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18th Century War Clubs
« on: January 10, 2011, 05:25:16 PM »
Eastern Woodland Indian 18th century war Clubs- The wood was from the Slippery Rock Tree from Pennsylvania".  Made by Steve Boyleston.




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Re: 18th Century War Clubs
« Reply #1 on: January 10, 2011, 08:46:22 PM »
Mr. Boyleston certainly has used his imagination here.  These clubs feature far more intricacy in carving than any originals I have had the pleasure to see.  His workmanship is excellent.  I especially like the first one.  Thanks for presenting these.
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Re: 18th Century War Clubs
« Reply #2 on: January 11, 2011, 04:34:26 AM »
Steve,
The designs are great and I can't take my eyes off of the wood!  WoW!  What finish/dye did you use? 

Carl

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Re: 18th Century War Clubs
« Reply #3 on: January 11, 2011, 06:23:45 PM »
"Slippery Rock Tree"?

I'm not familiar with this. Could you please elaborate on this?

Thanks!

Rich Baker

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Re: 18th Century War Clubs
« Reply #4 on: January 11, 2011, 10:55:55 PM »
What ever happened to the Great Piney One?

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Re: 18th Century War Clubs
« Reply #5 on: January 12, 2011, 01:19:29 AM »
"the Great Piney walks among you!"
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Re: 18th Century War Clubs
« Reply #6 on: January 12, 2011, 01:20:55 AM »
Steve,
The designs are great and I can't take my eyes off of the wood!  WoW!  What finish/dye did you use? 


the satin used was Nitric acid with Boiled linseed oil rubbed finish
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Re: 18th Century War Clubs
« Reply #7 on: January 12, 2011, 01:25:59 AM »
"Slippery Rock Tree"?

I'm not familiar with this. Could you please elaborate on this?

Thanks!

Rich Baker
The Slippery Rock Tree was cut in Slippery Rock PA in the early 70,s by Gerald Gutchess. it was used primarily by John Bivins - Monte Mandarino and Jack Haugh. A good deal of it went into the Bicentenial Rifles that they built.
Rightful liberty is unobstructed action according to our will within limits drawn around us by the equal rights of others. I do not add 'within the limits of the law' because law is often but the tyrant's will, and always so when it violates the rights of the individual.