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Ross Leidy 
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 Posted: 12/27/2011 at 1:43pm |
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I love cheddar, but I rarely use it in blades. :) Of course, peter79 was referring to alaskan yellow cedar.
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Ross Leidy
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Posted: 12/27/2011 at 1:44pm |
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I purchased some graphite-color dyed koto for this blade.
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Posted: 12/27/2011 at 2:30pm |
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My blade is around 87grams. |
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Viscaria Super ALC ST JOOLA Rhyzen CMD(FH) Nittaku Moristo SP (BH) |
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Ross Leidy
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Posted: 12/27/2011 at 4:39pm |
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I have it written down as a bit heavier than that at 92.4g
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peter79
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Posted: 12/27/2011 at 9:28pm |
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Here is the finished products, what a nice looking blade!!!!
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Andro Wanokiwami AO Offensive 83 gr
H3 National Orange 40 deg 2.2 Baracuda Max 182 Gr |
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speedy
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Posted: 12/27/2011 at 9:38pm |
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Wow... it felt like 87-88 grams only... |
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Viscaria Super ALC ST JOOLA Rhyzen CMD(FH) Nittaku Moristo SP (BH) |
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mmerkel
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Posted: 12/27/2011 at 9:55pm |
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#1 RL Balance -Bluefire M2 -Acuda S2
#2 RL Avalanche#2 -Bluefire M2 -Sigma Europe #3 Primorac -Boost TP -Magna TC |
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peter79
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Posted: 12/27/2011 at 10:05pm |
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Yes it's better looking if you seal the handle. I usually seal my new blade's handle, and it looks nicer. Ross, I would like to apologize for uploading the unfinished products, next time I will just upload the finished products  |
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mmerkel
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Posted: 12/27/2011 at 10:12pm |
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Sorry Ross, that's nothing on you or your workmanship...just my opinion on what appeals to me personally.
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Ross Leidy
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Posted: 12/27/2011 at 10:52pm |
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Hey, no problem guys. I always like how the sealer deepens the color and brings out the character of the wood. For me, it's really the most rewarding stage of the building process - seeing the wood come alive.
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speedspin
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Posted: 12/27/2011 at 10:59pm |
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I might be interested in a custom blade like the Viscaria in dimensions & composition (carbon/arylate), but about 85 g in weight. PM me. Thanks.
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lildudejds
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Posted: 12/27/2011 at 11:07pm |
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He doesn't use composite materials in his blades. Also, it would probably be more appropriate to contact him from his website, as he is probably in contact with multiple people at this point. |
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Posted: 12/27/2011 at 11:08pm |
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I believe that Ross uses only wood veneers at this time.
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zheyi
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Posted: 12/28/2011 at 12:28am |
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I wonder how this hk clone will play if transform to a cpen.. cpen can use the same color handle?
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Posted: 12/28/2011 at 1:47am |
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Vega pro 2.0mm Vega intro 2.0mm Blade collection : https://photos.app.goo.gl/PrgCu5ib5RnhVXTn9 |
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Posted: 12/28/2011 at 2:05am |
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I take a photo of Hurricane King ply and Ross use his own wood to make the same thickness and composition. Unfortunately there's no spruce, so he use Alaskan yellow chedar as a subs for the spruce. JDCI, if you pay close attention to the shape of the headsize and shape of the handle, it's the shape of Latika!!  |
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Posted: 12/28/2011 at 2:26am |
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Well my blade still need a coat of sealer tomorrow, so it's not a finished product...
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Jolan
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Posted: 12/28/2011 at 2:44am |
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Oh my......It's so well done that I've been fooled like a newbie. Congrats ! Can't wait you tell us how it plays.
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Ross Leidy
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Posted: 12/28/2011 at 10:43am |
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zheyi
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Posted: 12/28/2011 at 10:46am |
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And he still tot you just change the handle!!! haha
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Ross Leidy
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Posted: 12/28/2011 at 4:00pm |
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Peter, may I ask you what do you use for sealing the handles? Thanks
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mmerkel
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Posted: 12/28/2011 at 5:27pm |
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Please correct me if I'm wrong here....
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Posted: 12/28/2011 at 6:41pm |
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+1. I also thinking same thing as you. It will be great if he can make custom arylate carbon blade. |
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Posted: 12/28/2011 at 9:44pm |
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It's sealed by Ross, usually I use MinWax Polyurethane to seal my blade handle. Edited by peter79 - 12/28/2011 at 11:05pm |
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Posted: 12/28/2011 at 11:01pm |
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Someday I'll branch out into composites. I have a lot of experience using fiberglass and carbon from building kayaks, but it's a more labor intensive and costly process. There are enough variables in building all-wood blades so I'm trying to keep a few things constant for a while. You can be assured that if I do start building composite blades, I'll share the result on the forums. Edited by Ross Leidy - 12/29/2011 at 8:32am |
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Ross Leidy
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Posted: 12/28/2011 at 11:04pm |
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Peter and I are on the same wavelength here. I use the oil-based Minwax Wipe-On Poly. The oil-based product really brings out the character of the wood.
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Posted: 12/28/2011 at 11:50pm |
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It's more durable than the Water based polyurethane and the spray one. Oh I can't wait to test my blade, patient... patient.... |
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Andro Wanokiwami AO Offensive 83 gr
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Posted: 12/29/2011 at 12:05am |
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Where did you find out about the difference in durability or is that your opinion?
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Posted: 12/29/2011 at 12:12am |
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I've tried all of them... |
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