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I've done the same thing trying to get more life out of some belts....I tried oil, too with a little of the same result but not as bad.

Nice knife Ted. I don't think its an ugly duckling. I definitely see that as a family heirloom. Your guard and screw are original and the components compliment each other. That is a beautiful build.

Excellent, thanks Bruce. I want to seal up some log ends pretty quick here too. I might look into it for that as well.

Got my forge going again. First time in about two and half years. Its a little bittersweet because I'd rather be doing the aspect of my real job that Covid shut down. But anyway I had some mild winter temps and some time for forging and heat treating. Been inundated with other projects but it...

I coated some fresh blocks with boiled linseed oil in December and they are already starting to check. I'm kinda curious, too. I know we can paint them but was hoping to learn of an alternative to paint.

Hi Bob, I was just thinking this through on a current small edc build for myself with birch burl. It has pretty grain, but not super nice with eyes and swirls. I still wanted to give it a shot until I walked out there, got in a hurry, forgot about my plan, and drilled the pin holes all the way...

I especially like the #5 pic

I keep a cup of leftovers next to every knife.

I haven't had one like that yet. Maybe I'm not trying hard enough!:D

Does it stabilize? I'm thinking it seals everything against moisture but maybe not?

*old timer.. I'm looking for it online right now

The kids got some pocket knife heirlooms from their great grandfather. There is one I think might be of good quality which went to my oldest daughter. It's stamped, but unfortunately I don't have the name on hand. It wasn't Buck, Old Trpper, or Case. It was something I hadn't heard of yet. It...

Looks good. Nice to be able to sleep without worrying about it. Stay warm.

Still inexperienced myself but I know you can punch those inside corners before you connect them with straight cuts. It looks like an overcut on the left side top right corner? And an edge groover will help keep the stitches straight. Over all definitely a raw package. I like the looks of the...

I had to type short last night. But what I did on these last four was glue up at about 65-70 degrees under a heat lamp. I have a thermometer right there on the bench. Then I brought them in to cure in a high area of our house where our woodstove is. I had them right above the woodstove, but once...

Sounds like you've got a lot of help and some good ideas. What about using firebrick for the box?

Yep, your posts are always thought provoking. I've got a few saved for a later date. Thanks, Bob.

Since I got a good grinder I haven't tried any contours. But I was cutting away what I didn't want and sand like you were saying. I found coarse round and half round did a nice job on micarta. It's just canvas and glue and easy to take off too much that way. I don't know what they did on FIF, I...

edit: "at least" a kit

In hindsight I'd buy a kit for starting out before I thought I'd try with files.