Dale Gribble
Can't starve us out; Can't make us run
Charter Member
Supporting Member
Multi-Factor Enabled
Belt pouch for multi-tool / light:
Wanted to try my hand at making a leather belt sheath for my LM Blast and Streamlight Micro.
Pocket chainsaw:
Had an Oregon chainsaw blade I picked up at a yard sale. Took a 32"'section of it and atached two split rings. Use wooden dowels through the rings as handles. Works better than I thought it would.
Kabar:
Didn't take any "before" pics, but it had around 3/8" broken off the tip. Took the blade down to 5 1/4 and reprofiled it. A lot of the factory coating on the metal was gone, so I blasted it, polished the blade and did a forced patina with apple cider vinegar. Removed the pommel / leather handle and made one from some maple stock I have on hand. Attached with Acraglas and pinned with 1/8 stainless rod. Used it in the kitchen quite a bit and have batonned some poplar, maple, oak and pine. Comfortable, doesn't slip around in my hand and so far, edge has held up without any deformation/chipping.
Wanted to try my hand at making a leather belt sheath for my LM Blast and Streamlight Micro.
Pocket chainsaw:
Had an Oregon chainsaw blade I picked up at a yard sale. Took a 32"'section of it and atached two split rings. Use wooden dowels through the rings as handles. Works better than I thought it would.
Kabar:
Didn't take any "before" pics, but it had around 3/8" broken off the tip. Took the blade down to 5 1/4 and reprofiled it. A lot of the factory coating on the metal was gone, so I blasted it, polished the blade and did a forced patina with apple cider vinegar. Removed the pommel / leather handle and made one from some maple stock I have on hand. Attached with Acraglas and pinned with 1/8 stainless rod. Used it in the kitchen quite a bit and have batonned some poplar, maple, oak and pine. Comfortable, doesn't slip around in my hand and so far, edge has held up without any deformation/chipping.