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This is definitely out of my lane, but when my Japanese “daughter” ask me to fix her mom’s knife - I respond. The knife was trashed with...

I'm starting to get more comfortable with this. Also getting a collection of tools. This Bolt Action pen is wrapped in Deer skin leather...

You have started a trend. Any chance of getting a tutorial on your technique for curing ad stitching?

@leehljp - I can't imagine the time you had learning from your friend - the skills of Japanese craftsman are always amazing to me - be...

Thanks for the story, Hank. The Maloof book would be worth a fortune.

Well done. Not to take away from your flat work for your wife, but my first impression upon just glancing at the tablet stand was the...

I bought jinhoa #5s off eBay. They were an Medium, fine and extra fine for $12

My wife has been asking me to make these so I finally did, Phone and Tablet Stand out of Black Walnut (her favofite wood and mine). All...

Well done, Mark.

Kevin, John T and Greg (Cozee) gave good insights. I learned extremely fine sharpening from a Japanese neighbor in the early 2000's...

My wife has been asking me to make these so I finally did, Phone and Tablet Stand out of Black Walnut (her favofite wood and mine). All...

This is definitely out of my lane, but when my Japanese “daughter” ask me to fix her mom’s knife - I respond. The knife was trashed with...

Thought after my last post. Look at the metalwork on the sides. Even or wavy? Use a magnet to check for body putty.

Just getting back to making pens after many years. I’m just starting out with some fun easy stuff to get use to the tools. You may...

My wife has been asking me to make these so I finally did, Phone and Tablet Stand out of Black Walnut (her favofite wood and mine). All...