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[Just Carving]

Bob, I loved seeing how you built this fantastic piece of art from start to finish with little or no prefabricated parts. The detail amazes me! I thank you for sharing. And I wish you fair seas and clear skies in all that you do in the future. Even after all the years we've been sharing on this forum,...

[Just Carving]

If there is no sun, you can even hold it in your hand to get the outer surfaces to soften a bit which is really all you need. Hope it works for you. Another thought I just had is the age of the compound. Mine is 4-5 years old. I imagine it gets dried out and brittle after a while.

Bob ...

[Just Carving]

I do have to put some effort into it and I do get some clumps. I keep rubbing until it smooths out and I have an even coating. Once I start stropping it smooths out and then starts to turn black, I haven't ever cleaned a strop. I just add more compound from time to time. You can try putting the compound...

[Just Carving]

I have the Murphy Knife. It was made by Amherst Cutlery. The handle is comfortable. The blade edge is good. It may need tuning up to your satisfaction. I wouldn't say the blade is fantastic--I wouldn't say it is bad or cheap. Probably it is a close second to Flexcut. The mechanics of the locking mechanism...

[Just Carving]

Here's the method to my madness: Take a 4-5 inch long piece of an old belt as wide as possible--here I have one about 1-1/2 inches wide, and glue it to a piece of wood. When the glue sets up, draw the honing compound back and forth like a crayon until the whole piece is coated lightly. You can the difference...