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Offline Doug Campbell

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I like it...
« on: July 05, 2011, 09:39:00 PM »
Thought I'd share a pic of the first blade from a billet made on my new press. Been pretty busy up here so it's been in process for a while but finally ready to look at. This is also my first "W" pattern although it's obvious there's room for improvement. I "laddered" the billet to get the pattern to come out, maybe some day they'll be as nice as Lin's... Oh and just so you'll know she aint spoken for yet  ;)

 

Here's a pic of my little press also, she only weighs a little over 750#. Sometimes ya gotta use what ya got available...  ;)
 

Thanks for looking!!
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Offline DANA HOLMAN

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Re: I like it...
« Reply #1 on: July 05, 2011, 10:08:00 PM »
Dang Doug, W Patteren or not I like it, I think the tip of the blade is cool and really like the profile, nice job.
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Offline Kevin Evans

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Re: I like it...
« Reply #2 on: July 05, 2011, 10:40:00 PM »
The pattern is good,next time it will be even better!  :thumbsup:  Kinda digg'in the little recurve thing.

That press looks good,(I'm thinking red or blue)
Or whatever, she really needs some lip-stick.Hec it looks like a guy from Mo. made it .and even in Mo. we still have paint.(only Green though)Want me to send you some??

Hey Doug, I need some dyes like that for my 25# er do you think you could send them to Mo.,you probally don't need it anymore with a press like that.    ;)
 
Excellent work all around!
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Offline akaboomer

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Re: I like it...
« Reply #3 on: July 05, 2011, 10:41:00 PM »
I love it. The way I understand it any successful forge weld is something to be proud of. Congrats.

Chris
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Re: I like it...
« Reply #4 on: July 06, 2011, 07:17:00 AM »
Very nice!!
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Offline Shakes.602

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Re: I like it...
« Reply #5 on: July 06, 2011, 07:31:00 AM »
THAT is BEAUTIFIMUS!!   :clapper:    :clapper:
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Offline Roughcountry

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Re: I like it...
« Reply #6 on: July 06, 2011, 10:31:00 AM »
Congrats on the new press Doug.

Thats a very cool blade.
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Offline Danny Rowan

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Re: I like it...
« Reply #7 on: July 06, 2011, 03:07:00 PM »
quote:Oh and just so you'll know she aint spoken for yet

She is now

  :bigsmyl:  

What are ya gonna use for the haft?

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Offline SveinD

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Re: I like it...
« Reply #8 on: July 06, 2011, 03:41:00 PM »
Nice!!!
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Offline GWV

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Re: I like it...
« Reply #9 on: July 06, 2011, 08:52:00 PM »
Really nice!
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Offline Scott Roush

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Re: I like it...
« Reply #10 on: July 06, 2011, 08:54:00 PM »
great stuff Doug... fun having a press eh? I'm itching to weld up my first damascus billet...
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Offline Bodork

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Re: I like it...
« Reply #11 on: July 06, 2011, 09:54:00 PM »
I envy you guys!!
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Offline Toecutter

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Re: I like it...
« Reply #12 on: July 07, 2011, 12:15:00 AM »
Super Cool!
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Offline amar911

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Re: I like it...
« Reply #13 on: July 07, 2011, 03:18:00 AM »
I like that blade a lot, Doug! Danny is quicker on the draw than I am sometimes. He is going to love that knife!!! I sure love the knives you made for me. Please post pictures of the finished knife and sheath.

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Offline Danny Rowan

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Re: I like it...
« Reply #14 on: July 07, 2011, 07:43:00 PM »
Sorry Allan,

I just could not pass it up. This knife thing is getting worse than my bow addiction,LOL.

I have 5 of Doug's knives, this will make 6. All but one are damascus.

I have 5 or 6 of Karl's knives also, all but one are damascus, and a few from other makers.
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Offline Steve Nuckels

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Re: I like it...
« Reply #15 on: July 07, 2011, 09:21:00 PM »
Doug, I'm liking that damascus pattern, and I have been liking the deep belly blades lately.  The press looks great!

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Offline amar911

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Re: I like it...
« Reply #16 on: July 08, 2011, 02:29:00 AM »
Danny,

I know what you mean. I am addicted to knives like those that Doug, Karl and some others build. The St. Jude collaboration knife is on it's way to me right now, and it is spectacular, as you know. Glad to know you will be the proud owner of this knife.

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Offline Izzy

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Re: I like it...
« Reply #17 on: July 08, 2011, 07:47:00 AM »
Super fine blade there bud.
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Offline Ray Hammond

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Re: I like it...
« Reply #18 on: July 08, 2011, 11:17:00 AM »
Nice work, Doug.  I hope my first is that good!!!
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Offline OconeeDan

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Re: I like it...
« Reply #19 on: July 08, 2011, 11:48:00 AM »
Doug, that is simply awesome!
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