Jeremy Blohm 528 Posted August 20, 2020 Share Posted August 20, 2020 Here is how it happened. and my excellent first aid work. Link to post Share on other sites
Jeremy Blohm 528 Posted August 20, 2020 Share Posted August 20, 2020 I just changed the dressing and got a picture. Should I upload it? Link to post Share on other sites
Alan Longmire 2,891 Posted August 20, 2020 Share Posted August 20, 2020 If you do, put it in the "shop safety" subforum with the whole story and a "graphic image" warning. Just so people know what they're getting in to. Link to post Share on other sites
Jeremy Blohm 528 Posted August 20, 2020 Share Posted August 20, 2020 Good call... I will do that once im done with this axe. Link to post Share on other sites
Chris Christenberry 352 Posted August 20, 2020 Share Posted August 20, 2020 OH BROTHER, could I ever put one in THAT forum! Link to post Share on other sites
Gerald Boggs 228 Posted August 20, 2020 Share Posted August 20, 2020 It should be noted for those that missed it, the handle is too short, this was going to happen sooner or later :-( Link to post Share on other sites
Brian Myers 133 Posted August 20, 2020 Share Posted August 20, 2020 Dang. Its always the smallest things that will stop us in our tracks screaming words best not said out loud. Link to post Share on other sites
Gary LT 129 Posted August 20, 2020 Share Posted August 20, 2020 Jeremy, I know that really hurts and it’s a PiTA to work around. Perhaps on the brighter side your friend did hit the drift ! Great looking axe work you are making! Gary LT Link to post Share on other sites
Gerhard Gerber 358 Posted August 21, 2020 Share Posted August 21, 2020 Seeing that mock-up pic I could almost feel the blow...... Link to post Share on other sites
Jeremy Blohm 528 Posted August 22, 2020 Share Posted August 22, 2020 This is the cruiser double bit axe I was working on when I injured my hand. Weight is 29.5 ounces. Link to post Share on other sites
Conner Michaux 274 Posted August 22, 2020 Share Posted August 22, 2020 This is the current project 1 Link to post Share on other sites
Austin_Lyles 162 Posted August 24, 2020 Share Posted August 24, 2020 (edited) Greetings folks. I'm not sure where to post this and I'm beginning to think this isn't the right place as I'd love to post in show in tell, however this is a bladesmith's forum and not a luthier forum...... and so..... this is what happened in the shop today, yesterday, and the month before. Knives are being worked on! And Alan, if you feel it's not appropriate, feel free to remove or move to a more appropriate spot! At the end of it all, it's still surreal to think that this was something I've built with my own hands from scratch with minimal tools and no knowledge. It's been a month and a half journey of blood, sweat, and a few tears (of joy....that something ACTUALLY WORKED). So here's some photos. For those who care about the woods used: - Engelmann Spruce top with Spanish Cedar bracing. -East Indian Rosewood sides and back with African Mahogany bracing -African Mahogany neck -Bolivian Rosewood veneer and Curly Maple/Black ABS bindings -Grover Vintage Tuners Edited August 24, 2020 by Austin_Lyles 4 Link to post Share on other sites
Garry Keown 1,015 Posted August 24, 2020 Share Posted August 24, 2020 Outstanding work @Austin_Lyles I watched a guy build a violin on line a while back and the intracisy of the work is inspiring. For someone who did this " with minimal tools and no knowledge" the result is beautiful. The next queastion is, "can you play" Link to post Share on other sites
Alan Longmire 2,891 Posted August 24, 2020 Share Posted August 24, 2020 Most impressive! Link to post Share on other sites
Brian Dougherty 1,234 Posted August 24, 2020 Share Posted August 24, 2020 Wow @Austin_Lyles. I was a woodworker long before I was a metal worker, and that is most impressive Link to post Share on other sites
Austin_Lyles 162 Posted August 24, 2020 Share Posted August 24, 2020 (edited) Thanks fellas! Garry, as to the playing... I've been playing my whole life as a relaxation thing or when I want to play something I hear. So, mediocre at best! Edited August 25, 2020 by Austin_Lyles 1 Link to post Share on other sites
Joshua States 1,826 Posted August 25, 2020 Author Share Posted August 25, 2020 Nice axe Austin! something to be proud of for sure. Link to post Share on other sites
Austin_Lyles 162 Posted August 26, 2020 Share Posted August 26, 2020 23 hours ago, Joshua States said: Nice axe Austin! something to be proud of for sure. Thank ya sir! Link to post Share on other sites
Joël Mercier 525 Posted August 27, 2020 Share Posted August 27, 2020 Sad news here, I just recently changed job and by default lost my knifemaking shop. It was a tough decision to make, but my last workplace was unsafe and I decided to leave and stay alive a bit longer. I'm keeping all my tools until I find a new place or build a garage next to the house. 3 Link to post Share on other sites
Ron Benson 95 Posted August 27, 2020 Share Posted August 27, 2020 I am sorry to hear this. I hope you get a shop set up soon. Link to post Share on other sites
Brian Myers 133 Posted August 27, 2020 Share Posted August 27, 2020 Joel when you want, you can work anywhere. I moved over three years ago when my fiance and I broke up. I went from a 25 by 12 outbuilding to a 7 by 7 plastic shed. Link to post Share on other sites
Brian Dougherty 1,234 Posted August 27, 2020 Share Posted August 27, 2020 Sorry to hear that Joël. Good on you for being brave enough to make the change. Another shop space will come along soon. Link to post Share on other sites
Alan Longmire 2,891 Posted August 27, 2020 Share Posted August 27, 2020 6 minutes ago, Brian Dougherty said: Sorry to hear that Joël. Good on you for being brave enough to make the change. Another shop space will come along soon. Exactly. It may be a while, especially this year, but you'll find or make the space to keep doing this. Link to post Share on other sites
Joshua States 1,826 Posted August 28, 2020 Author Share Posted August 28, 2020 @Joël Mercier do they have anything like this in Canadialand? Link to post Share on other sites
Joël Mercier 525 Posted August 28, 2020 Share Posted August 28, 2020 49 minutes ago, Joshua States said: @Joël Mercier do they have anything like this in Canadialand? Of course we do. I've already got a 10"x12" shed that's full of stuff. If it was only me, I'd have my garage already. But the president of the house wants other things done first . 1 2 Link to post Share on other sites
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