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Alex McCracken
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 Posted: Mon 09 Feb, 2004 4:56 am Post subject: Some More Pics of Alex's Football Basket |
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Hi All,
Here are some more pictures I took of the Walter Allan-inspired
basket hilt made by resident hammersmith Eljay Erickson. The
photos aren't the greatest, but they're not too bad. I still aim to
do a write-up on my next day off later this week, but there's nothing
liek pictures to tide one over in-between. Hope y'all enjoy them.
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Alex McCracken
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Main Knuckleguard.
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Alex McCracken
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Forward guards/front.
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Alex McCracken
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Leaning, with scabbard.
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Alex McCracken
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Scabbard tip. Eljay's scabbard work has just gotten better
and better! I really like what he did here. He also did a
good job on the tooling too, which you can sort of see.
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Alex McCracken
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Inside the scabbard. Eljay based the throatless look on some examples
in Neumann's book. Note the thin, folded, U-shaped piece of wood that
the leather is built on. Period also according to Eljay. Kind of a nice
in-between method that's not too floppy, and not too stiff when worn.
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Alex McCracken
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Old friends warm the heart...
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Thomas McDonald
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Hi Capt. Alex
A wonderful recreation ! Eljay did a real nice job !
It's awesome to see our favorite pieces of history being recreated by the talented hammerman of today !
I look forward to reading your report on it !
Congrats again, Mac
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Alex McCracken
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Hi Mac,
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A wonderful recreation ! Eljay did a real nice job! It's awesome to
see our favorite pieces of history being recreated by the talented
hammerman of today !
I look forward to reading your report on it! |
Yeah, I am utterly happy with the pieces Eljay has done for me.
The man's just a wonderful smith, and an even better person.
I can't wait until me next project with him!
Speaking of reviews Mac. Can you find me that link you sent
eons ago for that Bakers Helper scale? I'd like to order one
but can't find it!
Take care,
Alex
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Thomas McDonald
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Hi Alex
The scale Vince & I use is the Salter "Bakers Dream" model # 3007 , with an 11 lb capacity .
We purchased them through King Arthur Flour , but presently their catalogue is offering different models ?
The link below has them for sale , Mac
http://www.happycookers.com/wc.dll/products/divulge/1-13237.html
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Joe Fults
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It was a very interesting design and you are right about the work getting better. I noticed it even thoguh the only examples of his work I've seen are in your collection. The wooden blade was a bit of a surprise though especially since it looked real at a distance in the pub.
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Jeremy Scott Steimel
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Does Mr. Eljay Erickson have a website with examples of his work, or is he a "local treasure"?
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Stephen A. Fisher
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| Jeremy Scott Steimel wrote: | | Does Mr. Eljay Erickson have a website with examples of his work, or is he a "local treasure"? |
Hi Jeremy,
Eljay does not have a website, but you can view some more fine examples of his work in Thomas McDonald's online albums and his picturetrail site.
I have attached a picture of my favorite basket-hilt that Mr. Erickson has made.
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'Stirling' hilt, property of Thomas McDonald
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Thomas McDonald
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Presently I am the caretaker of 4 baskethilts by E.B. Erickson (Eljay) , with another piece to be made this year !
Eljay does excellent work .... and is a most wonderful guy to deal with ! Mac
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Thomas McDonald
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Here's an Eljay S-hilt that is now part of the David Wilson Armoury !
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Thomas McDonald
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And 3 Eljay pieces that belong to Alex McCracken !
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Thomas McDonald
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And Eljay is also suppling a few custom baskets, to Angus Trim (fitted out with Angus Trim's furniture / blades), and sold thru All Saints Blades !
Mac
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Stephen A. Fisher
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Hi Mac,
I knew you would come along with the photo montage.  Can't wait to see your next beauty! Eljay's work is always magnificent.
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Alex McCracken
Location: Columbus, Ohio Joined: 03 Sep 2003
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Mac,
Thanks for the info on the scale. I'm getting ready to order one.
Nathan,
No problem on the pics. It's my pleasure to share them, especially
since I tend to feel that Eljay's work doesn't get near enough the
attention it deserves. I too would like to see some other styles of
basket hilts make it out onto the market. It's depressing seeing
the same 3 types no matter where you shop.
Alex
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