JamesBBrauer Posted October 24, 2009 Share Posted October 24, 2009 I have a pile of lodgepole pines out back that need the bark peeled off, so I made a drawknife this evening. The handles are turned from some maple I had, and attached to half inch mild steel. The blade is from an edger, and was tempered to a blue which seemed like a good midpoint without knowing much about the steel. I sharpened it up and it peels bark and knocks the top off the knots that get in the way. Most of the projects I see on here are completed with much better attention to detail and finish than this. But this sucker gets the job done and only took a couple of hours total. It was fun. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
adamj Posted October 24, 2009 Share Posted October 24, 2009 tools arent intended to look pretty all the time sometimes you just need something to get the job done Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David Einhorn Posted October 24, 2009 Share Posted October 24, 2009 I agree with Adam. Sometimes one just makes a tool in a hurry. Not all tools have to be pretty. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rokshasa Posted October 24, 2009 Share Posted October 24, 2009 if i make something for myself it doesn't tend to be very attractive but if i make it for someone else on the other hand i try a little harder and that only depends on the clients needs, not that i have any lol!:) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BIGGUNDOCTOR Posted October 24, 2009 Share Posted October 24, 2009 When I first read the title I thought that you had made a quick draw knife, not a quick drawknife :rolleyes: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BIGGUNDOCTOR Posted October 25, 2009 Share Posted October 25, 2009 double post Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JamesBBrauer Posted October 25, 2009 Author Share Posted October 25, 2009 I peeled lotsa bark today and this tool works great. It held its edge very well, even after ramming into all kind of pine knots. The thing is splattered with pine sap. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Martin Posted October 25, 2009 Share Posted October 25, 2009 You did take care of details! That looks like one fine tool. Great job! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pkrankow Posted October 25, 2009 Share Posted October 25, 2009 That looks like it would be a pleasure to use! At least compared so some draw knives I have used. It looks nice and wide and deep so you won't bark your knuckles (pun intended). Hope it performs nicely. Phil Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
darksaber Posted October 25, 2009 Share Posted October 25, 2009 I really like it, plus the fact that it is still holding up means you got it made right. Plus if you like the looks it shouldn't matter what anyone else thinks. One thing to keep in mind especially with knives is that function should come first and foremost, then form. To me if a knife or tool as in this case doesn't do the job it don't matter what it looks like. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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