christmas exchange '12 time to move'em out

[killir duck]

the first pic is of the blade starting to be shaped the second is of the bevel started the third is a bodkin i made while waiting for the knife to heat up

[fishfinder401]

nice knife so far, and i love the bodkin , make me wish i was near my forge

[agd68]

Well fellas, I got truely Grinched this year. Just found out as of 1 Jan 2013 I will be joining the ranks of the unemployed Position is being cut.   I hope my receipiant will understand if things are a little down scaled this year as time and money are going to be tight.

[coaster500]

agd68 I hope things pick up for you and heck if it's me bake some cookies  

It ain't about money 

[Stringman]

I'm with Coaster, handmade stuff don't have to be expensive or extravagant.

Here's what I'm workin on. Still got a little heat work to do to get it lined up a little better. Already got most of he tiller work done and thinking about heat treatin the belly before I add the "extras!"   

[bubby]

agd68, dont worry, money isn't the idea, guy's have got homemade jams and jelly, honey, raw arrow shaft's and feather's, anything that ya dont buy, that's the whole idea anyway, Bub

[agd68]

thanks guys. I know it's not about the money. Just feeling a little down I guess, but at least Im on the warm side of the dirt so that's something positive.

[agd68]

I'm with Coaster, handmade stuff don't have to be expensive or extravagant.

Here's what I'm workin on. Still got a little heat work to do to get it lined up a little better. Already got most of he tiller work done and thinking about heat treatin the belly before I add the "extras!"   

Ummhumm, you bowyers saying this aint nothing extravagant is like Picasso saying It's just something I threw together.

[darwin]

I cant decide what I want to make after seeing the stuff other are working makes me want to put up something really cool, but i just can't decide. might have to stalk my person a bit and see if any of their old posts will give me any ideas

[Stringman]

    As the Good Book says "to whom much is given, much is required!" I ain't trying to show up nobody, but God has blessed me and I'm just trying to be a good steward. If I were to go out to my garage and throw some rocks in a box I would know that I slacked off. That just ain't me, so I figured I'd at least try to come up with a little shooter and if that don't work out THEN I'll throw some rocks in a box.   

Agd - I hope I get something from you cause it's gonna come from a lot of thought!

Scott

[seabass]

agd,if you get me do'nt even worry about it.also,if you need anything in your hard times let me know buddy.i will help you out if i can.

[ionicmuffin]

agd, dont feel bad about ANYTHING you choose to give, you know your doing your best with what you can afford to do, if you got me then whatever you come up with if fine.

[killir duck]

heres some more pics of the knife for XXXXX it's not quite finished i still have to punch holes for the pins on the handle, put the makers mark on it and of course the handles. also in the pic is a friction folder blade that is not quite finished either.

[seabass]

nice work Duck.those are turning out nicely.makes me want to build a forge.

[agd68]

Hey Stingman, hope I did'nt offend you, was'nt meaning to. Just pointing out that you bowyers are a hard act  to follow