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Jamesh76
Posts: 2019 Joined: Wed Sep 14, 2016 6:05 pm
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by Jamesh76 » Mon Oct 09, 2017 7:22 am
Carpdaddy wrote: Want me to pm him “your” address James? Would save you the trouble.
LOL, I think he has the correct one
Graps
Posts: 6696 Joined: Mon Sep 08, 2014 8:39 pm
#137
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by Graps » Mon Oct 09, 2017 5:05 pm
Figured I should show the button that came off the same antler .
I guy named Stumpy taught me how to cut these on a band saw .
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"Maybe the truly handicapped people are the ones that don't need God as much." ~ Joni Eareckson Tada
Graps
Posts: 6696 Joined: Mon Sep 08, 2014 8:39 pm
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by Graps » Mon Oct 09, 2017 5:15 pm
Consider the work of God: for who can make that straight, which he hath made crooked?
Ecclesiastes 7:13
I'm reminded of this every time I work with antlers and walking sticks .
Always remember , I did not make the knife handle , the beauty was made by God .
"Maybe the truly handicapped people are the ones that don't need God as much." ~ Joni Eareckson Tada
Captainkirk
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Posts: 12788 Joined: Tue Aug 26, 2014 8:19 pm
#139
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by Captainkirk » Mon Oct 09, 2017 5:53 pm
graps wrote:
I guy named Stumpy taught me how to cut these on a band saw .
I hope that's all he taught you to cut...
Buttons are kinda useless if'n ya can't button them.
Aim small, miss small!
Jamesh76
Posts: 2019 Joined: Wed Sep 14, 2016 6:05 pm
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by Jamesh76 » Thu Oct 12, 2017 2:17 pm
Knife came in the mail today. I am lost for words. Very nice craftsmanship, perfect in every way. Thank you so much! It's back on my belt now.
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Graps
Posts: 6696 Joined: Mon Sep 08, 2014 8:39 pm
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by Graps » Thu Oct 12, 2017 2:41 pm
Thank you for having me do that for you .
And your very welcome .
Hope you get it christened soon .
"Maybe the truly handicapped people are the ones that don't need God as much." ~ Joni Eareckson Tada
Shadowhntr
Posts: 4614 Joined: Wed Feb 10, 2016 4:47 pm
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by Shadowhntr » Thu Oct 12, 2017 4:57 pm
Yay! We are getting close to closure here! All James needs...is a willing deer...
The element of surprise can never be replaced by persistence.
Jamesh76
Posts: 2019 Joined: Wed Sep 14, 2016 6:05 pm
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by Jamesh76 » Sat Jan 06, 2018 2:11 pm
She got put to use last night on some meat Turkey. Flawless performance. Check out that 1/2 breast. About 9 lbs.
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Graps
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by Graps » Sat Jan 06, 2018 3:56 pm
Nice way to get it broke in.
"Maybe the truly handicapped people are the ones that don't need God as much." ~ Joni Eareckson Tada
stumper
Posts: 2688 Joined: Wed Sep 14, 2016 7:40 pm
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by stumper » Sat Jan 06, 2018 10:02 pm
Graps does some amazing work. We really have a talent rich site here.
Nothing clears a troubled mind like shooting a bow.