It would certainly be stunning, what wood would you use, obviously something light possibly with a dark grain.
I was desperate and without a shop... so green lantern was born
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Curly birch that is flammed or lind.
I have little birch left though, time to hit the economy box at brisa........
That is the absolute best, not to much bark ingrown and nice and quilted,,,,,,, i pic the bits and run em under a warm tap then wait......
then work out mixes and try them out on other bits,,,,
I have little birch left though, time to hit the economy box at brisa........
That is the absolute best, not to much bark ingrown and nice and quilted,,,,,,, i pic the bits and run em under a warm tap then wait......
then work out mixes and try them out on other bits,,,,
I am just playing with some Oak that has been traditionally seasoned for over 100 years that a friend has given me, it has a lovely grain
Dave Barker said:
Dave I have no intention of colouring it, it is a thing of beauty in its own right as I said it has a lovely grain and the colour that it has complioments very well indeed
if it oak with the radial grain it'll look great.
i Like colouring, time consuming but makes them a little bit different.
i Like colouring, time consuming but makes them a little bit different.
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darren
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dave man look at this link. if this guy can sell this knife for that much your must be worth fortune. i wish i could make a knife like that. i'd be rolling init. lol
bdw your knife looks awsome. how bout a sky blue one that merges into a deep sea blue the further down the handle you go. or like tie die for the ageing hippy/bushman. lol heres the link.
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Alan-Wood-Kni...709448204QQcategoryZ16042QQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem
bdw your knife looks awsome. how bout a sky blue one that merges into a deep sea blue the further down the handle you go. or like tie die for the ageing hippy/bushman. lol heres the link.
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Alan-Wood-Kni...709448204QQcategoryZ16042QQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem
Well after a bit of a search for a knife, I ended up in contact with Dave....................
All I am willing to say is
COMING SOON
Bushfire Blade....................Late October '05
Silver Rainbow....................January '06
Can't wait
Far too excited
Garry
All I am willing to say is
COMING SOON
Bushfire Blade....................Late October '05
Silver Rainbow....................January '06
Can't wait
Far too excited
Garry
darren said:
difference being Alan Wood is a known , respected and good knife maker..... I am a pleb who manages to do funny things to birch with colour and an oven....
Never knock your own work Dave, there are too many people who are willing to do that for you.
I have seen some of your work and it is always impressive, I have never heard a customer complain on BB or anyone have anything bad to say about anything you have made or the service provided
I have seen some of your work and it is always impressive, I have never heard a customer complain on BB or anyone have anything bad to say about anything you have made or the service provided
Paganwolf
Bushcrafter (boy, I've got a lot to say!)
Ill second that, thats a beautiful thing you have created there Dave and it will give some one lots of pleasure using it, well known knife makers start of as unknown ones eh
Paganwolf said:Ill second that, thats a beautiful thing you have created there Dave and it will give some one lots of pleasure using it, well known knife makers start of as unknown ones eh
Not me. my stuff is done in 3 foot of garage space and at the moment i have no vice or work space. All done on my lap with a knife and a file, sandpaper, swearing and getting cold.
Dave Barker said:was thinking shocking pink interwoven with signal red and black for example?[/QUOTE
Now THAT I would like to see.
Dave Barker said:
No it's fine, no need to rush anything at all.
I will learn this patience thing if it kills me
A bit too quick with the keyboard at times
Garry