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Main Discussion Area => Around the Campfire => Topic started by: osage outlaw on March 03, 2015, 12:44:13 am

Title: Some recent projects
Post by: osage outlaw on March 03, 2015, 12:44:13 am

I took advantage of the recent stretch of bad weather and finished up a few indoor projects. Last year at the Classic I talked to Cody (Misslemaster) about a hand forged fork and spoon set to use at gatherings.  When I saw Cody again at Marshall he handed me a cool looking set of eatin' tools.  I added some curly osage scales with brass pins.  They are finished with 6 coats of tung oil.  I formed some leather and made a double sheath so I would always be prepared for a good meal  ;D  Thanks again for doing the metal work Cody!

(http://i141.photobucket.com/albums/r55/clintanders/bows%202015/SDC17299.jpg)

(http://i141.photobucket.com/albums/r55/clintanders/bows%202015/SDC17300.jpg)

(http://i141.photobucket.com/albums/r55/clintanders/bows%202015/SDC17301.jpg)

(http://i141.photobucket.com/albums/r55/clintanders/bows%202015/SDC17303.jpg)

(http://i141.photobucket.com/albums/r55/clintanders/bows%202015/SDC17311.jpg)

(http://i141.photobucket.com/albums/r55/clintanders/bows%202015/SDC17312.jpg)

Title: Re: Some recent projects
Post by: osage outlaw on March 03, 2015, 12:47:57 am

I've also been working on a couple of hatchets for gifts.  I found this Craftsman mini hatchet head in my Grandfathers tool shed when we were tearing it down.  He passed away over 20 years ago.  The hatchet head is in rough shape with a lot of pitting.  I cleaned it up the best I could with a brass wire brush wheel.  I found a picture online of the hatchet with the original handle.  I used some curly osage and made a new one matching the shape the best that I could.  I finished it with 6 coats of tru-oil. 

(http://i141.photobucket.com/albums/r55/clintanders/bows%202015/SDC17269.jpg)

(http://i141.photobucket.com/albums/r55/clintanders/bows%202015/SDC17271.jpg)

(http://i141.photobucket.com/albums/r55/clintanders/bows%202015/SDC17272.jpg)

(http://i141.photobucket.com/albums/r55/clintanders/bows%202015/SDC17274.jpg)

(http://i141.photobucket.com/albums/r55/clintanders/bows%202015/SDC17280.jpg)

(http://i141.photobucket.com/albums/r55/clintanders/bows%202015/SDC17267.jpg)

(http://i141.photobucket.com/albums/r55/clintanders/bows%202015/SDC17268.jpg)


I also made a new osage handle for this throwing hawk.  I traded Wildman for it a few years ago.  Its made from an old leaf spring.  Its finished with several coats of spray polyurethane and tung oil.

(http://i141.photobucket.com/albums/r55/clintanders/bows%202015/SDC17285.jpg)

(http://i141.photobucket.com/albums/r55/clintanders/bows%202015/SDC17286.jpg)

(http://i141.photobucket.com/albums/r55/clintanders/bows%202015/SDC17288.jpg)

Title: Re: Some recent projects
Post by: osage outlaw on March 03, 2015, 12:49:39 am

Next up on my to-do list is a quiver.  I have it about half way done. 

Title: Re: Some recent projects
Post by: bubby on March 03, 2015, 01:05:10 am

Those all came put nice

Title: Re: Some recent projects
Post by: Sidewinder on March 03, 2015, 02:20:37 am

Nice work Clint, The fork and spoon set looks like it will get er done when it comes time to eat and I really like the handle on the ax. Cool cool cool.  Danny

Title: Re: Some recent projects
Post by: Pappy on March 03, 2015, 04:54:34 am

Man you been busy, I have a hawk just like that from Wildman, love it. Cool work , looks like you are all set now. :)
   Pappy

Title: Re: Some recent projects
Post by: Gsulfridge on March 03, 2015, 07:31:19 am

Good job on the projects OO.  Those handles and scales look great.

Title: Re: Some recent projects
Post by: missilemaster on March 03, 2015, 07:45:06 am

Everything came out fantastic Clint. Well done.

Title: Re: Some recent projects
Post by: blackhawk on March 03, 2015, 08:20:28 am

Sweet stuff pal  :)

Title: Re: Some recent projects
Post by: adb on March 03, 2015, 08:27:31 am

Aaaah... Clint! I can't believe you're making axe handles outta osage. Makes me cry. I wish I had enough osage just laying around to do that!  :'(

Title: Re: Some recent projects
Post by: PEARL DRUMS on March 03, 2015, 08:43:59 am

That utensil holder turned out smashing Clint. Same with the other items, nice job.

Title: Re: Some recent projects
Post by: Pat B on March 03, 2015, 09:14:03 am

Very cool , Clint and Cody.    8)

Title: Re: Some recent projects
Post by: Knoll on March 03, 2015, 09:24:28 am

That's one comfortable-looking hatchet handle ... and a memory to go with it.   Win/Win.

Title: Re: Some recent projects
Post by: Patches on March 03, 2015, 09:42:48 am

Nice work! 

Neal

Title: Re: Some recent projects
Post by: StevenT on March 03, 2015, 10:03:15 am

Everything looks really good, but that axe is over the top beautiful! Since it was your Grandfathers, that means a whole lot more to have restored it. I think the pits just add a ton of character! Money cannot buy something like that.

Title: Re: Some recent projects
Post by: Parnell on March 03, 2015, 11:54:47 am

Hay Chihuahua, all of those are awesome.  I've just begun some blacksmithing lately, really fun.  Looks like a perfect use for that curly Osage.  You did an outstanding job shaping that handle!

Can't wait for The Classic.

Title: Re: Some recent projects
Post by: silverfox on March 03, 2015, 01:49:59 pm

All the projects look great, love the fork and spoon

Title: Re: Some recent projects
Post by: Aaron H on March 03, 2015, 04:10:01 pm

Those a really cool.  I love the hatchet

Title: Re: Some recent projects
Post by: paoliguy on March 04, 2015, 12:32:35 pm

Man, now I want an eatin' holster! That's just way too cool!

Title: Re: Some recent projects
Post by: soy on March 04, 2015, 05:20:58 pm

Rock on OO I need me a set like that...way cool!

Title: Re: Some recent projects
Post by: Danzn Bar on March 04, 2015, 10:01:15 pm

Nice looking work Clint, really like them all...
DBar

Title: Re: Some recent projects
Post by: JW_Halverson on March 04, 2015, 10:20:30 pm

Have you seen the way OO's table muscles?  Not sure, but he may need to get those utensils registered as concealed weapons! 

That hatchet handle is nothing short of a work of art, Boss!  And as that curly stuff ages, it is gonna look even prettier!