though up close, th rosewood and maple need better finishing. i think i have determined that more figured woods need less carving, more finishing/sanding. the rosewood was so hard it was like rock, seriously.
: ^ P
a chunk cracked off the brass tube and i had to epoxy it back on before i could continue...
You say that "up close," the maple and rosewood needed more sanding, but in the picture it certainly looks fine. I'm inclined to take your word for it; I know how most of my knife flaws vanish in pictures.
Personally, my favorite is the grain on the purple-heart. Sweet look.
yeah, in person, they had a _bit_ of roughness/pitting. i busted them apart, sanded them down, re-burnished and refinished them. they're much better now, only a few small pits left in the rosewood (frickin' stony crap! the next piece i'm not even going to chisel, i'll carve it with rasps) and the maple actually shows the curl/waves now
( ... )
Comments 8
Reply
thank you.
X ^ D
though up close, th rosewood and maple need better finishing. i think i have determined that more figured woods need less carving, more finishing/sanding. the rosewood was so hard it was like rock, seriously.
: ^ P
a chunk cracked off the brass tube and i had to epoxy it back on before i could continue...
feh. at least now i know.
; ^ )
Reply
Reply
thank, sis. ; ^ )
now to find someone to buy them...
Reply
Reply
they're a cross(tm) style twist mechanism/refill, hand carved, i carve them to be a bit an the fat/front-heavy/comfy~ergonomic side.
part of me just wants to say ~$40, depending some on style and wood (the comforts can also be made without the silicone grippy part, just all wood).
your input?
Reply
You say that "up close," the maple and rosewood needed more sanding, but in the picture it certainly looks fine. I'm inclined to take your word for it; I know how most of my knife flaws vanish in pictures.
Personally, my favorite is the grain on the purple-heart. Sweet look.
Reply
Reply
Leave a comment