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My son found this when he was small - it is just a old broken spoon, but it was once treasure to a little boy.
I am thinking to make it usable, something for him to keep from his dad and his childhood.
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Perhaps using some of his other stuff
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Spoon and handle made from the past ???
Any suggestions ?
Let me know if you want a 9.3x74R case to use for a handle.
I'd fix it to the spoon with Steenvas or one of the Pratley's Putty range.
Treeman,
How much metal is left - especially in the handle? That will determine how strong and durable it still is.
If it is still strong enough, the options for attaching a handle are legio:
- bone handle from one of his target animals
- rifle case like on the photo
- a piece of wood with a special meaning - riveted
Quote from: BBCT on Aug 16, 2022, 10:41 PMLet me know if you want a 9.3x74R case to use for a handle.
I'd fix it to the spoon with Steenvas or one of the Pratley's Putty range.
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Thanks BBCT, will still decide on route and costs and use
Quote from: Ds J on Aug 17, 2022, 05:14 AMTreeman,
How much metal is left - especially in the handle? That will determine how strong and durable it still is.
If it is still strong enough, the options for attaching a handle are legio:
- bone handle from one of his target animals
- rifle case like on the photo
- a piece of wood with a special meaning - riveted
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Oh yea, its still original solid with layer of rusty on top (or so it appears). At the moment I am toying with the idea of copper shaft into the shell to lengthen it - the idea of his own shot shell appeals, perhaps from a succesful hunt.
Clean it up, see what it looks like underneath. Q10 and steelwool.
Going in the tumbler in a few minutes