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2019/2020 winter kith
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Daniel W
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So I just got a 2x72 and will say this sure beats the hell out of my 1x30 but 36 grit is a bit much for me I had to start a new blade because I blew through the steel too fast. But with the time left I should still be on track. Will post some pics tomorrow of the redo
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Dude, 36 grit is still to much for me. I’ve switched to 50 & 60 grit - and then just jump to 120. I should probably start using 80 in between, but it seems pointless.
Ever since I built my 2x72 I've been using 60 grit ceramic belts for roughing my bevels. They take material off fast enough for me. I haven't even tried a 36 for bevel work because it just seems like too much. I'm already spending far, far longer working up the grits to get a nice belt finish than I spend roughing in the bevels, and an aggressive 36 grit just increases the odds of me making a catastrophic mistake. (I'm making kitchen knives out of thin AEB-L, ground after heat treat.)
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Just got an update on my kydex supplies, they’ll be in Thursday night, which means it will be completed then.
Looking into some kind of finishing wax - I know a lot of people put renaissance wax but was thinking axe wax because of Mareko’s most recent post.
Looking into some kind of finishing wax - I know a lot of people put renaissance wax but was thinking axe wax because of Mareko’s most recent post.
Daniel W
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Yeah the 36s have been moved to profiling here is some pics
https://flic.kr/p/2iHNq71
https://flic.kr/p/2iHNq71
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Can't wait to see whatcha have brewing! Take more pictures, i plan to tomorrow as well.
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I'm still in. I'll be etching the blade tonight and should get it finished up this weekend. I have the leather cut out for a sheath to be finished next week.
Daniel W
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I take all my pictures on my phone, and have imgur downloaded directly. I upload all the pictures on the app and put it as hidden, then log use the shareable bbc codes from imgur to post here.
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Just because my kydex stuff didn't come in, doesn't mean i need to stop. Got my buffs in, so gave it a final polish with some polish compound and a loose buff, then sharpened it. I know we're not all crazy about mirror edges, it just seemed to fit the satin well. 20 degrees per side for this edc - it's very, very sharp.
The setup - trying to protect the satin as much as i can, handle was fully wrap too, can never be to safe haha.....
This has been an awesome project, so glad someone gets to enjoy this.
The setup - trying to protect the satin as much as i can, handle was fully wrap too, can never be to safe haha.....
This has been an awesome project, so glad someone gets to enjoy this.
Travis Talboys
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That's a beautiful knife, DustinY.
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Travis, i really appreciate the feedback. I'm very happy with it, but plenty of room to improve.
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Etching is complete. I'm using some desert ironwood for the scales.
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Let the war begin...
Was hoping i took enough off here to have a solid tight fit.
To tight, took more material off, resanded, rebuffed, ran back to my grandpa's to blow it out with his compressor - still to tight. Decided to take it inside, form the thumb ramp, battle with it tomorrow and decide if i need to just scrap it and make another.
Sigh, defeating day lol.
Was hoping i took enough off here to have a solid tight fit.
To tight, took more material off, resanded, rebuffed, ran back to my grandpa's to blow it out with his compressor - still to tight. Decided to take it inside, form the thumb ramp, battle with it tomorrow and decide if i need to just scrap it and make another.
Sigh, defeating day lol.
Moving they eyelet closest to the handle a little further down the blade should help on the next one. The kydex will be able to give easier.Let the war begin...
Was hoping i took enough off here to have a solid tight fit.
To tight, took more material off, resanded, rebuffed, ran back to my grandpa's to blow it out with his compressor - still to tight. Decided to take it inside, form the thumb ramp, battle with it tomorrow and decide if i need to just scrap it and make another.
Sigh, defeating day lol.
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I have decided to scrap it and re-make it, i'll use this piece of advice on the next one, thank you brother.