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Old 09-27-2009, 10:44 PM   #1
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First abalone shell rod
I tried my hand at abalone. It was fun. The shell bent easily on the wider parts of the rod but I had a heck of a time with the part near the tips. With some help from Kevin Knox I finally got it. Here are some pics of the rod. This is the first of many!

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Old 09-27-2009, 10:46 PM   #2
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Very sharp Byrd!
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Old 09-27-2009, 11:02 PM   #3
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Nice work. Looking good
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Old 09-28-2009, 08:24 AM   #4
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Great job brother! Im glad it worked out for you!

Let me know when you need more veneer.

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