|
 Re: I think I killed my SOD
[Re: Horn Dog]
#287103
05/10/09 07:32 PM
|
Joined: Mar 2009
Posts: 2,660
KnotSlip
Junk Yard Dog
|
|
Junk Yard Dog
Joined: Mar 2009
Posts: 2,660 |
Cool- Thanks. Maybe I will head to Harbor Freight and look for some machetes.
KS
JYD #93
"Life's too short..."
|
|
|
|
Re: I think I killed my SOD
[Re: KnotSlip]
#287104
05/10/09 09:33 PM
|
Joined: Feb 2007
Posts: 14,586
Horn Dog
Junk Yard Dog
|
|
Junk Yard Dog
Joined: Feb 2007
Posts: 14,586 |
I didn't know Harbor Freight carried machetes. I've been doing a little finishing out back today. ![[Linked Image from i173.photobucket.com]](http://i173.photobucket.com/albums/w64/rivershaman/SYKCO/Boots001.jpg) ![[Linked Image from i173.photobucket.com]](http://i173.photobucket.com/albums/w64/rivershaman/SYKCO/Boots005.jpg) The Scotchbrite wheels soften the finish and help blend the grind lines. ![[Linked Image from i173.photobucket.com]](http://i173.photobucket.com/albums/w64/rivershaman/SYKCO/Boots007.jpg)
Last edited by Horn Dog; 05/10/09 10:24 PM.
Horned, dangerous, and off my medication.
|
|
|
|
Re: I think I killed my SOD
[Re: Horn Dog]
#287105
05/10/09 10:34 PM
|
Joined: Feb 2007
Posts: 3,603
Kraz
Junk Yard Dog
|
|
Junk Yard Dog
Joined: Feb 2007
Posts: 3,603 |
Boy that SOD looks nice Vic. A Top Notch Job! <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/thumbup.gif" alt="" />
F5 like you mean it! JYD #15
|
|
|
|
Re: I think I killed my SOD
[Re: Kraz]
#287106
05/10/09 10:41 PM
|
Joined: Feb 2007
Posts: 14,586
Horn Dog
Junk Yard Dog
|
|
Junk Yard Dog
Joined: Feb 2007
Posts: 14,586 |
Thanks, Kraz. The tan finish was damaged in several places, and I hated sending Boot's knife back with anything less than the best I could do. Fortunately, I just got in some brand new Blue Zirconia belts, so I just convexed it. Sure a lot easier to do than the NMSFNO was. The SOD finish was not nearly as rough and it grinds easily. Even after all that pile of SR77 dust, the CG weighs 15 oz, two more than my LE. It should chop well.
Horned, dangerous, and off my medication.
|
|
|
|
Re: I think I killed my SOD
[Re: Horn Dog]
#287107
05/10/09 11:04 PM
|
Joined: Nov 2008
Posts: 4,902
mcjhrobinson
Junk Yard Dog
|
|
Junk Yard Dog
Joined: Nov 2008
Posts: 4,902 |
looks great vic props for helping out boots! <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/thumbup.gif" alt="" /> <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif" alt="" />
"Hey, this sure beats paying a Shrink $200.00 an hour" - Skunk Hunter
JYD #65
|
|
|
|
Re: I think I killed my SOD
[Re: mcjhrobinson]
#287108
05/11/09 12:06 AM
|
Joined: Feb 2007
Posts: 14,586
Horn Dog
Junk Yard Dog
|
|
Junk Yard Dog
Joined: Feb 2007
Posts: 14,586 |
looks great vic props for helping out boots! <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/thumbup.gif" alt="" /> <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif" alt="" /> If I hadn't, Mr. Pink, Knifeguy, or one of the other dogs with a belt sander would have. We have to look after our own, even if we do kid and laugh at each other on occasion. It is the way of the Yard.
Horned, dangerous, and off my medication.
|
|
|
|
Re: I think I killed my SOD
[Re: Horn Dog]
#287109
05/11/09 12:40 AM
|
Joined: Jul 2008
Posts: 1,379
Steel Fan
Junk Yard Dog
|
|
Junk Yard Dog
Joined: Jul 2008
Posts: 1,379 |
Now that is a cool thing to do Vic! Not just redeemed the knife....you've transformed it! <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/thumbup.gif" alt="" />
JYD #75
|
|
|
|
Re: I think I killed my SOD
[Re: Steel Fan]
#287110
05/11/09 12:50 AM
|
Joined: Nov 2008
Posts: 1,286
Boots
OP
Junk Yard Dog
|
|
OP
Junk Yard Dog
Joined: Nov 2008
Posts: 1,286 |
Horn Dog words can not describe how awesome of a person you are not to mention the master quality of your work.
If you are a friend of the yard, you are a friend of mine.
JYD #91
|
|
|
|
Re: I think I killed my SOD
[Re: KnotSlip]
#287111
05/11/09 12:57 AM
|
Joined: Nov 2008
Posts: 238
Agent Iron
Mutt
|
|
Mutt
Joined: Nov 2008
Posts: 238 |
Cool- Thanks. Maybe I will head to Harbor Freight and look for some machetes. Trust me, you do not want to look at Harbor Freight for machetes.....they are absolute crap. The handles wobble around and are ready to fall off. I can only imagine how crummy the steel is. Do as Vic says...get the $6 Tramontina from Smokey Mountain Knife works....I prefer the Bolo as well. They are great! Very tough, take a great edge, and will out chop any knife.....maybe a Mistress in certain woods could keep up...but that is about it. You can not beat $6. They are like the Mora of Machete's. Good luck.
|
|
|
|
Re: I think I killed my SOD
[Re: Boots]
#287112
05/11/09 12:58 AM
|
Joined: Jul 2008
Posts: 1,379
Steel Fan
Junk Yard Dog
|
|
Junk Yard Dog
Joined: Jul 2008
Posts: 1,379 |
Congrats on the "new" knife Boots and don't let your experience put you off developing those "skills".... <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/thumbup.gif" alt="" />
JYD #75
|
|
|
|
Re: I think I killed my SOD
[Re: Steel Fan]
#287113
05/11/09 01:01 AM
|
Joined: Nov 2008
Posts: 1,286
Boots
OP
Junk Yard Dog
|
|
OP
Junk Yard Dog
Joined: Nov 2008
Posts: 1,286 |
Congrats on the "new" knife Boots and don't let your experience put you off developing those "skills".... <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/thumbup.gif" alt="" /> Yeah just have to practice on something other then a SYCO.
If you are a friend of the yard, you are a friend of mine.
JYD #91
|
|
|
|
Re: I think I killed my SOD
[Re: Horn Dog]
#287114
05/11/09 01:35 AM
|
Joined: Mar 2008
Posts: 1,293
tyger75
Junk Yard Dog
|
|
Junk Yard Dog
Joined: Mar 2008
Posts: 1,293 |
Fortunately, I just got in some brand new Blue Zirconia belts, so I just convexed it. If you don't mind me asking you HD, where do you get your Blue Zirconia belts from? I'm trying to find if there is a supplier that sells them for a better price than Lee Valley.
JYD#70
Warning! There are more than just dogs in this yard!
|
|
|
|
|
