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[KiltedCodeWarrior]

That is great looking, Livingston. I can't wait until I have some time (and the tools and expertise) to do some wood work for myself.

[efer]

Nice Job, Livingston. I love the grain...great choice

Cheers

[Rab Gordon]

Really nice flowing shape and lovely grain pattern.

A cotton polshing mop is good for burnishing the wood.
I use 'Organoil' oils which are nice to work with (smell nice and non-toxic) and give a nice, natural finish,
http://www.organoil.com/

Rab

[Livingston]

Really nice flowing shape and lovely grain pattern.

A cotton polshing mop is good for burnishing the wood.
I use 'Organoil' oils which are nice to work with (smell nice and non-toxic) and give a nice, natural finish,
http://www.organoil.com/

Rab

Thank you Rab.

Those oils look great but wouldn't work with this wood. The oil content of the wood itself is so high that it would take 6 months for it to dry. I'll have to get some walnut, oak or hickory to try that.

[Livingston]

As alwasy seems to happen to me, after my "final" finish sanding I applied the shellac and let it dry over night. This morning I see that there are a couple spots that still show the tool marks....back to the sanding Otherwise, it I'm happy with the way it came out. The shellac really brings the grain out. After I do the final final sanding and reapply the shellac I'll post another piccie. That won't be till later in the week...have to get ready for the games up at Highlands Ranch this morning.

[ozmeath]

"This morning I see that there are a couple spots that still show the tool marks."

So often the way Livingston, as a jeweller I get it all the time. File marks, fire scale, someone elses makers mark (kiddin).
You've done a great job on the carving and made a lovely alternative. Any word on what the timber is?
Erin

[smaughazard]

Very nice! For future reference, a coat of polyurethane also brings out the grain in most woods, and is very durable.

[Livingston]

"This morning I see that there are a couple spots that still show the tool marks."

So often the way Livingston, as a jeweller I get it all the time. File marks, fire scale, someone elses makers mark (kiddin).
You've done a great job on the carving and made a lovely alternative. Any word on what the timber is?
Erin

Yes, it is Bocote. It's naturally a very oily wood.

[O'Neille]

That's Great, I'd have never thought of carving it entirely out of wood. O'Neille

[Iolaus]

Looks awesome, but it's still a sgian dubh, as it still has a blade. I wouldn't try to wear it as a dodge around any blade restrictions; wooden or not, it still has enough point to be lethal.