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Old 08-28-2015, 10:49 AM
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99% Finished first Bowie.

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8" blade, 13" OAL
I don't remember the handle material...part of a large block I got for $2. All that's left is to put in my logo, but not gonna have time to get the etcher out b4 work



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Old 08-28-2015, 12:18 PM
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A good first attempt at a coffin handle bowie. It does seem to have the handle a little off center but that's something you can try to correct on the next one. Altogether, it looks well fitted. Good job.

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Old 08-29-2015, 01:57 PM
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Thanks. Yah, part of it is my stupid drill press, and the other part was trying to grind in those bevels. Was def more challenging than I thought lol
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Old 08-29-2015, 10:17 PM
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Looks nice and clean, love the coffin handle! Good work, keep it up!


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Old 08-30-2015, 02:54 PM
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Well done !!
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Old 09-03-2015, 04:11 PM
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Looking good.
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Old 09-03-2015, 11:18 PM
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Looks like a really nice piece of walnut to me. Nice work!


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