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  • Gamez235

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    What could this be. Well it could be called a sheath, but seeing as it is my first attempt at leather I will just call it that. I am however working to make sheaths for the B.O.C. openers that I make, this is the first and I will carry it for a bit to see if any changes need made. Once I get the kinks of production worked out I will make a pattern and start offering these here in the coming weeks.
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    Leather dye, everywhere!
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    Fall weather is in full swing and the fire pit cookers are getting a great deal of use. Order yours here:
    JG Knives Fire Pit Cooker ? JG Knives & Tools
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    Deer season is upon me here in SC and the smoke pole is all cleaned and oiled, now I jsut have to wait for the rain to let up to try and fill the freezer.
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    Another Skull Meat Fork, I took quite a few photos along the start hoping to make a good WIP thread, but once I got going on it my plan quickly fell apart. Although I think the fork turned out pretty well.
    1/2" square stock, the skull's rough shape is beat in and the handle is drawn out and flattened.
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    The eyes, nose and teeth are punched in using a few different chisels.
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    After the skull and handle are in the process of drawing and tapering out the fork end begin. I add about 5" of length from this part. The fork end is flattened slightly and hot cut. The tines shaped and bent around the horn.
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    Finished. I didn't loop this handle over like the first, wanted to try one this way to see if I liked it. So far I think both versions have a place and will make them both ways for now.
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    These are offered up and are made to order. So you can find one is in stock and will be made and ship in 2-3 days.
    Order here:
    JG Knives Skull Handled Meat Fork ? JG Knives & Tools
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    Shop progress! Well the neighbors got the big tractor our and cleared a "road" to make hauling in material easier and also allow us to use a tractor auger to dig the pier holes!
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    Had a order for 20 openers for a company in TN to fill as well. This was a fun project and really allowed to me work up a great flow for making these.
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    I made them using longer stock and used each end to make one. Gave me a great handle to hold them, so fumbling with tongs was avoided.
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    20 openers, just have to cut them off and shape the handles a bit. The part left will become more forks and steak turners in the coming weeks.
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    Concrete forms are in place and if the weather holds out, we will fill them here soon!
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    Not a can opener, still does it's job. Order yours here:
    JG Knive Hand Forged Bottle Opener ? JG Knives & Tools
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    Quick little road trip into the volunteer state!
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    A hidden gem is the first rest stop into Tennessee on I40W. Inside they have this cool little "battle box" I always make sure to hit the button and hear the sounds of the civil war every time I can.
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    At the place where US built AK rifles are made, Destructive Devices Industries!
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    On my travels I scored this sweet Yugo Mauser M48 in 8MM. Added a HB Forge Camp Axe to the photo for good measure, you can pick up the axe here:
    H&B Forge Hawks ? JG Knives & Tools
    The rifle is not for sale!
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