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Woody

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I made this tool today for a friend who wanted it for penturning it only has a 6" blade and is only 13 1/2" long it has a dutiful bit of rippled Ash for the handle
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I like the look of that so much I might make myself one dad, thanks for the thought.
 

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Your friend should be proud to use that Woody it looks excellent, beautifully made mate :claps:
 

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Hope this friend appreciates how lucky he is to have that made specially for him.....Lucky sod !!!
 

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That is something to treasure forever and even though its a tool, its a piece of work that is delightful to the eye. super stuff Woody....MADE IN THE UK by craftsman.
 

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The 'friend' wasn't Terry, by any chance? I say this because he climbed into his car when he saw this post and was last seen doing leopard crawl up Woody's driveway ...

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It ok woody put the burr elm from the roof of his covered wheel barrow i front of the workshop door
 

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Thank you all for your comments it is always a pleasure making things for friends especially when so many other friends appreciate your work as well
 

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All the metal work is done on the 4 square tools and I had to order some 4m round top screws for the small tops I didn't notice they are not counter sunk just come in to put me feet up and have a cuppa then I will turn the handles pictures will follow when done
 

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All the metal work is done on the 4 square tools and I had to order some 4m round top screws for the small tops I didn't notice they are not counter sunk just come in to put me feet up and have a cuppa then I will turn the handles pictures will follow when done

Woody just take it easy mate and take your time.Make 'em wait a few days or a few of weeks even !:devil::devil::devil:

P.S the one that you made for me is working a treat ..I just wouldn't be without it..:bwink:
 

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Woody just take it easy mate and take your time.Make 'em wait a few days or a few of weeks even !:devil::devil::devil:

P.S the one that you made for me is working a treat ..I just wouldn't be without it..:bwink:

Jolly good Ed I'm so pleased you like using it that makes it all worth while doing them
 
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