Condore bushlore first project w/pics

[MrSpeedyBiker]

So after finally buying a blank I took to giving it a handle. I am completely useless at diy so it is nowhere near as good as all of the ones I see posted on here, but I'm happy as i did a lot better than I expected.

The knife is a condor Bushlore Blank.

I started initially by taping up the blade to help prevent any injuries.

The unkown wood was cut down to just larger than the tang. Then a rough shape was drawn as a template.

The Rough shape was cut and 5.5mm holes drilled.

Only had 6mm rod so sanded it down slightly after spending so long searching for 6mm drill bit with no luck. Sped up with a drill

Epoxy was applied and the knife was clamped to prevent movement whilst I let it set

The excess rod was cut off. Then the knife was sanded to the same shape as the tang (not perfect but good enough for my standards. Then going over with higher grit to give a smooth finish.

My current state. Im almost done just need to decide on a finish (currently looking between linseed oil and a suggested Danish oil) any help would be appreciated l.

Obviously nowhere near your guys standards, but for me I think it will do just fine Ash

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[Rabid]

For a first go thats alright. keep reducing the courseness of the sandpaper and the wood will only look better and better and before you know it it will be A1.

 

[MrSpeedyBiker]

Need to buy more paper, only had p40, p80, and p120.

we think we are superior, but nature always wins eventually.

 

[knifeman]

For a first go thats alright. keep reducing the courseness of the sandpaper and the wood will only look better and better and before you know it it will be A1.

Exactly, just working up the grits an it will look great. My preferred finish is linseed oil but do whatever you prefer the look of. And for your first attempt it looks great
Atb George


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[Samon]

Great job.

Like others have said, you can knock off sharp lines and smoothen it some more with sand paper in the hand. And if you put oil on the handle it will shine and seal the grain of the wood from moisture and stuff. Use cooking oil/olive oil etc, works just fine and will really bring out some of the detail in the grain.

 

[MrSpeedyBiker]

Thanks guys I'll grab some more sand paper tomorrow

we think we are superior, but nature always wins eventually.

 

[Samon]

This is before and after one coat of oil.. it makes a massive difference in appearance.

 

[Muddypaws]

Looking good so far.Be sure to post pictures when you have it smooth and oiled.

 

[mick91]

Looking good ash! Personally I use a mix of 70:30 boiled linseed oil and teek oil. Applying many coats instead of soaking for one big one. Careful mind knife making is addictive!
I tend to sand back to 400g

 

[MrSpeedyBiker]

Will do. I'll be out buying oil and grit tomorrow. Wish the shop wasn't shut :/ I'll post updates when it's done

we think we are superior, but nature always wins eventually.

 

[MrSpeedyBiker]

Been shopping oil and grit paper bought now time to get sanding.

 

[flexo]

this would be even finer if you'd decide to finish with a file (half round seems to suit the job) would refine contouring like a pro!

 

[MrSpeedyBiker]

Sanded it up and it feels so much better than I had it. And after 5 coats of linseed/teek mix this is how it stands currently.

we think we are superior, but nature always wins eventually.

 

[John Fenna]

Looking good!

 

[MrSpeedyBiker]

Thanks

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[crosslandkelly]

Looks good.

 

[MrSpeedyBiker]

Thank you first wood thing I've ever made that looks half decent

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[Dark Horse Dave]

Great job MSB; much better than I could have done!

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[dazcon]

That looks great. Well done!!

So, are you going to make a sheath? I'd say it deserves one!!

 

[MrSpeedyBiker]

Wouldn't know where to start on a sheath for it :/

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