Members Basically Bob Posted March 19, 2014 Members Report Posted March 19, 2014 ... thought that some of you might like to see this. A friend and fellow leatherworker, right out of the blue, gifted me with this awl. Still blows me away to think that he would do this for me. He crafted it from a deer antler and carved my initial, along with oak leaves and acorns in the butt end. The ferule is shaped and carved from sterling silver. The carving is very detailed. The icing on the cake is that it fits my hand perfectly and just feels right! Looking forward to making a case that does it justice. Quote
Members BondoBobCustomSaddles Posted March 19, 2014 Members Report Posted March 19, 2014 Very nice! That's what I call a friend! Bob Quote
Members Feraud Posted March 19, 2014 Members Report Posted March 19, 2014 That is an amazing piece of work! Quote
Members dbusarow Posted March 19, 2014 Members Report Posted March 19, 2014 I agree with Bob, that's a good friend. Congrats. Dan Quote Dan Busarow dan@fishcreekleatherworks.com http://www.fishcreekleatherworks.com/
JAM Posted March 20, 2014 Report Posted March 20, 2014 That's beautiful - so creative and unique! Can I ask where he got the chuck to hold the blade? I've had a terrible time finding chucks to make my own tools... Julia Quote Life is unpredictable; eat dessert first.
Members Basically Bob Posted March 21, 2014 Author Members Report Posted March 21, 2014 (edited) Thank you, everyone! Julia, the awl does not have a chuck that allows you to change blades easily. It is a ferrule that he shaped himself from sterling silver. Do a search in the forums, I am sure that I have seen a source or sources for chucks listed. Bob Edited March 21, 2014 by Basically Bob Quote
Members AftonCraft Posted March 24, 2014 Members Report Posted March 24, 2014 Your friend does beautiful work, Bob. Unique, too. Randy Quote
Members Basically Bob Posted March 24, 2014 Author Members Report Posted March 24, 2014 Thanks, Randy! Quote
Members Tugadude Posted October 14, 2015 Members Report Posted October 14, 2015 That is something to be treasured! Quote
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