Mjolnir Posted January 16, 2018 Author Report Posted January 16, 2018 32 minutes ago, bullmoosepaddles said: I do have a question if you will answer it please. How did you secure the copper in the handle? I saw it on youtube. That guy used a press I don't have So I drilled a hole the same diameter as the copper tube. I used a 'nail set?' not sure of the name, it has a conical head. Hammered it. There are pinned instructions for the handle on the braiding forum. I used my braiding leather book. ps I was going to wrap the base of my leather with copper, then I found these wonderful copper tacks at lowes today. Improvise. adapt. never commit to a single idea. Quote He attacked everything in life with a mix of extraordinary genius and naive incompetence, and it was often difficult to tell which was which. Douglas Adams
Members bullmoosepaddles Posted January 16, 2018 Members Report Posted January 16, 2018 @Mjolinir Thank you. I promise to post a picture when we finish the wifes hammer. Quote
Mjolnir Posted January 16, 2018 Author Report Posted January 16, 2018 I look forward to it! Quote He attacked everything in life with a mix of extraordinary genius and naive incompetence, and it was often difficult to tell which was which. Douglas Adams
Members Sanch Posted January 16, 2018 Members Report Posted January 16, 2018 @Mjolnirlooking great friend Quote
Mjolnir Posted January 19, 2018 Author Report Posted January 19, 2018 I wish I could say, 'done', but I still have more to do. I used an oil based leather dye for the black, I used a small art brush. It wasn't quite dry and I went over it with a red oak wood stain. yeah a wood stain over leather. it started to blend. a fortunate accident ( I went back in with touch up on the black to create sunburst of a sort). now I hope this thing dries hard after a couple of days. Quote He attacked everything in life with a mix of extraordinary genius and naive incompetence, and it was often difficult to tell which was which. Douglas Adams
Members kiwican Posted January 19, 2018 Members Report Posted January 19, 2018 totally nailed it Quote
Members OLDNSLOW Posted January 19, 2018 Members Report Posted January 19, 2018 A big Thanks for the point about the rolling eyes, I did not know that so if I have used it forgive my ignorance about it's us, and nice job on the customized tool that looks great!! Quote
Members Sanch Posted January 20, 2018 Members Report Posted January 20, 2018 (edited) On 1/18/2018 at 6:09 PM, Mjolnir said: I wish I could say, 'done', but I still have more to do. I used an oil based leather dye for the black, I used a small art brush. It wasn't quite dry and I went over it with a red oak wood stain. yeah a wood stain over leather. it started to blend. a fortunate accident ( I went back in with touch up on the black to create sunburst of a sort). now I hope this thing dries hard after a couple of days. You must really love that mallet, I think you did a fantastic job adding your feeling to it and hope it feels as good as you hoped it would there's nothing that compares to making a tool your own great job so far can't wait to see the Turks head finishing the the wrap! I have a couple of old Osbourne mallets that are at least 15 years old? they don't get used as I have 3 main mauls that I made/use. Edited January 20, 2018 by Sanch Quote
Mjolnir Posted February 10, 2018 Author Report Posted February 10, 2018 On 1/15/2018 at 8:12 PM, bullmoosepaddles said: You gone and done it now. My wife wants her mallet handle sanded down and me to make strands and braid hers. She can do her own burning. Great job Sir. Beautiful and creative work. Thank you for sharing. I love having customized tools in my shop. Makes them a pleasure to use and shows pride in oneself. any progress? my first Saturday off in 5 weeks. I bought a copper sheet from HL today and hand sawed some strips and hammered them. wishing I could do this stuff all day every day! Quote He attacked everything in life with a mix of extraordinary genius and naive incompetence, and it was often difficult to tell which was which. Douglas Adams
Rockoboy Posted February 10, 2018 Report Posted February 10, 2018 On 8/01/2018 at 4:28 AM, Mjolnir said: stretched copper tube in it for an as yet undecided accoutrement. Good looking mods, Mjolnir. I do like your accoutrements', undecided and otherwise. Rather than the copper nails in the braid, I prefer a whipped end, but that's a personal choice from my fishing rod building. Quote Kindest regards Brian "Whether you think you can or whether you think you can't, you are right" Henry Ford Machines: Singer 201p, Kennedy, Singer 31K20, Singer 66K16 ("boat anchor" condition), Protex TY8B Cylinder Arm (Consew 227r copy), Unbranded Walking Foot (Sailrite LSV-1 copy)
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