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Hey RS, I took your suggestion and put it in motion. I think that website is soon to follow. This is just too much fun. Keep an eye out in the vendors corner. :beer2:
Turned of Black and White Ebony wood. 3.5" will take anything from an 18mm to 24mm knot.
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That is very cool. Really nice wood choice too.
That is....AWESOME! Kudos on the choice of wood as well!
It is currently sitting in a vat of walnut oil with bees wax. Once its absorbed enough, its back to the "grind stone." UPS just came by and dropped off an order of highly figured black walnut. Guess what the bishop is going to be made of. :-) "Who is in the mood for a game of chess?" lol
I can hardly wait! The rook is impressive, I am anxious to see the skill and craftsmanship you put into the bishop. Full speed ahead and damn the torpedoes!:)
Sahweet. Looking pretty cool.. GJ!:)
wow, its really nice looking. The only question I have: Is it going to be a white or black chess piece
Its a swiss piece, totally neutral. :-) well, RS, here is the bishop half done.
Highly figured black walnut: ( I guess since this one is dark, that makes the Black and White Ebony the whites. )
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Alright, this is my last picture for tonight.
This is a mock up done with a 22mm silver tip ( on loan from a customer to reference proportions on his custom handle )
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Detailed view of tower.
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ok... so i'm a huge chess nerd, probably why i thought that your other pictures looked kinda like chess pieces... this is awesome!!!
if you make one that can hold a 26-30mm silvertip knot... i'm sold, tell me where to sign
"Its a swiss piece, totally neutral." ...now that is funny!
Bravo my good man! Love the progress on the bishop. Thank you for posting pictures of your artistry. I really like the contrast of the black and white badger hair with the white and ebony wood of the rook. I look forward to seeing your endeavors in the Vendor's corner. Let us know when we can purchase these amazing pieces!!
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Almost done. This one will be able to accommodate a knot from 24mm-26mm.
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Impressive...most impressive! Keep up the execellent work:beer1:
When you start making brushes let us know. I want to get another badger brush.
Have you ever used Alaskan Yellow Cedar?
I've used a few different cedar types but opt to limit my work with them. I found out the hard way that cedar doesn't mix me.... I have to wear a rebreather and a full protective suit on top of downing a couple of benydril.
Well, this will be the website. I once made custom equipment for dogs, ie ... treadmills, beds, houses, etc... and once I got deployed, the website remained under my ownership, thus the name, Customk9gear. Anyway, here it is... www.customk9gear.com
looks awesome
You should post mine when its ready I can't wait
I sure will. Its still sitting in oil, relaxing and recouping after its long travels. The head has been returned and its shaping out to look great. I'm still waiting on some more cocobolo that looks nearly as good as yours.
I got your PM and thanks for the information. I think I will still proceed with my original plan, although it may include sacrificing a cheap handle on one of my brushes, no loss though.:)
Sounds good, best of luck. :-D
You should make set of custom chess pieces or brushes. You know how many nerds ( myself included ) would buy them?Quote:
Originally Posted by Carbonsteel928
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