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What I made from a bowling ball.
Here's something different. I made the scales for this little number out of a bowling ball. Turns out I was exactly right about how well it was going to work, this was the prototype for proof of concept. I cut the ball into wide enough sections close to the middle to make scales, peeled the skin off on the fine blade bandsaw, got them warm and pressed them flat in the vise. Sanded the underside smooth and the rest was exactly what you'd do under any other circumstances. Very happy with the end result, these scales cost $4.50 because I bought the ball at Goodwill. Also, the camera hates this material, it's green and has a much stronger luster than the pics can show.
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That does look pretty nice. How much heat did it take to straighten out the scales? I ask because polyurethane is easily softened with heat so I wonder if walking around in a desert or a jungle with it would be enough to get a reaction from the scales over time. In any case, a heck of a project that you somehow managed to make look easy ...
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That turned out pretty nice.
__________________ Mark |
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"bowling balls wanted" ad !! LOL !!
good idea !! I'll bet its pretty darn durable too !! who woulda thunk ? __________________ R.Watson B.C. Canada |
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QUOTE: who woulda thunk ?
Yeah, when a bunch of guys get together and talk about knives you might hear 'leaf springs' or 'that tree I just cut down might have some burl on it' or 'antler' but you just never expect anyone to ask if you have an old bowling ball you don't need. I guess we're lucky that a bowling ball doesn't have to be forged to be useful or someone would have to invent a bowling ball press.... |
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Well, now we are obliged to invent a bowling ball press, aren't we? A couple of heated steel plates to flatten the resin after it's cut off should suffice.
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Not bad at all man, thats a very attractive design. Very cool idea using the bowling ball. Definitely your best work so far. I have to say I'm loving watching you improve so keep posting!
__________________ -Hunter |
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I love everything about it! Here when i opened this thread i was expecting an articulating vice....ive had the stuff to make one, just haven't taken the time yet. And NOW i have to find me another bowling ball!!!! Lol good work Allen!!!
Alex __________________ AT "We shall walk with a walk that is measured and slow, And watch where the chalk-white arrows go To the place where the sidewalk ends." Shel Silverstein |
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Looks good glad that worked out good for you.
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Cool!
Good on you. I am learning something new every day! Dan |
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Well by the tittle I wasn't expecting this. Real good re-use, two thumbs up!!!
__________________ C Craft Customs With every custom knife I build I try to accomplish three things. I want that knife to look so good you just have to pick it up, feel so good in your hand you can't wait to try it, and once you use it, you never want to put it down ! If I capture those three factors in each knife I build, I am assured the knife will become a piece that is used and treasured by its owner! C Craft |
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I like it. Good work Allan.
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