Dancing Devil Knives
@dancingdevil
Good morning. This natural Maple Burl looks gorgeous 🤩
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yerbearserker.base.eth 🧉
@yerbearserker
That is VERY lovely! Working with maple burls reminds me of my step-father and my grandfather who both worked extensively with wood
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Dancing Devil Knives
@dancingdevil
It’s funny to think that back when I was in art school I hated working with wood because I despise sawdust. But becoming a knifemaker, and working with it for the handles, gave me a deeper appreciation for the material.
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yerbearserker.base.eth 🧉
@yerbearserker
Different tools and times and stories. So much wonder in different materials. My godfather was a world renowned crossbow maker. He used traditional methods. He was a true craftsman and sometimes I still remember the smell of his workshop. As I do my grandfather's, and my step-father's. Ofc when I was fresh out of high school and a helper in a cabinet making place... I was not as much a fan of the sawdust I'd have to sweep up, empty, etc 😂
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Dancing Devil Knives
@dancingdevil
Wow, you just triggered a deep core memory of mine. My grandfather was a mechanic, and a hoarder. He had this crazy time capsule of a garage. Full of tools and old machinery. I got my first welding helmet from him. Every time I went in there I’d find some treasure that I can use and give new purpose.
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yerbearserker.base.eth 🧉
@yerbearserker
My Step-Father in his workshop/garage. He passed away several years ago. He was one of the good ones for sure 😊
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Dancing Devil Knives
@dancingdevil
He looks like quite the character indeed 😊 that workshop is epic 🤘🏽❤️👍🏽
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yerbearserker.base.eth 🧉
@yerbearserker
Yeah he was a faller and machine operator for most of his life. Really solid guy :)
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