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Title: NEED HELP!
Post by: Ramsey on March 14, 2008, 07:45:00 PM

COULD YOU GUYS GIVE ME A FEW IDEAS ON HOW TO
ATTACH A CHIPPED GLASS BLANK TO A DEER ANTLER
AND ADD LEATHER WRAPPING BY THE BLADE(not sure
what that is called)thanks in advance.  :confused:

Title: Re: NEED HELP!
Post by: Ramsey on March 14, 2008, 08:07:00 PM

The knife blade is 6 inches long by 1 1/2
the antler is 6 inches also.
 http://i251.photobucket.com/albums/gg308/skileejade/100_1880.jpg

Title: Re: NEED HELP!
Post by: sticshooter on March 14, 2008, 09:16:00 PM

Well I did a couple but not sure if I did them right LOL. I would pick the antler handle I want cut a groove in it where I want the bpade to go put some epoxy in it and let dry. then wrap with leather .<><

Title: Re: NEED HELP!
Post by: Ramsey on March 14, 2008, 10:15:00 PM

I got the blade on the antler,looks pretty good
but the wrap looks kinda screwy.try and try again.Oh, do you happen to know if or how your
suppose to preserve the handle?

Title: Re: NEED HELP!
Post by: JEFF B on March 14, 2008, 10:20:00 PM

why dont ya use sinew for the wrap it would look awesome.and easy to put on.  :thumbsup:

Title: Re: NEED HELP!
Post by: MYSTIKBOW on March 14, 2008, 11:25:00 PM

Yup sinew works and looks alot nicer. Sinew is also much easier to wrap with then leather. Here is a pic of one I did using sinew.

 (http://i6.photobucket.com/albums/y215/JOHN4Mystikbow/000_1252.jpg)

Title: Re: NEED HELP!
Post by: MYSTIKBOW on March 14, 2008, 11:28:00 PM

I stained the sinew using minwax early american stain. Just pull it through a rag with some stain on it, hang it up to dry for 10-15 min. then pull lightly through a clean to wipe off access.

Title: Re: NEED HELP!
Post by: MYSTIKBOW on March 14, 2008, 11:32:00 PM

I did use a leather wrap on a paleo style knapped blade but that was because the blade and handle are knapped all one piece. here is a pic.
 (http://i6.photobucket.com/albums/y215/JOHN4Mystikbow/100_2394.jpg)

Title: Re: NEED HELP!
Post by: Ramsey on March 14, 2008, 11:40:00 PM

The sinew looks pretty sweet.THis is what I
meant by leather looking screwy.
 http://i251.photobucket.com/albums/gg308/skileejade/100_1882.jpg  and are my pictures showing up?

Title: Re: NEED HELP!
Post by: MYSTIKBOW on March 14, 2008, 11:47:00 PM

Yeah I see what ya mean about the leather. Kind of takes away from the beauty of that blade!

 Your pic link is showing up.

Title: Re: NEED HELP!
Post by: Ramsey on March 15, 2008, 09:47:00 AM

were do you get that sinew from?Does it have to
be shiny?I still wonder about handle preservation.  :banghead:

Title: Re: NEED HELP!
Post by: brettlandon on March 15, 2008, 10:15:00 AM

Check with Three Rivers (a sponsor here), as they have a good selection of both real and artificial sinew.  Polyeurethane is always a good protectant, though it will turn somewhat amber in time.  Wax has been used for centuries to protect things from the elements, but it requires some maintianence.  Now let's see some pictures.  I want pictures!

-Brett

Title: Re: NEED HELP!
Post by: Ramsey on March 15, 2008, 10:58:00 AM

THIS IS THE THIRD WRAP AND STILL DON'T KNOW.
THIS IS TURNING OUT TO BE WAY HARD FINDING
THE RIGHT LOOK, THIS IS JUST FOR DISPLAY
ONLY FOR A LADY THAT OWNS THE ARCHERY SHOP
HERE.SO THIS IS WAY IMPORTANT AS YOU CAN SEE.
 http://i251.photobucket.com/albums/gg308/skileejade/100_1888.jpg

Title: Re: NEED HELP!
Post by: LC on March 15, 2008, 12:12:00 PM

Looks good to me! Real nice

Title: Re: NEED HELP!
Post by: brettlandon on March 15, 2008, 12:16:00 PM

As a display only, it looks great!  Nice job.  :clapper:  

-Brett

Title: Re: NEED HELP!
Post by: Ramsey on March 15, 2008, 12:23:00 PM

what is sinew and what is it made of?  :banghead:

Title: Re: NEED HELP!
Post by: Ramsey on March 15, 2008, 02:23:00 PM

how much do you change for said serve?

Title: Re: NEED HELP!
Post by: MYSTIKBOW on March 15, 2008, 02:56:00 PM

Billy, I like the way you have it wraped that way much better. That will make a nice desplay.

 John