Rossr

Thank you! Thanks Mike. They are handy!

Files are fun too! Get making !

So if you ever saw the old dump rakes that were horse drawn that is what I used. It's the big round tines. On the back . You usually see them rusting away in a farm field or as decorations. Anyway they are normally.some kind of high carbon steel. You can heat them up and anneal part of one in a forge then heat and beat into knife shape. Then once you have the shape you can use a 2x72 belt.grinder for the bevels to.finish or.use a file.or lots of.ways. then heat treat. I do it by heating till nonmagnetic in the forge and then dunk in oil. Once cooled. Temper in a toaster oven(no not the good one In the kitchen). At 395 degree for an hour . Take out cool and then another hour at 395. Then clean it up and done. Lot.of info on the net about how to.do them and fun too. Hope that helps

Thanks Rohn. Now I just have to fill.it

Thanks! The last ones I got.from Maverick leather. Just depends on what they have in stock though I'm about due for more myself. Ross

Knobs are added. These were made by a local gent who makes the cutters that did the fancy pattern on each one. They are made of buffalo horn and the reflection off them is just awesome.. looks like a moving figure 8. So pleased with the knobs they make the whole project imo.

So I.forged this little guy out of an old hay rake tine. Sheath is wicket and Craig skirting in brown with green deer skin liner. Back has some small basket weave . Front some swivel knife cuts and simple stamping. Double loop lacing around the outside I used imperial lace from tandy. What is this stuff I'm assuming it's a plastic? The lanyard is suede lace 3 strand braid. Critique as.always welcomed. Stay safe all, wash those hands and make lots of leather things if you are stuck at home in your shop. Ross

Really nice looking work. I also like the blue great choice. You just keep improving. Ross

Thanks Rodney

I had gotten these racks with a buyout of tools but they were made by someone. They used a basic 2x4 drilled holes through it. The attached a 3/4 thick board to the bottom. I did make the angled part they sit on. Pretty simple. You can obviously buy racks too A simple hand saw and a hand held drill and you could make these up . Not the prettiest thing but functional

Oh I suspect there are lots.of small projects that could be done j have a bench top wood lathe too that will suit those needs as well. I might have a tool.problem....nahhh

Thank you sir.

That's a craftsman model 109.21270 1949. I recently got it. I dont know much about it bit they were sold as hobby lathes and at beat I suspect can do light cuts. But will be fun to play with I suspect

Thanks! The syein glass was a auction impulse buy but it looks nice there. I imagine there is a lot of work in making nice stain glass! Just me being a perfectionist thanks for the kind words

Talk about one of a kind awards...the winners will be proud to have them I'm sure great job

Stunning work a real labor of love there . Thanks for sharing Ross

I've been saving some of that wood a long time for something special thanks for noticing. Rare and silly pricy on ebay when they occasionally show up. If I ever decide to part with them I'll contact ya. I really want the rest but as you kn ow hard to find. I took woodbadge and served as staff for a course. So I'd like to have the rest to make up little gifts etc for folks.

Thanks! Bear in mind it's just tidy atm when I got projects going it's not as pretty lol. I only.plan to store the few expensive 3d stamps I have. Most are boy scout ones and a few others military etc. I dont even use 3d stamps much but I do like the storage ! Beats my previous method which was drilling a hole to set the back in, which works but not great imo Lol well yes at times...although there were times I wanted to throw this project out. Still lots.of issues but overall I should be thrilled considering I never made a machinist chest before! Thank u

So I got it in my head I needed a machinist chest to store any fancy leather tools I may have and or acquire. I always liked the looks of the wooden machinist chests. But the price tag oh my..... So what's the next logical thing ....spend money and a zillion hours making my own. So thought I would share here as we all like to see shop pics etc. I'm pretty happy with the system for the 3d stamps. My father thought it up. Real simple just wood with a 45 degree cut out of each side and then felt. I'm now trying to figure out the best layout and thinking about fancier stamp holders smh. I have to add knobs on the drawers too yet!

That's a great start! The welts you learn and get feel for more you do. Order of operation for sure is important and I still mess it up sometimes but again more ya make. Basketweave looks fine but it is a small space so thwnpattwrn cany come put as well. Thanks for sharing

Sheath looks great...and the saddle.wow

I suppose it is my design. I've made this style drop point hunter for a long time. Just kinda works out this way and feels good in the hand to me. I dont know what makes a knife a person's design. There are only so many types of knives. In this case a drop point style. Drop points have been around for a long long time....so someone originated it which for sure wasn't I. We all stand on the shoulders of those who came before us! Ross Ps, if you are thinking about making a knife go for it, worse case you learn something! And you get a knife!

Sure did. Made the knife and the leather. Thanks

I appreciate the thoughts and compliment. Thank you Ross

Thank you! Interesting point about the three points. I didnt think about that but it makes sense.