SmilinJim

Hey folks, Twinoaks, so far the white pvc has held up okay, better than I really expected. I've done 6 phone cases and basketweave on all. Only used the home made one. Hardly a scratch on it. I was more concerned that the filler would crack which would allow the head to flex more. So far so good. SmokinP, great idea on the lead shot. I've got a source for steel shot (we use it for drilling caissons) . Think I'll try one using the shot and either silicon or epoxy. Want to try to keep the filler from fracturing. I'll post some pics later of the current head and then some of the next one. Thanks for the feedback and support. Keep on Smilin Jim

Hey folks, I've done some small ironon on leather. Not sure if they are still posted here but you can look at www.twofoot.deviantart.com and look in my gallery. The Alabama and Auburn card holders and a visor pouch are all iron on. You will have to experiment. I transfered to dark t-shirt iron on material then ironed on and sealed with satin sheen. Haven't tried any big stuff. Leather and a lot of heat don't mix very well. Overheat your experiment and you will know why. Keep on Smilin Jim

I bought some on Ebay, don't remember the supplier. Only needed 2 so got a good price. Chuck with 3 collets of different sizes. The ones I got were blued steel and the shafts were drilled for pins to attach to handles. Keep on Smilin Jim

Hey Jammon All available from Ace hardware. the head is a 2" pvc endcap. I drilled a hole and put in a 1/4" X 6" carriage bolt. filled it with heavy washers. Squeezed in Gorilla glue between the washers and in all holes. ( It expands and fills the gaps) then a 2" fender washer on the back with a nut to seal the whole thing and to keep the glue inside. Seems to work. It weighs about 19 oz. Don't know how the glue will hold up to the pounding. Didn't want to use a filler that got brittle. My cost so far is about $6.00 Let me know if any of you have any ideas on this. This is my first one and can probably be improved. Any suggestions for a better filler? Keep on Smilin Jim

Nick does deserve compliments. He answered lots of stupid questions from me and was willing to to help in many ways when he was manager in Montgomery Al. Again, thanks Nick Jimmy (Twofoot) PS: Was down and saw Noah, glad he got the job.

Wife bought me a maul for my birthday. A 11 oz brass maul from Smoky Mtn Knife Works, a great place. Have used it for a while and then the bug struck again. This is my homemade maul. 19 oz and sturdy so far. Only time will tell. I don't have a wood lathe (yet) so I did the handle on my drill press. Since the handle came out ok I decided to try a push beveler and then the awl handle showed up. I ordered a pinvise chuck off of ebay and epoxied it to the handle. I know, I know I could have bought all of this stuff but I'm getting old and forgetful and need to exercise my mind (what little is left). Got a project in mind and going to try to do it all with tools I make except for the swivel knife. Hmmm, got an idea there too. Dang, gotta quit that. Keep on Smilin Jim

Here's the pics of my lace cutter. I think this will provide most of the info you need to make one. Please note that the tape measure I used is marked in inches on the lower part of the tape and 10's of on the top. A surveyors tape. I took pics of the completed assembly then took it apart and then put it back together.By adjusting the width of the slot in front you can adjust the width of the lace cut.Keep on SmilinJimRest of pics

Hey Sorry for not posting pics sooner, problem with internet connections, oh well. Anyway, I hope to take some pics tonite on a cutter board with inch marking. Should be able to to see most numbers. Nothing is really critical. I'll try to post some of the pics with some additional info. I started to do a cad drawing but may be more confusing for some of the folks. Check out what I post then get back to me. If you want a cad dwg with dimensions then I'll finish and send that to you. Keep on Smilin Jim

Great work Ken, You are a real craftsman and thank you for sharing your talents. I've got to make one. But, I've got what some people have termed a buckethead, actually to my face, and most ballcaps and such don't quite look right, makes me look kind of dorky, heck, probably look dorky anyway. I'm going to use the tutorial to make a regular hat. Are there any tips or suggestions you can send my way? Again great work. Keep on Smilin Jim

That's some great work Tom. I like the cap closures, never thought of that. Waiting for pics of the next one. Jim

A friend gave me some wood pieces for some projects so I did him a box to store his arrowheads. Jim

Thanks, folks Rookie, it's really just a cover for a standard 'small' 6 ring field book, available at engineering and surveying supply stores. Also smaller bound field books will fit too. Most all 6 hole punched paper , calendars, notes, etc from office supplies fit. Getting hard to find small binders at office supply places. Next will be a field book with a 6 ring insert salvaged from an old book. But will be worthwhile. Guy at work liked and offered $100 for a binder cover and a wallet with the same design. Just couldn't turn that down, LOL Keep on Smilin, I am Jim

Thanks for posting. This is a great place to learn. I spent an hour or so today and got 4 custom made stamps for my effort for the cost of $1.80, US. Bought 4-6" X 5/16" bolts and cut them down and made one beveler and 3 stamps. Needed some flower petals. Next project must have hundreds to stamp. Thanks for the motivation and ideas. Now on to the next thing. That knife sheath is Awesome. You do great work. Please post some more. Jim

That's really nice work Tom. Have you any more of local interest? At least local for you. Like to see more JIm

Good work Spider. Lacing looks good, better than a lot of mine. You said it all when you said "I like it". If it pleases you then its a good piece. Keep up the good work. Jim

Guess it shows how well I take suggestions. Didn't listen to anyone. Oh well, my bad is ya dont like it. I attached the top to the stool and did the bottom in a red with black highlights. Didn't like the brown top so I brought the black up top too. Did mask her face and add a collar. The face is the focal point anyway. So same request, tell me what you like and what ya don't. Looks like I've got to do at least 3 more. Keep on Smilin Jim

Now that's what I'm talking about. GREAT WORK !!! I'm not a big fan of traditional western, guess cause I'm not from the West. I like 'different' and that is great. Keep it up. Keep on Smilin Jim

Just a simple field book cover for a guy at work. Another of our field engineers. He also races motorcycles. Includes a calculator flap. Keep on Smilin Jim

We got a couple of these wooden stools from a craft store a couple of years ago. My wife tole painted some and gave away for presents. This one was left so I decided to do a practice piece. I'll wrap the leather top around the bottom and tack. I thought about doing the part of the stool in glossy black the way a lot of oriental furniture is done. Wife said do it in red and do a black wash over to age it. Daughter said do it in stain similar to leather. So, what do you all think. It it turns out okay it may also end up as a present. Any comments on the piece is welcomed. Good, bad or ugly. Jim

Just another simple sheath. I'm getting tired of the colors though. Jim

Glad it works for ya Tim. Bob, maybe I just haven't given enough detail. Works the same as the Tandy black lacemaker, just a more crude design. On the front where you start the lace there is an adjustable slot. Been busy at work and with personal stuff so haven't had time to post the plans for the lacemaker. In the works so bear with me a little longer and maybe I can shed some light for you. I'll try to post some more pics too. Thanks folks Keep on Smilin Jim

Neat work Alex. Is it hand stiched? How do you keep it so nice and straight? Like the closure too.

A friend saw a sheath on the net and wanted something similar. This is my version. It's for a folding utility knife. The black is airbrushed acrylic. Not sure how it will hold up. Keep on Smilin Jim

Well, here are the 'plans' for my simple splitter. It works great on strings up to about 1/2 inch. If you have any questions please feel free to ask Johanna, if I need to post this somewhere else just let me know Keep on Smilin Jim

One more time to try to post pics Keep on Smilin Jim