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I've met a couple of MENSA people. They aren't solving a whole lot either. At least we're making something and having fun :nj

BTW I finished up the commissions mentioned above. If you want to see if they were worth the delay check out the sgian dubhs (there are 3) -

Straight Razor Place Forums - Drac's Album: Knives
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Thanks all,

I will get these done once I get the wood in. It just will take a while to get it in. Trust me it will be worth the wait.

Jim

All done with the grinder -

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And a quick buffing to cleaning up and they are ready for the joyful hand sanding :cen -
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Here we move on to the 4" wheel to really get the hollow going. Setting it up -

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Grinding out the area above where we had previously...

Here the blades are getting ready for the first temper. Bob uses a deep fryer for it. Gets a 2 hour hot oil bath -

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After the first...

Here is the test to make sure the wheel is lined up and square to the jig -

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Let the sparks begin -
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Here is my contribution to the lessons. Some filework, in this case twisted rope. Uses a chainsaw and modified marking file. Here is the first steps -
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Further refining the profile with a small wheel -

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Mine profile and ready for shaping -
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Good day all,

Had a trip down to Houston for some lesson's from Bob. Took a lot of photos as we went for notes and memory aids. Bob said to go ahead and post them up here. Bear with me I'm not...