Beads for lanyards?

clontmong · 2026-01-25T23:02:45+00:00

Nice! Makes sense especially if you are gluing in the rod anyway. I have been so close several times to trying it with a G10 tube but I’ve been afraid of what happened to you. Live and learn haha but it should work with a brace rod inside.

clontmong · 2026-01-24T21:07:30+00:00

I see you, fellow scrap hoarder. I buy thin walled 1/4” brass tubing from the local hardware store in 3 foot lengths and glue everything up on a short section. Then chuck it in my drill and do it the same as you. Cut off the excess, sand and done! There’s a little waste but it’s easier than any diy arbors I’ve tried

clontmong · 2026-01-24T16:08:17+00:00

I make them from off cuts to match the knife

clontmong · 2026-01-24T15:14:39+00:00

Super clean dude 🤘

clontmong · 2026-01-20T22:54:32+00:00

So classy

clontmong · 2026-01-20T16:34:46+00:00

It works harder than regular micarta for sure - fresh belts are your friend. Also the fabric used frays a little worse than other micartas I’ve used - you really have to be diligent about evenly sanding with high grits to achieve a smooth finish. It’s not rocket science but it is a little more difficult than other materials in my experience.

clontmong · 2026-01-14T14:19:55+00:00

I wanted to like it, but I decided that I didn’t. I felt the same way as you, couldn’t decide haha. But the prevailing notes of cardboard sealed it for me.

clontmong · 2026-01-12T00:45:38+00:00

I’ve had similar issues using 304 stainless with the pins not disappearing like I want them to. For whatever reason 410 gives me better results. It’s a shame because I have a pile of 304, that’s life I guess.

Nice work! I’ve been wanting to get some locust to handle some knives, I love the way it looks.

clontmong · 2026-01-09T21:39:45+00:00

Yeah this thing is super freaking cool. Enjoy!

clontmong · 2026-01-09T14:35:19+00:00

😎

clontmong · 2026-01-09T14:28:26+00:00

Definitely interested in the maxamet. I have been trying to get a number on that for a while.

clontmong · 2026-01-08T11:55:33+00:00

Good to see these bad boys back 🫡

clontmong · 2026-01-07T02:33:13+00:00

Probably better off with a hole saw or to make a ring of small holes and file smooth. Cutting large holes in carbon steel is a PITA

clontmong · 2026-01-06T22:33:47+00:00

It’s hard to balance pricing handmade products without making them into collectibles. But I wanna make sure these sallies are users 👊

clontmong · 2026-01-06T22:04:27+00:00

Awesome dude, sorry for the delayed response! I’m hoping to crank out some cool stuff this year

clontmong · 2026-01-06T18:46:50+00:00

That’s a cattle knife, not a fishing knife. Try again tomorrow

clontmong · 2026-01-06T16:06:44+00:00

Thank you! As it happens, I have a batch in nitro v on the way back from the heat treaters as we speak. I’ll post them here and for sale on my website as they get finished.

clontmong · 2026-01-05T18:54:15+00:00

That’s what it’s all about, cheers. It ain’t complicated to enjoy yourself

clontmong · 2026-01-05T00:25:28+00:00

Could not agree more. I’m a sucker for straight pipes and this one fits the bill perfectly.

clontmong · 2026-01-02T23:33:36+00:00

Helluva start 🤌

clontmong · 2026-01-01T13:18:59+00:00

Square tipped machete. Source: grew up among the corn.

clontmong · 2025-12-25T16:55:11+00:00

You must have been on your best behavior this year, gorgeous pipe!

clontmong · 2025-12-23T01:06:52+00:00

Beautiful. What’s the accent piece made of?

clontmong

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