jok 3,301 Posted February 27, 2017 Report Share Posted February 27, 2017 Thought you might like this. It's always difficult to fashion a thumb stick with differing tine thicknesses. I trimmed and shortened the tickets tine and added black buffalo horn to give it some symmetry. Also the coin inlaid is a 1917 silver sixpence which is fairly unusual. The shaft is made from kiln dries ash which I've stained and polished. All in all not a bad little thing. The recipient doesn't yet know he's having it. Jok. 9 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
devon flighter 421 Posted February 27, 2017 Report Share Posted February 27, 2017 very tidy job that jok tines look very well balanced and the fork looks very comfortably shaped for a roe ,whats it tipped with ? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
jok 3,301 Posted February 27, 2017 Author Report Share Posted February 27, 2017 Eh up Devon. Yes it worked OK. It's finished on the tip and, if you have a close look, down the right side where I trimmed it, in black buffalo horn. Polished up a treat. Jok. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
jok 3,301 Posted February 27, 2017 Author Report Share Posted February 27, 2017 Speaking of. Devon . Have you any antler lying around. I'm keen to do a few more. Jok. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
GruffaloGriff 1,859 Posted February 27, 2017 Report Share Posted February 27, 2017 Nice one Jok, good to see some of your work on here again. Griff 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
jok 3,301 Posted February 27, 2017 Author Report Share Posted February 27, 2017 Thank you Griff. Yes it's been a while but I've been really busy with the boxes. The sticks are something I had a go at some years ago and just thought it would be nice to have a change. Originally I was going to use hazel but my mate makes snooker cues so I had one of his blanks which worked grand. If I can obtain more antler I'll do something similar to your fantastic knife carvings. I've got the Dremel up and running so can have a bit of a go. Looking forward to a few evening projects. Jok. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
devon flighter 421 Posted February 27, 2017 Report Share Posted February 27, 2017 Speaking of. Devon . Have you any antler lying around. I'm keen to do a few more. Jok. what sort of thing you after jok ? i know ive a box of bits in the workshop somewhere not sure if theres any full antlers in though ! i have a bit of a look in morning Quote Link to post Share on other sites
jok 3,301 Posted February 27, 2017 Author Report Share Posted February 27, 2017 Well Devon. It's a bit like the blind leading the blind. I've certainly got ideas in my head and it would involve all sorts of antler. However, unlike our good friend Griff, The Master, I'm limited to what fits the obvious diameter of the antler crown. That being said, I'm going to have a go at anything so therefore anything is a bonus as at the minute I have nothing. As I mentioned to Griff I have the Dremel up and running so willing to task anything. Jok Quote Link to post Share on other sites
jok 3,301 Posted February 27, 2017 Author Report Share Posted February 27, 2017 Yes Larry. I loved the running hare on the old silver three pennies piece. Would like one of them for a stick. Something different never hurts does it? Jok. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
jok 3,301 Posted February 28, 2017 Author Report Share Posted February 28, 2017 I'll have a look now mate. There's one or two on here making enquiries so I'd better shape up. Jok. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
jok 3,301 Posted February 28, 2017 Author Report Share Posted February 28, 2017 I see what you mean Stockpot. They mostly seem too big but I like some of the designs. That leaping salmon would certainly fit the bill. Thanks for the heads up. Jok. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
devon flighter 421 Posted February 28, 2017 Report Share Posted February 28, 2017 so carving type bits then ?from what i remember theres some small palmated bits "flatish " and a load of straight pieces dont think there will be any forks though ,ill have a squint after lunch 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
jok 3,301 Posted February 28, 2017 Author Report Share Posted February 28, 2017 LUNCH???? You live well. Ffs I get one meal a day when I'm lucky. Lol. Thank you for looking my friend. Don't exactly know where all this is going but I'm going for it anyway. Jok. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
devon flighter 421 Posted February 28, 2017 Report Share Posted February 28, 2017 that IS the only meal of the day just tried to upload to photo***cket and given up " now i remember what its like out in the sticks with a crap internet speed and connection " these may do a small opinel ,any use ? depends on what your planning https://www.dropbox.com/s/6yw5kthvjintir3/2017-02-28%2017.58.36.jpg?dl=0 https://www.dropbox.com/s/u9kecmk7g9nld25/2017-02-28%2017.59.01.jpg?dl=0 thats if the wooluf dont get them first Quote Link to post Share on other sites
jok 3,301 Posted February 28, 2017 Author Report Share Posted February 28, 2017 Right. First thanks for digging them out. Second. I'm, at this stage, going to stay with the thumbstick idea. Tell you why. It's the diameter where the horn marries the stick that I need. I'll leave the opinells to Griff. He does a fantastic job on them mothers. That last, the Lurcher, is easily as good as his last 2. Because I know he reads all these posts I'm going to suggest a barn owl head as a future project. The colours should work lovely. Anyhow pal I'll crack on and won't forget your help. Will stay in touch Och Aye. Jok. 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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