TL-29 mods thread... Let's put 'em here
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Hi Mike,
Thank you for the thoughtful reply and useful details! Your reply has shown me that it's more than I want to tackle right now, so I think I will just use and enjoy this knife as-is.
Thanks again,
Myron
Thank you for the thoughtful reply and useful details! Your reply has shown me that it's more than I want to tackle right now, so I think I will just use and enjoy this knife as-is.
Thanks again,
Myron
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You have done some wonderful work on those ones Derek. The TL-29 is a good solid knife and you have shown some very imaginative variations of them. I never tire at looking at your work.
Tony.
You have done some wonderful work on those ones Derek. The TL-29 is a good solid knife and you have shown some very imaginative variations of them. I never tire at looking at your work.
Tony.
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Myron,
Get some cheaper "junk" knives and work on 'em. Reshape some blades, take 'em apart and put 'em back together.
Save your best knifes for later when you get more experience.
That Camillus Electricians knife has some good bones! It is a good candidate for a nice mod!
Get in there and get your hands dirty!
"Life is tough.... but it's tougher if you're stupid."....John Wayne
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Here's one that was a pretty beat up Camillus. I did it in buffalo horn. I'm not sure I like that material, but it sure does shine up nice! After I polished it I found a couple places that were dinged a bit... Sorry for the pictures but the sun's out!
If the thunder don't get you then the lightening will!
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You guys are very good.
Harold
Harold
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Looks great, Byrd!!
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Everything else is just a hobby.
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Everything else is just a hobby.
~Reverand
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Yes I agree, you did a fine job!
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Thank you all! It was a fun project. I love redoing these TL29's. They are plentiful and inexpensive and great for me to learn on!
If the thunder don't get you then the lightening will!
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Good job Byrd!!
Here’s one I finished yesterday. This one belongs to stockman now!!
Screwdriver converted to Napanoch style punch and added ebony handles and checkered
Here’s one I finished yesterday. This one belongs to stockman now!!
Screwdriver converted to Napanoch style punch and added ebony handles and checkered
Life is too short to carry an ugly knife!!
Shawn
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Good look on that one Byrd.
Shawn, I like the punch modification. The handles look great as well.
Shawn, I like the punch modification. The handles look great as well.
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I want to Thank Shawn for the coolest Factory Customized knife. Locking punch, hand checkered scales. All made for me and gifted to me.
Shawn is very talented, with his work on guns and knives. He is also my friend, all made possible through our connection on AAPK.
Thank you Shawn
Harold
" life is too short to carry an ugly knife"
Shawn is very talented, with his work on guns and knives. He is also my friend, all made possible through our connection on AAPK.
Thank you Shawn
Harold
" life is too short to carry an ugly knife"
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That is a sweet TL29! Great work, and I love the checkering!
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Harold (stockman) is a great friend and has helped me learn a lot about Winchester and other brands of knives!!
It’s nice to have someone like him to talk to every now and then!!
Thanks for your knowledge and friendship Harold!!
It’s nice to have someone like him to talk to every now and then!!
Thanks for your knowledge and friendship Harold!!
Life is too short to carry an ugly knife!!
Shawn
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WOW... that is a nice couple of knives!
That buffalo horn sure does polish up real nice! And, I know it is mostly just black but in hand it has to be extra sweet!
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The checkering and secondary blade on the last one sure is nice!!
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Great job guys!
That buffalo horn sure does polish up real nice! And, I know it is mostly just black but in hand it has to be extra sweet!
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The checkering and secondary blade on the last one sure is nice!!
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Great job guys!
"Life is tough.... but it's tougher if you're stupid."....John Wayne
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That is one sweet mod,checkering and all(awl)!
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I might be addicted!! Finished another one this week.
Life is too short to carry an ugly knife!!
Shawn
Shawn
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Nice! That's some poppin' stag!
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Very nice, Shawn!
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Nice Looking Knife!!! Looks like it would be an easy carry.
David
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Looks just as good the second time!
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Thanks guys!
Life is too short to carry an ugly knife!!
Shawn
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Shawn,Winchester M21 wrote: ↑Fri Mar 27, 2020 11:59 pm I might be addicted!! Finished another one this week.
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That looks great! Love the stag.
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WOW.....
That is sure 'nuff an addicting knife!
Great job!
I LIKE it!
That is sure 'nuff an addicting knife!
Great job!
I LIKE it!
"Life is tough.... but it's tougher if you're stupid."....John Wayne
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I just got back, from a Father's Day trek, to Hot Springs Village, Arkansas. My father had been an electrician, prior to getting in to the radio and records world. We always had the fanciest ceiling fans and indoor / outdoor lighting, in our house. If it could be converted or upgraded, he did it. A few months back...I had him come down and help me put in some lighting and electrical plugs, under my recent RV cover. Additionally, he helped me convert it from a 30 Amp plug...to a 50 Amp plug. It's getting harder for him to do the labor. I had him be the brains of the project and I provided the "brawn". I'd never really known the story behind him being an elctrician; but, had the time to get a lot of the story. His mother had been a secretary, working for an electrical company. Long story short...he had his Journeyman's license at age 16 and his Master Electricians license by the time he was 18. No small accomplishment. He put himself through college, working part time as an electrician. While he made good money as an 18 year old...he's wasn't enthralled with working in the heat of Texas construction sites.
I dressed up this Camco TL-29, for him (with camel bone); however, left the screwdriver and "workings", to stay true to it's roots.
It brought a smile to his face.
I dressed up this Camco TL-29, for him (with camel bone); however, left the screwdriver and "workings", to stay true to it's roots.
It brought a smile to his face.
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