Many of you know I'm into coppicing and green woodworking as a hobby. Well, I decided to take it a step further and make myself a foot powered lathe and other tools. Traditionally the lathe return stroke would use a pole to provide the spring. Being short of space, I decided to use a bow as my spring.
I'm very pleased with the result: (Link goes to album on Facebook) https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set ... 1dc743a61c
I also made a Twca Cam (Welsh spoon knife) with an old half round file and a handle from a broken trowel. I had to anneal, shape, forge, and oil temper the blade before inserting it in the handle. it has edges on both sides of the blade to cut both ways.
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Very nice, well done! 
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Pure skill DC. Superb 