stephanfowler
02-14-2008, 03:37 PM
lemme know what you think
I recently build a 2x72 grinder and have been trying all kinds of new stuff
the dovetail bolsters worked out decently well, the fit of the slabs to the bolster isn't as tight as i would like but its hardly noticable (i did cabinetry grade wood work for many years, im a picky SOB)
the tapered tang went surprisingly smoothly, i put in all the angles and bevels at the forge and did a really pretty good job, didn't have much grinding to clean up at all
a "loveless" style handle. I've been looking at a LOT of pictures lately and felt the need to try a new handle shape, this being the first one its a smidge tight for a reversed inside grip (especially with my big hands) but is really comfortable in other grips,
also i have been making a concerted effort to slim down my handles, i went through a bunch of my older blades and realized that i made some big handles......
http://www.fowlerblades.com/yhedc/yhedc1.jpg
http://www.fowlerblades.com/yhedc/yhedc3.jpg
http://www.fowlerblades.com/yhedc/yhedc2.jpg
http://www.fowlerblades.com/yhedc/yhedc4.jpg
I feel like I pushed myself and am happy with the results.
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I recently build a 2x72 grinder and have been trying all kinds of new stuff
the dovetail bolsters worked out decently well, the fit of the slabs to the bolster isn't as tight as i would like but its hardly noticable (i did cabinetry grade wood work for many years, im a picky SOB)
the tapered tang went surprisingly smoothly, i put in all the angles and bevels at the forge and did a really pretty good job, didn't have much grinding to clean up at all
a "loveless" style handle. I've been looking at a LOT of pictures lately and felt the need to try a new handle shape, this being the first one its a smidge tight for a reversed inside grip (especially with my big hands) but is really comfortable in other grips,
also i have been making a concerted effort to slim down my handles, i went through a bunch of my older blades and realized that i made some big handles......
http://www.fowlerblades.com/yhedc/yhedc1.jpg
http://www.fowlerblades.com/yhedc/yhedc3.jpg
http://www.fowlerblades.com/yhedc/yhedc2.jpg
http://www.fowlerblades.com/yhedc/yhedc4.jpg
I feel like I pushed myself and am happy with the results.
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