Scoop is a real beaut! Prices for hardware have skyrocketed in the past 18 months or so. Not sure why. I now wait for sales to buy project kits.
What did you do in your shop today?
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That is a piece of elm burl.
Nice scoop. Love the hawk bill point for hard ice cream.
That price is insane, my only thought is it's from overseas and has a huge tariff on it. I made one 5+ years ago with the same scoop and I know it was less than $20. I wouldn't buy one now at that price.
That price is insane, my only thought is it's from overseas and has a huge tariff on it. I made one 5+ years ago with the same scoop and I know it was less than $20. I wouldn't buy one now at that price.
I tend to recycle stuff like this from second hand stores. Can't afford the prices from 10 years ago ...
Made two Indian rosewood cremation urns fer a friend's uncle who died.
One coat lacquer so far. Buffing & mailing tomorrow
One coat lacquer so far. Buffing & mailing tomorrow
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I keep seeing elm pop up over the last sevreal years and am so impressed. Just another wood not available here in the Rocky mountain foothills.
What kind of elm? I don't see any growth rings or open pores. I thought it was 'bird's eye' maple or maple with clustered pippy burling.
After Mark questioning that, I looked and zoomed in on the pics. It may be maple. I just looked at the second pic and the color. Didn't realize it had finish on it. The first pic shows natural color. I so sorry if l offended anyone with my diagnosis lol. Please don't whoop me boss. I do have some elm burl and the color matches the second. Sorry guys
First reaction was that I don't see any peacock in that pattern - Then the 2x4 hit me aside the head and ohhhh, you mean flies to catch peacock bass with!
Peacock herl would look good in those flies though! But the first fish would just tear it up.
Never caught one on the fly or on purpose! They are on the list!
Herl be good. But got into using sword herl and crest feathers in some odd flies. Also used some of the neck feathers for soft hackles - even some of the head ones for really small soft hackles. Used to like tying really small flies - 32. Even did a Royal Coachman - can't do those 32's anymore.
Roughed out the FBE from Eric @Eric Rorabaugh. Anchor sealed and in a bag. Got a shower with this one.
If it doesn’t hold the color I’m gonna demand a full refund.
If it doesn’t hold the color I’m gonna demand a full refund.
Nice!
WOW!
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Yeah I did, Greg, thanks.
That is going to be spectacular! Kinda already is!!! Chuck
Had a couple of the kids back into the shop today. Five of us total. The boy started a captured ring goblet and the girl just about completed a platter. Will post the work when completely finished. The pictured bowl had been completed earlier. He took it home today.
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No problem @Eric Rorabaugh I was guessing maple or cherry just by location around you. I have only seen pics of pretty elm on this site so don’t know really what to look for. Am just happy it was in the box.