Show your homemade stuff

[Biker]

Being something of a newbie here I've missed out on a lot of postings and it's all I can do to keep up with the new stuff so excuse me if this is a done to death request.

I recently made a Bowsaw/Bucksaw after seeing the one Nodd had made from an old sofa frame, I've rehandled my folding saw, I've done some man-knitting with paracord bracelets. Made a couple of leather knife sheaths and leatherman tool pouches, I'm currently waiting on delivery of some lathe chisels for my soon to be made pole lathe, but in the meantime I find myself itching to make something, tools would be preferred or some kit or other. Perhaps one of those Lynx effect stoves.

So here's me asking you to repost pix of some of your homemade stuff that us newbies can see for the first time and you older members can have your memory refreshed by seeing again. :rolleyes:

Thanks in advance ... c'mon you know you want to and I'd really like to see it and get some inspiration.

Biker

[drewdunnrespect]

biker

if you go in to the kit chatter thread section and look for a thread call waylands hobo gallery you will get a load of inspiration for hobo cookers

[Biker]

Thenkyoop, off there right now.


Aaaaannd 35mins later I've just got back. Great thread! ... but I bought myself a trangia on ebay about a month ago. Still gonna make one of those hobo stoves though. many thanks for the heads up. :D

[onfire]

Im in rather a rush this morning ... but here is a DIY tripod I made / put together:

http://i742.photobucket.com/albums/xx63/onfire-photos/PC250047.jpg
Bushcraft on Christmas Day 2009 - for my niece, obviously!

http://i742.photobucket.com/albums/xx63/onfire-photos/SDC11629.jpg

Onfire

[stuart f]

Hi Biker,heres some links to a few wee bits i've done in the past.

http://www.bushcraftuk.com/forum/showthread.php?t=38204

http://www.bushcraftuk.com/forum/showthread.php?t=46033
Post 26.

http://www.bushcraftuk.com/forum/showthread.php?t=40670

http://www.bushcraftuk.com/forum/showthread.php?t=41158

http://www.bushcraftuk.com/forum/showthread.php?t=52265

Cheers Stuart.

[FGYT]

http://i118.photobucket.com/albums/o109/FGYT/th_btop2.jpg (http://s118.photobucket.com/albums/o109/FGYT/?action=view&current=btop2.jpg)http://i118.photobucket.com/albums/o109/FGYT/th_spoon.jpg (http://s118.photobucket.com/albums/o109/FGYT/?action=view&current=spoon.jpg)http://i118.photobucket.com/albums/o109/FGYT/th_stove1.jpg (http://s118.photobucket.com/albums/o109/FGYT/?action=view&current=stove1.jpg)http://i118.photobucket.com/albums/o109/FGYT/Stove/th_bottle3.jpg (http://s118.photobucket.com/albums/o109/FGYT/Stove/?action=view&current=bottle3.jpg)http://i118.photobucket.com/albums/o109/FGYT/Stove/th_bottle1.jpg (http://s118.photobucket.com/albums/o109/FGYT/Stove/?action=view&current=bottle1.jpg)http://i118.photobucket.com/albums/o109/FGYT/Stove/th_WS6.jpg (http://s118.photobucket.com/albums/o109/FGYT/Stove/?action=view&current=WS6.jpg)
http://i118.photobucket.com/albums/o109/FGYT/Stove/th_Hobo4.jpg (http://s118.photobucket.com/albums/o109/FGYT/Stove/?action=view&current=Hobo4.jpg)http://i118.photobucket.com/albums/o109/FGYT/Stove/th_hobogas2.jpg (http://s118.photobucket.com/albums/o109/FGYT/Stove/?action=view&current=hobogas2.jpg)http://i118.photobucket.com/albums/o109/FGYT/th_knife1.jpg (http://s118.photobucket.com/albums/o109/FGYT/?action=view&current=knife1.jpg)http://i118.photobucket.com/albums/o109/FGYT/th_Group1.jpg (http://s118.photobucket.com/albums/o109/FGYT/?action=view&current=Group1.jpg)
http://i118.photobucket.com/albums/o109/FGYT/Sharps/th_mosaic1.jpg (http://s118.photobucket.com/albums/o109/FGYT/Sharps/?action=view&current=mosaic1.jpg)http://i118.photobucket.com/albums/o109/FGYT/Sharps/th_DPKFamtrio.jpg (http://s118.photobucket.com/albums/o109/FGYT/Sharps/?action=view&current=DPKFamtrio.jpg)http://i118.photobucket.com/albums/o109/FGYT/Sharps/th_Leatherknife2.jpg (http://s118.photobucket.com/albums/o109/FGYT/Sharps/?action=view&current=Leatherknife2.jpg)http ://i118.photobucket.com/albums/o109/FGYT/Sharps/th_SpoonKsheath.jpg (http://s118.photobucket.com/albums/o109/FGYT/Sharps/?action=view&current=SpoonKsheath.jpg)
http://i118.photobucket.com/albums/o109/FGYT/Sharps/th_ness12-1.jpg (http://s118.photobucket.com/albums/o109/FGYT/Sharps/?action=view&current=ness12-1.jpg)http://i118.photobucket.com/albums/o109/FGYT/Sharps/th_ruffhandle2.jpg (http://s118.photobucket.com/albums/o109/FGYT/Sharps/?action=view&current=ruffhandle2.jpg)
http://i118.photobucket.com/albums/o109/FGYT/Sharps/th_PassSet1.jpg (http://s118.photobucket.com/albums/o109/FGYT/Sharps/?action=view&current=PassSet1.jpg)http://i118.photobucket.com/albums/o109/FGYT/Sharps/th_Minisp2.jpg (http://s118.photobucket.com/albums/o109/FGYT/Sharps/?action=view&current=Minisp2.jpg)http://i118.photobucket.com/albums/o109/FGYT/Sharps/th_Blank4.jpg (http://s118.photobucket.com/albums/o109/FGYT/Sharps/?action=view&current=Blank4.jpg)

are you bored yet :D
most have a thread on her some where etc

[helixpteron]

If you need inspiration to make your own gear, John Fenna wrote the book... http://i666.photobucket.com/albums/vv29/helixpteron/happy0034.gif http://i666.photobucket.com/albums/vv29/helixpteron/character0248.gif


My booklet
"A Basic Guide to making your own, Budget, Bushcrafting Equipment" is still available.

14 fully illustrated, step by step projects (using the simplest of tools) plus detailed instructions on seaming etc.

The projects cover - Drybag, stuffsack,Poncho/basha, Giant Basha, Daysack, Canvas "Foraging" Bag, Zipped Bivvi bag, trivet, Billy Can, Hobo Stove, Coconut Mug, Coconut Ladle or water dipper, Soft Leather Storage Pouches, Leather "Possibles" Pouch.
All in A4 format, wipe clean, cover with easily removed pages for ease of working.
Also available as a CD and in PDF format and ready to send out to you by e-mail.

All this for only £10 inc P&P!

[Bravo4]

are you board yet :D
most havea tread on her some where etc

Never bored round here myself. Very nice picture set FGYT.

JF's thread and book giveaway is still open Biker, worth a shot;) .

[Chopper]

I like a bit of leather work me self.:)

http://i66.photobucket.com/albums/h248/chopper692006/363sedited.jpg

http://i66.photobucket.com/albums/h248/chopper692006/LapplanderBeltSheathOUT.jpg

And for me old age.

http://i66.photobucket.com/albums/h248/chopper692006/S8001525.jpg

Not quite leather, but just as hard to sew.

http://i66.photobucket.com/albums/h248/chopper692006/S8002091.jpg

[Biker]

Thanks for the replies. I've PM'ed John about his book sounds like something work having a gander at.

Onfire. That tripod looks deceptively easy, I bet it wasn't. The stove thread was very interesting so resorting to a tripod did seema little superfluous if you have a decent pot stand. No offense intended.

Suart F, I had look at your work, most impressive, though a bit too stone age for my tastes, no disrespect intended there either. Do those fishing hooks really work? The harpoon looked particularly impressive.

FGYT. I've seen your hook chisels before and ruined my keyboard drooling over them... one day >sigh<. As for making a knife, it's a bit out of my comfort zone and lacking the tools does put me off having a go. What's with those plastic bottles? I didn't understand what you'd done with those.

Chopper, I think I've seen your beautiful leatherwork before over at British Blades. I saved everything not nailed down and scroll through the pix just envying what people have made. I've just finished making a sheath for my own bowie knife. I started it in 1985 and just got around to finishing... you can't rush these things. Now I've bought myself a firesteel and I may have to unpick the stitching to fit it on. My sheath design for my bowie, leatherman supertool and survival kit combined has taken a step to the back burner now as it's just too complicated and bulky. Fear of ballsing it up stops me. not enough leather to afford a mistake.

Many thanks for what you've shared already folks, most impressive indeed. Plenty of food for thought.
After doing some paid work today and while the wood is drying under cramps I pottered about with some beech to make three more of my compass set in wood paracord bracelets (see free comp man-knitting thread) Gowersponger got my prototype so I thought I'd have a go at making some more. That's got me at least happier now that the itch to make has been satiated. I'd still like to make some tools though, that Bucksaw really got me thinking. I had thought about trying to make a similar hacksaw one, but sawing metal in the wood is hardly a bushycraft sort of thing is it?

Looking forward to seeing what else you talented people have done. Don't be shy, share or point me in the right direction to have a look. It's frustrating to say the least as a lot of the older threads the images have long since been deleted.

Bye for now

[Black Sheep]

Hi Biker,

Just checkout my signature it's a link to some of my leather work.......

Richard

[spader]

Still to finish off the handle...
http://www.budkor.com/demo/wp-content/uploads/2010/03/img_7081.jpg

From last Xmas tree ...
http://www.budkor.com/demo/wp-content/uploads/2010/03/img_7085.jpg

Skip handle found in our bin....
http://www.budkor.com/demo/wp-content/uploads/2010/03/img_7086.jpg


cheers.

[dazcon]

http://i647.photobucket.com/albums/uu192/dazcon357/DSC01289.jpg
http://i647.photobucket.com/albums/uu192/dazcon357/DSC01218.jpg
http://i647.photobucket.com/albums/uu192/dazcon357/IMAG0004.jpg

[R3XXY]

Loving those top two knives dazcon. Did you make them from scratch ?

[Ozhaggishead]

Some nice work there guys!!!!!...Here is a few of my pics,

http://i313.photobucket.com/albums/ll390/Ozhaggishead/Alsbigbushcraftbag058.jpg

http://i313.photobucket.com/albums/ll390/Ozhaggishead/Guys%20Woods/Knife055.jpg

http://i313.photobucket.com/albums/ll390/Ozhaggishead/Lawhead/Picture285.jpg

http://i313.photobucket.com/albums/ll390/Ozhaggishead/Lawhead/Picture283.jpg

[dazcon]

Loving those top two knives dazcon. Did you make them from scratch ?

Both knives were made from scratch. I wanted a Bark River Bravo-1 for outdoor pursuits but i was a bit short of cash so i decided to have a go at making myself something similar. I enjoyed doing it so i took it up as a hobby.
The small knife at the bottom was made from a Sabatier chefs knife that had a broken handle. I made that one for my 12 year old son.

Dazcon.

[hatethatgiraffe]

Love the top knife in the pics Dazcon :)
Looks like the ergo's of the handle are spot on!

[dazcon]

Love the top knife in the pics Dazcon :)
Looks like the ergo's of the handle are spot on!

Thanks HTG.
I didnt compress the micarta layers as evenly as i would have liked, but i learned a lot from that first attempt.

[hatethatgiraffe]

Looks good!
Needs a nicer lanyard though ;)

[R3XXY]

Love the top knife in the pics Dazcon :)
Looks like the ergo's of the handle are spot on!

That's just what I was thinking, like the little thumb ramp on top of the blade too. You say you made your own micarta ?

I'd love to have a go at making something like that, think you could find your way to giving me some tips and advice ?

Tom

[littlebiglane]

Only some recently made stuff. So this comes from some recent posts.

http://i271.photobucket.com/albums/jj130/littlebiglane/DaggerRoseRing3.jpg

http://i271.photobucket.com/albums/jj130/littlebiglane/IMGP5886.jpg

http://i271.photobucket.com/albums/jj130/littlebiglane/2-4.jpg

http://i271.photobucket.com/albums/jj130/littlebiglane/IMGP5856.jpg

http://i271.photobucket.com/albums/jj130/littlebiglane/IMGP5753.jpg

http://i271.photobucket.com/albums/jj130/littlebiglane/15362_209322567611_584057611_3 07138.jpg

http://i271.photobucket.com/albums/jj130/littlebiglane/1.jpg

http://i271.photobucket.com/albums/jj130/littlebiglane/14.jpg

[rancid badger]

Here's a few of mine;

http://i181.photobucket.com/albums/x125/stalch/diy%20stuff%20for%20site/PA010134copyd.jpg

http://i181.photobucket.com/albums/x125/stalch/PA080011copyresized2.jpg

http://i181.photobucket.com/albums/x125/stalch/P6070014.jpg

http://i181.photobucket.com/albums/x125/stalch/P3110004copyresized.jpg

http://i181.photobucket.com/albums/x125/stalch/P2220006copyresized1a.jpg

http://i181.photobucket.com/albums/x125/stalch/donetotems.jpg

http://i181.photobucket.com/albums/x125/stalch/resizedcrookknife1righthand.jp g

http://i181.photobucket.com/albums/x125/stalch/CNV00002copyresizedleanto.jpg

http://i181.photobucket.com/albums/x125/stalch/P1180008copyresized.jpg

http://i181.photobucket.com/albums/x125/stalch/PC170010copyresized1.jpg

http://i181.photobucket.com/albums/x125/stalch/PC130014copyresized.jpg

http://i181.photobucket.com/albums/x125/stalch/PB210010.jpg

http://i181.photobucket.com/albums/x125/stalch/newestpicturesofitemsforfestiv al005.jpg

http://i181.photobucket.com/albums/x125/stalch/knives%20tools%20leatherwork/P2080001.jpg

R.B.

[littlebiglane]

Makes me sick. I think I've done a good job then someone horribly and unfairly talented like R.B. comes along and poos on ones parade. I hate you you gifted, talented craftsman you :D :ban::notworthy

[rancid badger]

Sorry Lbl:o

I reckon I'm a bit "aback o yea" looking at your bits and bobs:You_Rock_

I just get bored with the likes of the telly and love trying to make stuff:dunno:

I get carried away at times too, mind you:D

thank you very much:)

R.B.

[Savagewolfrm]

I have to say taht rancid badgers work is the Dogs Dangly bits. absolutly top class puts my stuff to shame.

[MrEd]

here is some of mine

leather pouch, have made a few of these now and given them away
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v608/veedubgt18v/LargePouch1.jpg

left handed mora sheath, i have made right handed ones for myself aswell
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v608/veedubgt18v/Sheath.jpg

Sigg bottle and cup holder (this is my fave piece)
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v608/veedubgt18v/BottleCover1Small.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v608/veedubgt18v/BottleCoverSmall.jpg

Small slip pouch for my Brit army knife, its really jsut to stop my phone etc getting scratched when its in my pocket!
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v608/veedubgt18v/Colour.jpg

Have also made a few strops, a journal, a underblanket, and a bed roll thing but i dont have any pics of those things

[g4ghb]

most of my bits are shown in the link in my signature......

[Biker]

I have to say taht rancid badgers work is the Dogs Dangly bits. absolutly top class puts my stuff to shame.

and his baby soft hands don't appear to have calluses. I think he's in league with Lucifer. That's the only explaination for workamnship like that. I feel the same way as you littlebiglane. I was hoping to be inspired, instead, I feel like I've been kicked while I was down. :(

:lmao: Jes' kidding widya RB! Great stuff mate as well as yours Mr Ed and g4ghb and of course littlebiglane. In fact everyone who's posted here, thanks. Some really classy work.

Rubs hands together in anticipation of what to do next.

[Dave Budd]

I'd be here all week if I put up stuff that I've made :rolleyes:

I work with wood, leather, metal (ferrous and non-ferrous) and occasionally [lastic and now I'm getting into rubber (oo-er!)

Though there are loads of things that I make or have made that I don't intend to repeat or haven't considered worth photographing, a selection of stuff I've made can be found on my website ;) (see my sig line)

[Biker]

I'd be here all week if I put up stuff that I've made :rolleyes:

I work with wood, leather, metal (ferrous and non-ferrous) and occasionally [lastic and now I'm getting into rubber (oo-er!)

Though there are loads of things that I make or have made that I don't intend to repeat or haven't considered worth photographing, a selection of stuff I've made can be found on my website ;) (see my sig line)

Bookmarked and saved for further examination. And just when I thought I was getting over the bruising from seeing Rancid Badgers work too :D

Thanks Dave

[Everything Mac]

:p

http://img532.imageshack.us/img532/3810/atclonghousejan091.jpg

not just me that made this mind you.

[Peat]

Beautiful! Where is that?

[g4ghb]

:p

http://img532.imageshack.us/img532/3810/atclonghousejan091.jpg

not just me that made this mind you.

Well that is just showing off! - it takes things to the next level though!! goodjob

I've built a workshop and 2 kitchens but it's not very bushy and not a patch on that!

[jojo]

So, this is a bit of reminiscence therapy??

When I was a young'n I made these... (where is the gummy smilley when you need it?

http://i90.photobucket.com/albums/k270/mollygypsy/Dscn0090.jpg

http://i90.photobucket.com/albums/k270/mollygypsy/DSCN0002.jpg

http://i90.photobucket.com/albums/k270/mollygypsy/skinonframecanoe4.jpg

http://i90.photobucket.com/albums/k270/mollygypsy/DSCN0116.jpg

http://i90.photobucket.com/albums/k270/mollygypsy/DSCN1169.jpg

And assorted sharps things over the years!

[Everything Mac]

those are amazing mate!

Peat - It is at a site in Dorset called the Ancient Technology Centre. a truly amazing place - they run teaching days for school kids; teaching about Vikings and Romans. the on site master blacksmith is who got me into the trade.

that is the only picture I have of it unfortunately - but it's more or less finished now.

andy

[Night Phoenix]

I must say I love your style mate


Here's a few of mine;

http://i181.photobucket.com/albums/x125/stalch/diy%20stuff%20for%20site/PA010134copyd.jpg

http://i181.photobucket.com/albums/x125/stalch/PA080011copyresized2.jpg

http://i181.photobucket.com/albums/x125/stalch/P6070014.jpg

http://i181.photobucket.com/albums/x125/stalch/P3110004copyresized.jpg

http://i181.photobucket.com/albums/x125/stalch/P2220006copyresized1a.jpg

http://i181.photobucket.com/albums/x125/stalch/donetotems.jpg

http://i181.photobucket.com/albums/x125/stalch/resizedcrookknife1righthand.jp g

http://i181.photobucket.com/albums/x125/stalch/CNV00002copyresizedleanto.jpg

http://i181.photobucket.com/albums/x125/stalch/P1180008copyresized.jpg

http://i181.photobucket.com/albums/x125/stalch/PC170010copyresized1.jpg

http://i181.photobucket.com/albums/x125/stalch/PC130014copyresized.jpg

http://i181.photobucket.com/albums/x125/stalch/PB210010.jpg

http://i181.photobucket.com/albums/x125/stalch/newestpicturesofitemsforfestiv al005.jpg

http://i181.photobucket.com/albums/x125/stalch/knives%20tools%20leatherwork/P2080001.jpg

R.B.

[Ogri the trog]

I've been watching this thread for a few days and wondering how to word my reply - like some folk here I have much that is made at home or built/modified from other things. Sometimes I make one thing to try out ideas to see if I can encorporate the same thing into a larger project - but to photograph it all here would take an age - some of it isn't very good at all, but its mine and I like it, and I'm pleased with my results.
Up to now I've tried: knives, sheaths, axes & masks, fire kits by the dozen, billie cans, fire pots, tripods, spoons, bowls, cups, bags, pouches & belts (including buckles), a smock and a hunting shirt.
Future projects include, more clothing (shirts, trousers etc) moccasins, more time at the forge, pottery & weaving - heck I want to do it all!

ATB

Ogri the trog

[FGYT]

those are amazing mate!

Peat - It is at a site in Dorset called the Ancient Technology Centre. a truly amazing place - they run teaching days for school kids; teaching about Vikings and Romans. the on site master blacksmith is who got me into the trade.

that is the only picture I have of it unfortunately - but it's more or less finished now.

andy

Oh for wosssnames sake

ive been looking for places to volunteer etc thats only 10miles up the road :eek::rolleyes:

ATB

Duncan

[littlebiglane]

This is ridiculous! Can't we have a talent ban?! There is no way in a 100 lifetimes can I attain the level of skill that some of you guys are showing. Boooo ;)

[FoxyRick]

I'm not much of a DIY'er, modifying existing kit to meet my requirements is more within my abilities. However, here are a few things I've made:


First up is a sheath for a Busse BATAC. Made almost entirely from a laptop bag that had a pocket and some 'reclaimed' stiff plastic for liners:

http://www.lord-fox.net/bf/IMG_4141.JPG

http://www.lord-fox.net/bf/IMG_4186.jpg

http://www.lord-fox.net/bf/p1.jpg

http://www.lord-fox.net/bf/p2.jpg


Here's a leather sheath I made for my Busse AD:


http://www.lord-fox.net/bf/IMG_4301.JPG

http://www.lord-fox.net/bf/IMG_4303.JPG


Here's a Ferrorod with built in lighting I made a while ago:


http://www.lord-fox.net/pimp/fc1.jpg

http://www.lord-fox.net/pimp/fc2.jpg


Finally, here is some modified kit. My 'Tactical Action' leg from when I ruptured my Achilles tendon last April. Note the pain relief and emergency computer repair tool at the top of the first pic:


http://www.lord-fox.net/bf/IMG_4454a.jpg

http://www.lord-fox.net/bf/IMG_4451a.jpg

[Everything Mac]

Oh for wosssnames sake

ive been looking for places to volunteer etc thats only 10miles up the road :eek::rolleyes:

ATB

Duncan

Give them a call mate. they are always happy to get new labour! :D

I think the Viking longhouse is pretty much done now - not been in ages because of uni. but I think the next project will be to re-thatch a small round house.

atb
andy

[mattburgess]

FoxyRick - love your 'Tactical Action' leg! Don't mess with teh man with the limp!

Hope it's on the mend mate.

[scrogger]

:eek::eek::eek::eek: ill get me coat!!!


:You_Rock_ you annoyingly talented people!!


My own talent is keeping the british economy driving forward by buying my gear...:(:(:(


Well done folks.

[FGYT]

Give them a call mate. they are always happy to get new labour! :D

I think the Viking longhouse is pretty much done now - not been in ages because of uni. but I think the next project will be to re-thatch a small round house.

atb
andy

THink i will i like teh idea they have a blacksmith on site :D

on DIY i seem to have slipped and ordered a load of Kydex tools and stuff so the future is Plastic :eek:


Biker can do Bushcraft Betty a nice kydex lipstick holder in Hot Pink
http://www.knifekits.com/vcom/product_info.php?cPath=41_54_1 36&products_id=1958 (http://www.knifekits.com/vcom/product_info.php?cPath=41_54_1 36&products_id=1958)

:D

ATB

Duncan

[FoxyRick]

FoxyRick - love your 'Tactical Action' leg! Don't mess with teh man with the limp!

Hope it's on the mend mate.

lol - ta!

I went out for my first hill walk in over a year just last Monday. Ankle's a bit sore but not bad. My wife told me off because I walked for five hours over the hills and came back with mud up to my knees.

It was a complete rupture, with surgery to repair it. It's been a long 11 months!

[Everything Mac]

THink i will i like teh idea they have a blacksmith on site :D

ATB

Duncan



The resident blacksmith is amazing - he is in his 70's now but started when he was 14 :eek:
sadly he has leukaemia and prostate cancer so he is taking it easy at the moment. But I haven't seen him in some months and the treatments were working very well the last time I spoke to him.

if blacksmithing is your thing though - Luke Winter is also a talented smith - and I will be there later this year to add my meagre skills to the mix.

Andy

[scrogger]

I'm not much of a DIY'er, modifying existing kit to meet my requirements is more within my abilities. However, here are a few things I've made:


First up is a sheath for a Busse BATAC. Made almost entirely from a laptop bag that had a pocket and some 'reclaimed' stiff plastic for liners:

http://www.lord-fox.net/bf/IMG_4141.JPG

http://www.lord-fox.net/bf/IMG_4186.jpg

http://www.lord-fox.net/bf/p1.jpg

http://www.lord-fox.net/bf/p2.jpg


Here's a leather sheath I made for my Busse AD:


http://www.lord-fox.net/bf/IMG_4301.JPG

http://www.lord-fox.net/bf/IMG_4303.JPG


Here's a Ferrorod with built in lighting I made a while ago:


http://www.lord-fox.net/pimp/fc1.jpg

http://www.lord-fox.net/pimp/fc2.jpg


Finally, here is some modified kit. My 'Tactical Action' leg from when I ruptured my Achilles tendon last April. Note the pain relief and emergency computer repair tool at the top of the first pic:


http://www.lord-fox.net/bf/IMG_4454a.jpg

http://www.lord-fox.net/bf/IMG_4451a.jpg


I wonder if David beckham might be in the market for a bit of gucci kit like this!!!

[Tjurved]

Some of my home made wooden stuff. Some of these home made stuff are used to make textile home made stuff... it never ends :D.

http://img709.imageshack.us/img709/9518/dscn6248m.jpg (http://img709.imageshack.us/i/dscn6248m.jpg/)

[Everything Mac]

hopefully this will work.

taken from the Comrie croft thread in the out and about section.

http://www.bushcraftuk.com/forum/showthread.php?t=54175


I made the stuff in picture number 10 of Gaz's photos. - the knives sat on the anvil. :D


Andy

[brancho]

Here is some stuff from me

http://i154.photobucket.com/albums/s269/alf-branch/The%20Knives%20I%20have%20made/Arisknife2.jpg

http://i154.photobucket.com/albums/s269/alf-branch/ChrisKS4.jpg

http://i154.photobucket.com/albums/s269/alf-branch/Scandikith5.jpg

http://i154.photobucket.com/albums/s269/alf-branch/Jamieknife10.jpg

http://i154.photobucket.com/albums/s269/alf-branch/Kuksaandspoons1.jpg

http://i154.photobucket.com/albums/s269/alf-branch/selectionofspoons.jpg

[kalervo69]

Very nice knives. I love them and good work.

[belabear]

ok here are some of mine...

http://i194.photobucket.com/albums/z158/belabear/IMG_9876-1small.jpg

http://i194.photobucket.com/albums/z158/belabear/P1020804asmall.jpg

http://i194.photobucket.com/albums/z158/belabear/IMG_9836-1small.jpg

http://i194.photobucket.com/albums/z158/belabear/P1020778big.jpg

http://i194.photobucket.com/albums/z158/belabear/P1020666small.jpg

http://i194.photobucket.com/albums/z158/belabear/P1020608small.jpg

http://i194.photobucket.com/albums/z158/belabear/P1020899small.jpg



hope you enjoy them

cheers
belabear

[kalervo69]

Very nice knife work belabear. My favotite is the last one.

/Kimmo Lilja

[irishlostboy]

pretty much everything in here should be in an art gallery. there really is no other way to express the amazingness of some people's creativity on here.

[Biker]

pretty much everything in here should be in an art gallery. there really is no other way to express the amazingness of some people's creativity on here.


My thoughts exactly! The knives look like they should be under glass in a cabinet not hanging from your belt and used in the woods. I'd be afraid to use one of those for fear of damaging it. No tht emention tha fact that they're too beautiful to be called merely "tools"

Thanks so much for sharing your handicrafts and art with the rest of us. Really inspiring!

[PRKL]

Some attempt on knife making again and one crude sheath:o

http://i1012.photobucket.com/albums/af246/perkunas13/tuppisivukoteloaukiPIENENNETTY .jpg
The sheath has small front pocket for small things,and firesteel holder,i made the firesteel handle from leftover piece of the same dyed & oiled curly birch that i used on the knifes handles.

http://i1012.photobucket.com/albums/af246/perkunas13/tupintakapuolipienennetty.jpg
Backside of the sheath has small flat pocket for dc3 sharpening stone.

http://i1012.photobucket.com/albums/af246/perkunas13/tuppijaveittivalmiinaPIENENNET TY-1.jpg
The knif eitself is made from hi carbon steel,by both,forging and stock removal,it has hardness of 58 hrc on edge and its bit softer on spine,that also has been sharp corners for fire steel scraping.I put some small file work into spine too,on fron tof the handles,mostly for better grip when your thumb is on the spine for some reason.It has quarter inch hole on the handles back,for lanyard.Handles are from oiled and dyed curly birch and the "pins" are some brass ones that i found from hardware store.

[Biker]

oooh I like that, I like that a lot. Looks like something you'd see in a museum in Idaho dedicated to Mountain Men of the old west.

Looks like it's well used too. Copied and saved for future ideasm clever idea with that back pocket too. Thanks

[pwb]

Good work on the knife and sheath PRKL.
I particularly like the sheath :cool: ,not crude at all , more like well made and functional goodjob.

[PRKL]

Heyyy,,


thanks guys,for those words.

Biker,

yes i like that design too somehow pretty much,as it allows me to carry essentials in one sheath,meaning firesteel,knife,and means to sharpen it,plus some small extra items,without carrying anything other attached into my belt.This aint so light-weight i admit but its sturdy and useful to my needs and thats about what matters,the fact that i made it for me only and i managed to built it in a satisfying way.It took a bit of head scratching too,to think the way to stitch it,as theres quite many seams and parts.

Its not a rambo knife,its a rambo sheath as my friend said:wow1:

I am at the time,making one quite big knife,that my sami blacksmith friend forged to me,as i dont have,now any chance to make big blades with my own hands.Its a hybrid of leuku and full tang chopper knife,and i am making handles to it now,and the sheath...i think it will have pocket for smaller knife,firesteel and one accessory pouch too.It will be so heavy that im not making any belt loops at all,no,i am making a leather strap to it instead so i can throw it over to shoulder and carry it like that.

[pwb]

I am at the time,making one quite big knife,that my sami blacksmith friend forged to me,as i dont have,now any chance to make big blades with my own hands.Its a hybrid of leuku and full tang chopper knife,and i am making handles to it now,and the sheath...i think it will have pocket for smaller knife,firesteel and one accessory pouch too.It will be so heavy that im not making any belt loops at all,no,i am making a leather strap to it instead so i can throw it over to shoulder and carry it like that.

Hope you'll stick up some pics when it's done :).

Here's a sheath I made for a Mora 780 :

http://i282.photobucket.com/albums/kk274/PossiblesPete/DSC02717Small.jpg
http://i282.photobucket.com/albums/kk274/PossiblesPete/dsc027202Small.jpg

I also wanted to add a few extras to the sheath but was a bit limited for space . Wish I'd put a firesteel loop on though :(.

[PRKL]

thats really nice,looks like factory made, and im saying this with good intention.
Oh well maybe someday ill be mastering leather crafts like you.

i dont know how its there,over seas,but here getting leather and good brass hardware is annoying,as everything has to be ordered different shops,which raises costs a lot due to various parcels coming form various sellers.Here aint not even one walk-in-leather shop around.

[unsponsored]

Down filled hammock underquilt/blanket - nylon and pertex
http://is.pinkbike.com//photo/4388/pbpic4388242.jpg

Hammock sock
http://is.pinkbike.com//photo/4457/pbpic4457935.jpg

Synthetic filled hammock underquilt/blanket
http://is.pinkbike.com/p4pb4656054/p4pb4656054.jpg

Down filled, full pertex UQ
http://is.pinkbike.com//photo/4603/pbpic4603094.jpg

and the latest one, full pertex microlight down filled UQ
http://is.pinkbike.com/p4pb4734659/p4pb4734659.jpg

[tommy the cat]

Very inspirational folks... Fancy a neck knife hmnnn do
I really need another knife?!?!
D

[PRKL]

Tommy,

ofcourse you need a new knife,who doesnt :D

[Siberianfury]

the latest thing would be my enzo trapper sheath

http://i207.photobucket.com/albums/bb151/siberianfury/DSC00377.jpg

this is a celtic knife i forged a few weeks ago
http://i207.photobucket.com/albums/bb151/siberianfury/DSC00309.jpg
http://i207.photobucket.com/albums/bb151/siberianfury/DSC00306.jpg

small prototype antler necker i wipped up around xmas
http://i207.photobucket.com/albums/bb151/siberianfury/DSC00195.jpg

birdeye maple necker
http://i207.photobucket.com/albums/bb151/siberianfury/HMknife001.jpg

mini knife forged from a masonry nail
http://i207.photobucket.com/albums/bb151/siberianfury/homemadeblades002.jpg

[Biker]

mini knife forged from a masonry nail
http://i207.photobucket.com/albums/bb151/siberianfury/homemadeblades002.jpg


Oh, now that's just showing off! :lmao:

Somewhere abouts I have a knife I made from a paperclip with sheath and sharpening stone pouch. However I dropped it on the carpet and I've lost it! :D I'd love to show it but ... :dunno: ... maybe it fell into a wormhole, things often do that in this house.

That Celtic knife is drop-dead gorgeous!!! goodjob

Unsponsered: That hammock underquilt looks really toasty. I have an off cut of silverfoil roof insulation which I hope to test out soon. A neighbour gave it to me and I already use a piece of it as an insulated cushion to sit on while out and about. I'm hoping for good things with this too.

PRKL. I know what you mean having to source all the different things for leatherwork from different outlets. A real pain in the ar$e it is too. I hammer ebay for most of my bits and over-order so I have some spares for later projects.

This has been my latest project. It's an "Lucky dip" type swaparound over at British Blades forum. Basically a few people all decided to make sheaths to fit a Mora #1 knife. Then we are randomly matched with someone and we send our work to them and receive someone eles work. This sheath has gone to Arizona in the US of A. Mine is coming from Croatia. 10 of us took part and I hope to kick off something like this lucky dip scheme over at this forum sometime soon.

I just don't know quite with what just yet. :confused:


http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y5/Bikerbloke99/SITH.jpg

The sheath is 5mm veg tanned leather, wet formed (my first ever) glued and brass rivetted so as not to affect the superdooper, true north compensated (:D) MickyMouse compass set into the point of the sheath.
1.5m of paracord wrapped through the sheath and another 3m man-knitted to form the belt loop, or a harness to loop over your shoulder. Hence the S ring in the sheath at the end of the paracord.
Not content with that I carved some tribal patterning into the sheath. Dyed the whole thing with walnut wood stain then rubbed black boot polish into it. Quite pleased with the aged result it gave.

Chuffed to bits with this and tried not to shed too many tears posting it. Resorted to a dignified lip quiver instead... then sobbed into my pillow later in bed. :o

[Waldganger]

man that is a nice sheath!

whoever got that scored well!!

little details make this one (like the compass and belt loop)

[TinkyPete]

:(why is my work so bad.

And everyone elses so good.


Great work you guys you make so awesome kit.

[Hoodoo]

A couple caricatures:

Lester
http://faculty.gvsu.edu/triert/images29/lester8b.jpg

A wee farmer:

http://faculty.gvsu.edu/triert/images27/farmer10b.jpg

A digging stick:

http://faculty.gvsu.edu/triert/images18/diggingstick1c.jpg

http://faculty.gvsu.edu/triert/images19/ramp2c.jpg

A totem:

http://faculty.gvsu.edu/triert/images27/totem3b.jpg

A butternut bowl:

http://faculty.gvsu.edu/triert/cache/articles/bowls1/octagon_bowl9b.jpg

A cup:

http://faculty.gvsu.edu/triert/images23/cup2d.jpg

Monkey fists:

http://faculty.gvsu.edu/triert/images20/monkey_fist1c.jpg

A couple spoons:

http://faculty.gvsu.edu/triert/images19/mojo_spoon1c.jpg

http://faculty.gvsu.edu/triert/images15/chinesespoon2b.jpg

A couple whimseys:

http://faculty.gvsu.edu/triert/images19/egg_w_yolk1c.jpg

http://faculty.gvsu.edu/triert/images19/ball_in_2cages4c.jpg

A couple knives:

http://faculty.gvsu.edu/triert/images23/bird_and_trout1b.jpg

http://faculty.gvsu.edu/triert/images22/snubnose1b.jpg

[Mesquite]

That's a lovely ball in a cage Hoodoo... Very impressive indeed.



http://faculty.gvsu.edu/triert/images19/egg_w_yolk1c.jpg


Signs off muttering I hate people that talented

[tytek]

Finally, here is some modified kit. My 'Tactical Action' leg from when I ruptured my Achilles tendon last April. Note the pain relief and emergency computer repair tool at the top of the first pic:


http://www.lord-fox.net/bf/IMG_4454a.jpg

http://www.lord-fox.net/bf/IMG_4451a.jpg

I've got one of these!!!
I's not the articulated one like yours though.
Mines for my broken heel that I did during my motorbike accident.

I'm at the 'fed up to the back teeth' stage you must have gone through to have done this!!!

[PRKL]

Mr. Hoodoo,i truly admire this one.

http://faculty.gvsu.edu/triert/images27/totem3b.jpg

do you take orders perhaps?

[Hoodoo]

do you take orders perhaps?

Sorry. Maybe someday when I retire from my day job I'll think about selling carvings but for now, I keep 'em or give them to close friends. I'm a slow carver anyway and if I sold them for what they are worth, I'd get about a nickel per hour wages. :D

[Peat]

Your work is always an inspiration hoodoo. I especially like the cup. Graceful lines and looks very practical. I think I may have to copy that handle shape.

[FGYT]

Oks finally after several in project redesigns and reworks (due to me thinkin i knew how to do it :rolleyes: and what materials where avalible in reality :eek:)
made this today

http://i118.photobucket.com/albums/o109/FGYT/Sharps/Kydex/Kydexpress.jpg

which ment i coulf make a neck carry for my Spyderco as a first try at plastic

http://i118.photobucket.com/albums/o109/FGYT/Sharps/Kydex/kydexSpynecker.jpg

[Itzal]

Oks finally after several in project redesigns and reworks (due to me thinkin i knew how to do it :rolleyes: and what materials where avalible in reality :eek:)
made this today

http://i118.photobucket.com/albums/o109/FGYT/Sharps/Kydex/Kydexpress.jpg

which ment i coulf make a neck carry for my Spyderco as a first try at plastic

http://i118.photobucket.com/albums/o109/FGYT/Sharps/Kydex/kydexSpynecker.jpg

I like that.goodjob

[Siberianfury]

Oh, now that's just showing off! :lmao:

Somewhere abouts I have a knife I made from a paperclip with sheath and sharpening stone pouch. However I dropped it on the carpet and I've lost it! :D I'd love to show it but ... :dunno: ... maybe it fell into a wormhole, things often do that in this house.

That Celtic knife is drop-dead gorgeous!!! goodjob



cheers mate :D,

bloody good job on that mora sheath, i wish i had the skill to make more elaborate things like that, nice one.

[Biker]

cheers mate :D,

bloody good job on that mora sheath, i wish i had the skill to make more elaborate things like that, nice one.

It's just a case of biting the bullet and making a start. I had a go at making my first sheath in the early 80's before the Internet was invented so it was a case of looking at what was on the shelves in the shops and making it my own. I've only made about 10 sheaths and pouches in the years since then so far so I'm no expert, but I do enjoy having a play. However, nowadays you can find all sorts of tutorials online that will walk you through the steps to achieve a particular result. Browse the leatherwork tutorials at the British Blades forums for a start. Their knowledge and helpful advice is a gold mine

You're obviously clever with your hands so it's just a case of takng that plunge, so: "come on in the water's fine!" :lmao:

FGYT, You obviously intend making more of those sheaths based on the work you've put into the press. Nice work, very nice in fact. Can't help but wonder how that neck sheath will hang though, would it tend to swing down and the knife fall out? Or are there further addtions to it yet that you haven't shown?

Nice work.

Hoodoo those are pretty damned impressive! I'm speechless goodjob I love that egg shaped captive ball in Oak is really clever. I wouldn't have the patience for something like that or I'd end up putting a chisel through my palm. As for thenother captive ball, I think I'd prefer to read how to work a compass properly than undertake something that fiddly. I get crosseyed just looking at it.

FoxyRick. I bet that tactical leg brace got you some odd looks at the physiotherapy centre :lmao: I have to say I'm impressed with it though. goodjob

[leaf man]

Some sweet items on here, all very inspiring and setting a high standard that we can all aspire to reach. Obviously many of us have the wrong day jobs!

[FGYT]

FGYT, You obviously intend making more of those sheaths based on the work you've put into the press. Nice work, very nice in fact. Can't help but wonder how that neck sheath will hang though, would it tend to swing down and the knife fall out? Or are there further addtions to it yet that you haven't shown?



nope thats it it hangs knife down the kydex has molded to teh shape of the knife and locks it in it takes a fair bit of force to pull it out (probably could do with reducing a bit :rolleyes:) guys who do it properly have even less knife in the kydex (http://www.kydex-maker.co.uk/folder.html)

im not particularly planning on doing this type but i had a Spydy and its a small job as a first try :D less to cock up and waste
teh Cammo Kydex sheet is for my Tactical Bushy when i finish it and then we will see
as you can see i did get Hot pink as well so if Betty wants a neck carry lipstick sheath ;):D

ATB


Duncan

[brancho]

http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y5/Bikerbloke99/SITH.jpg
Chuffed to bits with this and tried not to shed too many tears posting it. Resorted to a dignified lip quiver instead... then sobbed into my pillow later in bed. :o

Well I will be posting this (sheath not the knife) Today to Finland in the SITH

http://i154.photobucket.com/albums/s269/alf-branch/The%20Knives%20I%20have%20made/SITH1.jpg

http://i154.photobucket.com/albums/s269/alf-branch/The%20Knives%20I%20have%20made/SITH2.jpg

[Hoodoo]

Thanks for all the positive comments folks. There is a lot of fine work in this thread. :beerchug:

Biker, IIRC, the wood on the cracked egg is sassafras. Glad you like it. :beerchug:

[Siberianfury]

i reckon this thread should be made a sticky TBH.

[Exploriment]

Spark’mups (http://exploriment.blogspot.com/2009/09/totally-tubular-sparkmups.html)

Stake’mups (http://exploriment.blogspot.com/2009/09/stakemups-v1.html)

Rig’mups (http://exploriment.blogspot.com/2009/09/totally-tubular-rigmups.html)

Signal Panel (http://exploriment.blogspot.com/2009/09/signal-panel.html)

Petzl Tikka Pouch Mods (http://exploriment.blogspot.com/2009/09/petzl-tikka-pouch-mods.html)

Skull Bead Pace Counter (http://exploriment.blogspot.com/2009/09/skull-bead-pace-counter.html)

Fuel Bottle Warning Label (http://exploriment.blogspot.com/2009/09/fuel-warning-labels.html)

Camozy (http://exploriment.blogspot.com/2009/09/camozy.html)

Dump’mups (http://exploriment.blogspot.com/2009/09/dumpmups.html)

Pill Packs (http://exploriment.blogspot.com/2009/09/pill-packs.html)

Leatherman Wave Sheath Modification (http://exploriment.blogspot.com/2009/09/leatherman-wave-sheath-modification.html)

MacLanyard (http://exploriment.blogspot.com/2009/09/maclanyard.html)

Bottle’mups (http://exploriment.blogspot.com/2009/09/bottlemups.html)

Bahco Laplander Pouch (http://exploriment.blogspot.com/2009/09/bahco-laplander-pouch.html)

Map Case (http://exploriment.blogspot.com/2009/10/map-case.html)

Dangle’mups (http://exploriment.blogspot.com/2009/10/danglemups.html)

TT Frag Pouch Mod (http://exploriment.blogspot.com/2009/10/tt-frag-pouch-modification.html)

Octortopoise (http://exploriment.blogspot.com/2009/10/octortopoise.html)

CandleTin (http://exploriment.blogspot.com/2009/11/candletin.html)

Emdom Recon Waist Pack Modification (http://exploriment.blogspot.com/2009/12/emdom-recon-waist-pack-modification.html)

Wrist Loop (http://exploriment.blogspot.com/2009/09/wrist-loop.html)

Orvis & Simms Waterproof Pouches & Mods (http://exploriment.blogspot.com/2009/09/orvis-simms-waterproof-pouches.html)

Kifaru XTL Mods (http://exploriment.blogspot.com/2009/09/kifaru-xtl-mods.html)

Swipe’mups (http://exploriment.blogspot.com/2009/09/totally-tubular-swipemups.html)

And best of all,

Batman Utility Belt (http://exploriment.blogspot.com/2009/09/anands-batman-utility-belt.html)

[AnnieC]

Well, here's my latest project. I bought the wool blanket for under $3 at the Goodwill Bins.. I think you call those "charity shops" in the UK. Made a nice coat for the woods:

http://i43.tinypic.com/2wqshtj.jpg

And another one I made from a wool blanket:

http://i39.tinypic.com/axnr75.jpg

[Hugo]

Welcome to the forum Annie.

[AnnieC]

Thanks Hugo. I've actually been a member for a few years... just don't get online much these days.

[TREETOP]

Hi, Here's a couple of things i've done one finished and the stove is still being finished.

Ball in a cage whittled from pine
http://img26.imageshack.us/img26/4955/photo0033dy.th.jpg (http://img26.imageshack.us/i/photo0033dy.jpg/)

Stove being made from an old 4.5kg gas bottle still working on this.
http://img580.imageshack.us/img580/757/photo02209378649.th.jpg (http://img580.imageshack.us/i/photo02209378649.jpg/)
http://img245.imageshack.us/img245/6456/photo0223z.th.jpg (http://img245.imageshack.us/i/photo0223z.jpg/)
http://img34.imageshack.us/img34/1493/photo0226g.th.jpg (http://img34.imageshack.us/i/photo0226g.jpg/)
http://img189.imageshack.us/img189/3042/photo0225f.th.jpg (http://img189.imageshack.us/i/photo0225f.jpg/)

Cheers

[leaf man]

heres some bits i made in my effort to become self employed, making jewellry bowes, walking sicks and various bits of turnery
http://i843.photobucket.com/albums/zz359/mike-reid/bushy%20stuff/johnandlisaswedding007.jpg

some leather work
http://i843.photobucket.com/albums/zz359/mike-reid/bushy%20stuff/bookcover001.jpg
http://i843.photobucket.com/albums/zz359/mike-reid/bushy%20stuff/billhook002.jpg
hope its worked this time......

[TREETOP]

So, this is a bit of reminiscence therapy??

When I was a young'n I made these... (where is the gummy smilley when you need it?

http://i90.photobucket.com/albums/k270/mollygypsy/Dscn0090.jpg

http://i90.photobucket.com/albums/k270/mollygypsy/DSCN0002.jpg

http://i90.photobucket.com/albums/k270/mollygypsy/skinonframecanoe4.jpg

http://i90.photobucket.com/albums/k270/mollygypsy/DSCN0116.jpg

http://i90.photobucket.com/albums/k270/mollygypsy/DSCN1169.jpg

And assorted sharps things over the years!

:D:D:D:D THERE YOU GO

I love that top one thats a real work of art mate goodjob

[PRKL]

Been forging few things and ill be making more for few days yet but heres one that i remembered to shoot with camera before batteries went out..


http://i1012.photobucket.com/albums/af246/perkunas13/Bushkraft/vehe0.jpg

It started its life as off road cars leaf spring....

http://i1012.photobucket.com/albums/af246/perkunas13/Bushkraft/vehe1.jpg

And it takes pretty much bashing to forge it,and its even 8mm thick in the beginning.

http://i1012.photobucket.com/albums/af246/perkunas13/Bushkraft/vehe2.jpg

But heres how it ended up.Thickness varies on purpose,the handle is about 3mm thick,the next part that has whittling bevels,is 4 mm,and rest of it is 6mm to get more mass on the front for better chopping.Its hardened in saltwater and oil and twice annealed to get inner stress relieved from the blade.

Still have to do the handles and sheath.

[Waldganger]

looking good mate, I love the look of a well forged blade.

[PRKL]

looking good mate, I love the look of a well forged blade.

thanks man i appreciate your opinion a lot,in this growing world of belt grinders,stock removal and polishing freaks :lmao:

[Waldganger]

well I say that and all I've ever managed (so far) is two half finished belt grinder jobs.

In a few years we are moving to a new area and I plan on setting up a forge there if I don't make one sooner. Until then I have to work on getting some work commissioned (ML Knives)

[PRKL]

http://i1012.photobucket.com/albums/af246/perkunas13/rojua1.jpg

http://i1012.photobucket.com/albums/af246/perkunas13/tuohituppi.jpg

http://i1012.photobucket.com/albums/af246/perkunas13/kovelo.jpg

[redandshane]

Been forging few things and ill be making more for few days yet but heres one that i remembered to shoot with camera before batteries went out..


http://i1012.photobucket.com/albums/af246/perkunas13/Bushkraft/vehe0.jpg

It started its life as off road cars leaf spring....

http://i1012.photobucket.com/albums/af246/perkunas13/Bushkraft/vehe1.jpg

And it takes pretty much bashing to forge it,and its even 8mm thick in the beginning.

http://i1012.photobucket.com/albums/af246/perkunas13/Bushkraft/vehe2.jpg

But heres how it ended up.Thickness varies on purpose,the handle is about 3mm thick,the next part that has whittling bevels,is 4 mm,and rest of it is 6mm to get more mass on the front for better chopping.Its hardened in saltwater and oil and twice annealed to get inner stress relieved from the blade.

Still have to do the handles and sheath.

That is rather nice I like it a lot Great work

[Biker]

Hiya,
It's been a while since this thread got an airing so here goes my latest project.

A friend's son-in law goes hunting and uses the cracking of a whip to control his dogs as well as flush out the wild boar and other assorted animals he's hunting that day. He bought a leather braided whip but it really needed a handle fitted to give it some leverage for that good cracking noise. Enter stage left Biker.

I had an off cut of some Walnut after I did a fireplace surround some weeks ago, so I shaped that down with drawknife, then spokeshaves and finally fine glass paper. Cut and glued on the leather loop handle to the end and then did some whipping in order to hold it into place using khaki paracord.
Those man-knitters might recognise the knot. Would you believe it's called "French whipping"?

Oh the irony! A Whip for a French hunter and I use that sort of knotwork on it. Truth is stranger than fiction.

Two coats of linseed oil and a plugged hole hanging loop at the end and job done. He was well pleased. So am I.

http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y5/Bikerbloke99/Tools/Whip.jpg

[g4ghb]

my latest project a 'Voyageurs kitchen'

http://img69.imageshack.us/img69/686/dscf46557036975.jpg (http://img69.imageshack.us/i/dscf46557036975.jpg/)

[shaggystu]

i'm really liking that 'Voyageurs kitchen', i think i might have a go at making one of them.

cheers

stuart

[jdlenton]

i like that kitchen too very nice :) however the ones i've seen have a tripod one end and a bi pod the other. Have you ever seen any like that G?

[g4ghb]

i like that kitchen too very nice :) however the ones i've seen have a tripod one end and a bi pod the other. Have you ever seen any like that G?

I haven't mate, but thinking about it as mine is two tripods with a central bar I could make it by just using the two tripods and use one leg as the top bar and the other two as the bi-pod legs.......