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72c20customcamper · 01-26-2019, 07:42 PM

Well I need to debark some logs for a bar project to cover up some lally columns. Started with some flat stock cut out the basic shape and gave it an edge. Tomorrow I'll be using some pear wood that the bear took down last summer for handles . Ya he broke it in half.

I do most of the grinding and cutting outside. Just to much stuff in the barn that would fire right up. Not very sexy but it does what its supposed to do

yuccales · 01-26-2019, 08:14 PM

Well done!

**LockDoc** · 01-26-2019, 11:49 PM

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I have a couple of originals that I use from time to time. It looks like that should do the job. I would epoxy a couple of wooden handles on it, that will be hard on the hands after a while....

LockDoc

72c20customcamper · 01-26-2019, 11:56 PM

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Originally Posted by LockDoc

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I have a couple of originals that I use from time to time. It looks like that should do the job. I would epoxy a couple of wooden handles on it, that will be hard on the hands after a while....

LockDoc

In using the pear tree for handles

**LockDoc** · 01-26-2019, 11:58 PM

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Originally Posted by 72c20customcamper

In using the pear tree for handles

Ah, gotcha...... Post a pic of the finished project.

LockDoc

**special-K** · 01-27-2019, 08:31 AM

I always enjoy seeing tools being made. That's how it all began. The best is in a machine shop where they can make a tool to make a tool to make a tool. Nice draw knife. I too have a a couple antique ones

72c20customcamper · 01-27-2019, 02:42 PM

Finished up today. I always go overboard with stuff.

Red71gmc · 01-27-2019, 02:46 PM

Nice job. How did you get the mild steel so polished

72c20customcamper · 01-27-2019, 02:46 PM

One more.

72c20customcamper · 01-27-2019, 03:08 PM

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Originally Posted by Red71gmc

Nice job. How did you get the mild steel so polished

Orbital with 80 the 100 then 150 ,220. Then by hand up to 500. Polished with metal polish and 0000 steel wool. When I go to the garage on my other property I'll hit it with rouge and cloth wheel on the grinder. Then I wont want to use it

**Steeveedee** · 01-27-2019, 08:37 PM

Niiice! I'm looking to make some one-off wood carving tools for reaching places the standard stuff won't reach. I may just cut the carving blank apart so that I can reach those spots. I don't really have the blacksmithing stuff for what I want. One thing- that left end of the blade is going to bite you. I know that I'd get sliced by it.

72c20customcamper · 01-27-2019, 10:36 PM

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Originally Posted by Steeveedee

Niiice! I'm looking to make some one-off wood carving tools for reaching places the standard stuff won't reach. I may just cut the carving blank apart so that I can reach those spots. I don't really have the blacksmithing stuff for what I want. One thing- that left end of the blade is going to bite you. I know that I'd get sliced by it.

Not really it's got a good margin to it.

**Steeveedee** · 01-28-2019, 12:17 AM

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Originally Posted by 72c20customcamper

Not really it's got a good margin to it.

OK. You are obviously more coordinated than I am.

01-26-2019, 07:42 PM	#1
72c20customcamper Registered User Join Date: Jul 2018 Location: Catskill Mountains,NY Posts: 8,168	Saturdays project a draw knife Well I need to debark some logs for a bar project to cover up some lally columns. Started with some flat stock cut out the basic shape and gave it an edge. Tomorrow I'll be using some pear wood that the bear took down last summer for handles . Ya he broke it in half. I do most of the grinding and cutting outside. Just to much stuff in the barn that would fire right up. Not very sexy but it does what its supposed to do Attached Images __________________ Mark 72 c20 custom camper Husky edition, 66 SS396 Chevelle 1964 Hawk, 63 Avanti,62 lark 1969 AMX , 1968 c20 stepside ,85 K20 1977 Suburban sold 68 anniversary. Last edited by 72c20customcamper; 01-26-2019 at 11:57 PM.

01-26-2019, 08:14 PM	#2
yuccales Registered User Join Date: May 2011 Location: Northern Calif. Posts: 3,598	Re: Saturdays project a draw knife Well done!

01-26-2019, 11:49 PM	#3
LockDoc The Older Generation Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Montezuma, Iowa Posts: 25,333	Re: Saturdays project a draw knife - I have a couple of originals that I use from time to time. It looks like that should do the job. I would epoxy a couple of wooden handles on it, that will be hard on the hands after a while.... LockDoc __________________ Leon Locksmith, Specializing In Antique Trucks, Automobiles, & Motorcycles (My Dually Pickup Project Thread) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=829820 -

01-27-2019, 08:31 AM	#6
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,863	Re: Saturdays project a draw knife I always enjoy seeing tools being made. That's how it all began. The best is in a machine shop where they can make a tool to make a tool to make a tool. Nice draw knife. I too have a a couple antique ones __________________ "BUILDING A BETTER WAY TO SERVE THE USA"......67/72......"The New Breed" GMC '67 C1500 Wideside Super Custom SWB: 327/M22/3.42 posi.........."The '67" (project) GMC '72 K2500 Wideside Sierra Custom Camper: 350/TH350/4.10 Power-Lok..."The '72" (rolling) Tim "Don't call me a redneck. I'm a rough cut country gentleman" R.I.P. ~ East Side Low Life ~ El Jay ~ 72BLUZ ~ Fasteddie69 ~ Ron586 ~ 67ChevyRedneck ~ Grumpy Old Man ~

01-27-2019, 02:42 PM	#7
72c20customcamper Registered User Join Date: Jul 2018 Location: Catskill Mountains,NY Posts: 8,168	Re: Saturdays project a draw knife Finished up today. I always go overboard with stuff. Attached Images __________________ Mark 72 c20 custom camper Husky edition, 66 SS396 Chevelle 1964 Hawk, 63 Avanti,62 lark 1969 AMX , 1968 c20 stepside ,85 K20 1977 Suburban sold 68 anniversary.

01-27-2019, 02:46 PM	#8
Red71gmc Registered User Join Date: Jan 2017 Location: Brookston, In Posts: 482	Re: Saturdays project a draw knife Nice job. How did you get the mild steel so polished

01-27-2019, 08:37 PM	#11
Steeveedee Who Changed This? Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Simi Valley, CA Posts: 10,110	Re: Saturdays project a draw knife Niiice! I'm looking to make some one-off wood carving tools for reaching places the standard stuff won't reach. I may just cut the carving blank apart so that I can reach those spots. I don't really have the blacksmithing stuff for what I want. One thing- that left end of the blade is going to bite you. I know that I'd get sliced by it. __________________ ~Steven '70 Chevy 3/4T Longhorn CST 402/400/3.56 Custom Camper Simi Valley, CA



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