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Old 03-14-2011, 08:03 AM
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I made a copper butterfly for a birthday present, here are some pics.





and some of the tools I used together with a sandbag and tuckpuck

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Old 03-14-2011, 08:30 AM
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Butterfly looks nice Martine

Is that a hammer for inserts? I think the edge looks rather sharp... I could easily make a mess with it

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Old 03-14-2011, 08:33 AM
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Nice work Martine.
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Old 03-14-2011, 08:40 AM
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Looks great Martine!
Looks big enough to fit on one of Mike Smith's flowers
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Old 03-14-2011, 09:51 AM
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Is that a hammer for inserts? I think the edge looks rather sharp... I could easily make a mess with it
It is a chasing hammer, made with a large flat face so you can hit the "chisel" more easily while your attention is focused on where the other end is pointing.

knuckle saver, at least that is the intent.

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Old 03-14-2011, 11:57 AM
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Thanks for clearing that up for me, Gene
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Really nice work Martine!!!!!!

Your going to have to start moving Frank over to make more room for you!!!
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Old 03-14-2011, 10:28 PM
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Your going to have to start moving Frank over to make more room for you!!!
Ray,
That's already happening!:o:twisted:
I've been told to fix the beader,make a dollystand,.........

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Old 03-14-2011, 05:25 PM
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Definitely looks good. A lot bigger than I expected, but nice!

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It is a chasing hammer, made with a large flat face so you can hit the "chisel" more easily while your attention is focused on where the other end is pointing.

knuckle saver, at least that is the intent.

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