My first swap over on lumberjocks was a marking tool swap. It was a fun one. This was my first foray into working metal.
I made an awl and a marking knife.
The knife can be removed from the handle in case the handle gets in the way and can also be reversed in the handle for storage to prevent damage or cuts if you put it in your pocket. The ferrule on the awl was made out of copper pipe that I heat treated to get a red patina. The ferrule on the knife handle is a brass fitting that I shaped on a belt sander.
And for a bonus, I added some hickory and walnut squares.
I received a really nice marking knife and marking gauge in the swap.
--Nathan, TX. Hire the lazy man. He may not do as much work but that's because he will find a better way.
