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Main Discussion Area => Flintknapping => Topic started by: bjrogg on January 09, 2018, 12:58:43 pm

Title: A little late but better than never
Post by: bjrogg on January 09, 2018, 12:58:43 pm

We've had a serious family crisis that has required a lot of my time for about the last month. This is a late Christmas present. It's TV on a cholla handle. The button is English walnut and red cedar. I hope my recipient likes it. I was planning for more but I'm afraid this will have to do.
Bjrogg

Title: Re: A little late but better than never
Post by: mullet on January 09, 2018, 03:24:15 pm

I like it, BJ, your recipient should too.

Title: Re: A little late but better than never
Post by: Parnell on January 09, 2018, 04:00:40 pm

No doubt!  Gotta love that picture of it and n the snow.  Cool!

Title: Re: A little late but better than never
Post by: bjrogg on January 09, 2018, 06:03:03 pm

Thanks Eddie
Thanks Steve and congrats on the BOM
Bjrogg

Title: Re: A little late but better than never
Post by: JW_Halverson on January 09, 2018, 06:27:34 pm

Quote from: Parnell on January 09, 2018, 04:00:40 pm

No doubt!  Gotta love that picture of it and n the snow.  Cool!

Absolutely!  That's a great image!

Title: Re: A little late but better than never
Post by: bjrogg on January 09, 2018, 07:32:30 pm

Thanks JW, it was a beautiful day today. 24 degrees sunny and no wind. Man it felt good after all the cold and wind we've been  having. Last week it would have been a indoors picture.
Bjrogg

Title: Re: A little late but better than never
Post by: JEB on January 09, 2018, 07:41:01 pm

That's a good one Brian.  Nice job on the blade and the cholla handle.

Title: Re: A little late but better than never
Post by: bjrogg on January 09, 2018, 07:46:03 pm

Thanks Jon, hope you and your wife are enjoying your winter.
Bjrogg

Title: Re: A little late but better than never
Post by: Trapper Rob on January 09, 2018, 07:49:16 pm

BJ if that don't make him happy nothing will.

Title: Re: A little late but better than never
Post by: bjrogg on January 09, 2018, 08:00:18 pm

Thanks Rob. I got it all boxed up and it should get sent out in the morning.
Bjrogg

Title: Re: A little late but better than never
Post by: Hawkdancer on January 09, 2018, 11:57:17 pm

BJ,
That is a real nifty present, well worth waiting for, and a great addition to a collection!
Hawkdancer

Title: Re: A little late but better than never
Post by: bjrogg on January 10, 2018, 03:57:22 am

Thanks Hawkdancer. It's been a strange Christmas Season this year. I started out really in the Christmas Spirit but then things happened that just didn't make it feel like Christmas anymore. It's been a really difficult time and looking forward to better.
Bjrogg

Title: Re: A little late but better than never
Post by: Zuma on January 10, 2018, 01:10:33 pm

Sad to see your last reply. You have really spread some joy here
with us members. PM anytime brother.
Great finish to that knife.
Zuma

Title: Re: A little late but better than never
Post by: bjrogg on January 10, 2018, 01:32:02 pm

Thanks Zuma, I didn't mean to be a downer. It's just one of those huge bumps in the road. My daughter is having a very though spell. She has taken a huge step now she needs to take a whole bunch of small ones. She can use some prayers. We all can use some prayers. Thanks so much and I'll probably PM you when I get more time. I'll still try to spread some joy. Everything is moving in the right direction. It just moves a bit slow.
Bjrogg

Title: Re: A little late but better than never
Post by: lebhuntfish on January 10, 2018, 05:46:30 pm

Bj,  I hope you family situation gets better for you.

I love the knife! I had a piece of cholla cactus on a bow handle last summer.  I filled all the little holes with epoxy mixed with some turquoise rit dye.  It turned out Sweet! Just a thought, but you probably already sent it off. Someone will be very Happy for sure!

Patrick

Title: Re: A little late but better than never
Post by: bjrogg on January 11, 2018, 05:37:18 am

My sincere Thanks Patrick. I really do like the cholla for handles. It does have a really cool look that is not common to this area. I toyed with the idea of making a removable button and storing something in handle. Like maybe some fish hooks and line. When I took it to the post office the lady there wanted to know if I'd make one for her husband. She couldn't believe it was a TV screen.
Bjrogg

Title: Re: A little late but better than never
Post by: lebhuntfish on January 11, 2018, 07:17:05 am

Quote from: bjrogg on January 11, 2018, 05:37:18 am

My sincere Thanks Patrick. I really do like the cholla for handles. It does have a really cool look that is not common to this area. I toyed with the idea of making a removable button and storing something in handle. Like maybe some fish hooks and line. When I took it to the post office the lady there wanted to know if I'd make one for her husband. She couldn't believe it was a TV screen.
Bjrogg

Your welcome buddy.
I always get a kick out of the looks and questions I have gotten  from the post office employees.

Patrick

Title: Re: A little late but better than never
Post by: flungonin on January 16, 2018, 11:15:03 pm

Love the way you finished the Cholla handle

Title: Re: A little late but better than never
Post by: bjrogg on January 17, 2018, 05:18:41 am

Thanks flungonin. It's at it's new home now. It made it safely on Santa's sleigh to another PA member in Ohio. Glad to hear hunter bob liked it to. I like to file the cholla down to fit my hand. Put a button on and a little English Walnut stain and tru oil. I have thought of doing like Patrick did, but never tried it yet.
Bjrogg