What's happening in the David Mary Custom shop?

[David Mary]

Honduras Rosewood is not allowed to ship outside of the USA!!

 

[BlindMouse2of3]

I'm glad I didn't pick that one.

 

[Danny Linguini]

I'm sure I won't be grumbling as my sanity slips away.

I don’t think it has far to go. Maybe while it’s out there it can find mine.

 

[BlindMouse2of3]

That customs sure makes things difficult

 

[David Mary]

I don’t think it has far to go.

Gee thanks for the vote of cuckoo

 

[David Mary]

Wood order window closed. I found pieces I can use for liners and/or spacers too. Very exciting. I'm gonna make some crazy looking knives.

 

[David Mary]

-has boxes full of wood that have been piling up for three years- orders a bunch of wood.

Maybe you're right Danny Linguini

 

[beeinak]

David:
Just an fyi (in case you haven’t seen it), mesquite wood makes absolutely beautiful and durable handles. Not many folks outside of Texas seem to use it much. So many beautiful woods to choose from. Looking forward to photos of your finished pieces. Stay warm and safe.

 

[RSL19]

Those are awesome David!

 

[David Mary]

Test

 

[David Mary]

Test 2

 

[BlindMouse2of3]

Test 3? Both came through

Edit I won't lie. I got the notification and thought something cool had dropped on the bench at the workshop

 

[David Mary]

Just seeing if my phone will cooperate tonight again and it will apparently.

This guy turns out to be a little beast!

 

[BlindMouse2of3]

Outstanding, that's more like it.

 

[David Mary]

Now that I know how strong it is I will definitely use the remainder of my defunct reblade project to make more of these.

And I wasn't happy with the blade shape or texture on the prototype so I have started to rework it.

 

[David Mary]

Gonna like it much better like this once cleaned up. A little thinner, a little lighter, more consistent texture and nothing compromised.

 

[David Mary]

 

[David Mary]

 

[Crag the Brewer]

David:
Just an fyi (in case you haven’t seen it), mesquite wood makes absolutely beautiful and durable handles. Not many folks outside of Texas seem to use it much. So many beautiful woods to choose from. Looking forward to photos of your finished pieces. Stay warm and safe.

I love mesquite.....so far I've only used fairly boring grained pieces, but still I've been very happy with it!!!

Osage is probably one of my favorites, not sure if your source has that, but you Should try it.... It's hard, stable, and can be pretty.

I saw mention of ebony earlier?
It too, grinds easy/smooth. It's awesome.

I've heard it micro cracks often, but so far I haven't seen that.

 

[David Mary]

I'll have to keep those in mind next time I order wood scales