Members BDAZ Posted July 5, 2018 Members Report Posted July 5, 2018 (edited) I really wanted a Barry King slicker but couldn't justify the $$. Figured I'd make my own. Didn't even have to case them! Still have all my fingers! Bob Edited July 5, 2018 by BDAZ Quote
alpha2 Posted July 5, 2018 Report Posted July 5, 2018 Now you have Barry King wishing he had some of THOSE! Purpleheart? Jeff Quote So much leather...so little time.
Members plinkercases Posted July 5, 2018 Members Report Posted July 5, 2018 Excellent. Quote "Oh my God....I beseech thee grant me the grace to remain in Thy Presence; and to this end do Thou prosper me with Thy assistance, receive all my works, and possess all my affections" Brother Lawrence c.1614-1691 plinkercases.ca
Members Scoutmom103 Posted July 5, 2018 Members Report Posted July 5, 2018 Love the wood handles. How did you get the glass to stay in the handle? Quote
Members BDAZ Posted July 5, 2018 Author Members Report Posted July 5, 2018 16 minutes ago, Scoutmom103 said: Love the wood handles. How did you get the glass to stay in the handle? They groove is cut exactly wide and deep enough to give a snug fit 1 hour ago, alpha2 said: Purpleheart? Jeff Purpleheart is an extremely dense and water-resistant wood. It is ranked one of the hardest and stiffest of the woods in the world. It is so durable that it can be used in applications that require toughness, such as truck decking. It's actually harder than cocobolo. Bob Quote
alpha2 Posted July 5, 2018 Report Posted July 5, 2018 I'd like to score a junked truck with purpleheart decking!!! Fire up the planer you'd have a major score. Jeff Quote So much leather...so little time.
Members bullmoosepaddles Posted July 5, 2018 Members Report Posted July 5, 2018 Nice work. Wonderful tools. And they look good. Did you round/polish the glass or have the shop who cut it do the edge polish? Also if you don't mind how thick is the glass? It sure looks hefty. Quote
Members BDAZ Posted July 5, 2018 Author Members Report Posted July 5, 2018 11 minutes ago, bullmoosepaddles said: Nice work. Wonderful tools. And they look good. Did you round/polish the glass or have the shop who cut it do the edge polish? Also if you don't mind how thick is the glass? It sure looks hefty. Glass is 8mm thick. I am toying with the idea of doing a small production run using various exotic woods. I am targeting $20 - $25 with an unusually rounded edge I enjoy working with exotics. I had an Irish bouzouki built out of bocote, another beautiful hardwood and I have a guitar made of Brazilian rosewood. Bob Quote
Members bullmoosepaddles Posted July 5, 2018 Members Report Posted July 5, 2018 They look great. Thank you. Quote
Members farns005 Posted July 6, 2018 Members Report Posted July 6, 2018 I would take one at that price. Quote
Members BDAZ Posted July 6, 2018 Author Members Report Posted July 6, 2018 8 minutes ago, farns005 said: I would take one at that price. Kewl! That's my target. I am having the glass custom made with a highly polished semicircular edge so it will work at a greater range of angles. In that respect, it may outperform a barry King. Bob Quote
Members Big Sioux Saddlery Posted July 6, 2018 Members Report Posted July 6, 2018 I would certainly take one at that price as well. Mine acquired a tiny nick in one edge and it's very annoying. Quote
Members bullmoosepaddles Posted July 6, 2018 Members Report Posted July 6, 2018 (edited) One question, dimensions please? Very interested in one. Edited July 6, 2018 by bullmoosepaddles clarifiication Quote
Members LeatherLegion Posted July 6, 2018 Members Report Posted July 6, 2018 Sign me up for one of those too,,,They look great !!! Quote
Members BDAZ Posted July 6, 2018 Author Members Report Posted July 6, 2018 3 hours ago, bullmoosepaddles said: One question, dimensions please? Very interested in one. Approximately 4" x 5" (130 x100x 8mm) Bob Quote
Members bullmoosepaddles Posted July 6, 2018 Members Report Posted July 6, 2018 Thank you and put me down for one with a purpleheart handle please. Quote
Members BDAZ Posted July 7, 2018 Author Members Report Posted July 7, 2018 3 hours ago, bullmoosepaddles said: Thank you and put me down for one with a purpleheart handle please. It will be a while yet, but I will be offering a range of woods including zebra, bocote, and a number of other tropical hard woods. I am in the process of having the glass made to my specifications overseas. There are no suppliers in the US and the radius is very unusual. Bob Quote
Members StarcrossedReed Posted July 27, 2018 Members Report Posted July 27, 2018 I would take one at that price as well. Would you do one in Gabon Ebony, or is that not a hardwood. Sorry am not someone who knows woods, I just love Gabon Ebony. Also, if you do get it to around that price or even a little higher put me down as well. Quote
Members HaloJones Posted July 28, 2018 Members Report Posted July 28, 2018 I too would take one, as long as you ship to the uk Quote
Members barbedwireboutique Posted August 2, 2018 Members Report Posted August 2, 2018 I would get one at that price as well! Quote
Members Scoutmom103 Posted August 2, 2018 Members Report Posted August 2, 2018 I have interest in these, might have to ask for this for a gift from my husband. Quote
Members Ragingstallion Posted August 2, 2018 Members Report Posted August 2, 2018 that looks awesome, and if you do start selling, that is a vary fair price. I, like the others posted before me, would take you up on one of those. Quote
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