Hey Ern,
I know I haven't been around here that much, I pop in from time to time and lurk but this is unfortunate news. Like others have said there is nothing wrong with having some friends lend a hand. It doesn't have to be "charity" like you're thinking. I'm sure there would be plenty of...
Ernie,
Try giving the guys over at Auber a call. Explain to them what you have and what you might need and they may be able to help. http://auberins.com/
HOLY SMOKES!!!! I'm number 59 :happy:. I had to check it a few times to believe my eyes!! Gosh I feel like a kid in a candy store... I'd like the one on the right please, the one with the bent handles.
Thank you sooooo much again for the GAW. I've been wanting to get a knife vice for months...
Bill got the wood during the week. It looks great, now I just have to make something that will do the scales some justice. Just want to say thanks again.
-Matt
Nice work! I really like the look on the first one, looks like a nice hand rubbed finish. On the second one I'm not sure if it's the pic or not but it looks like you have horizontal sand marks on the ricasso and vertical on the blade. I like the overall shape though.