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Bringing new life to an old TL-29 using simple hand tools
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Yes Evan has created a monster alright.
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A monster, indeed. After a hurried trip to Harbor Freight yesterday to pick up a 1x30 belt grinder, I came up with this:
I removed the screwdriver blade and center liner, modified the spear blade's tang to function with the liner lock, and recovered in purpleheart. This will be a gift for my wife, who loves pretty much anything purple. I still have a lot to learn, but man, this is fun. I flubbed the mark-side cover-to-bolster gap, but the pile side came out well. Unfortunately, due to my arthritis, I can't work for too long at once before having to ice down my hands, but I suppose that's best so I don't rush anything!
I removed the screwdriver blade and center liner, modified the spear blade's tang to function with the liner lock, and recovered in purpleheart. This will be a gift for my wife, who loves pretty much anything purple. I still have a lot to learn, but man, this is fun. I flubbed the mark-side cover-to-bolster gap, but the pile side came out well. Unfortunately, due to my arthritis, I can't work for too long at once before having to ice down my hands, but I suppose that's best so I don't rush anything!
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Very nice looking knife Parke1. The Purple Heart will age to a very pretty "purplish brown" with time. I have the same sander and it is a great tool for a great price. Mine is a little loud but it works well.
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Very nice Dan! That'll make a great gift.
Looking at Parke1's project has just pushed me over the edge, I'm going for it.
These two have been sitting around for a few years, so they are going to be my first modified knives. Well first complete take it apart and put it back together project. I'll start with the older carbon steel as a learning project then work on the newer stainless knife,
Plan is to remove the screw driver and re handle with some 100 year old oak from the barn.
Wish me luck.
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These two have been sitting around for a few years, so they are going to be my first modified knives. Well first complete take it apart and put it back together project. I'll start with the older carbon steel as a learning project then work on the newer stainless knife,
Plan is to remove the screw driver and re handle with some 100 year old oak from the barn.
Wish me luck.
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Really nice! Keep at it and you will quickly improve. I too have issues with hand pain, which makes me slow down as well.
I cannot notice a gap in the picture, but have flubbed this as well before. I found that squeezing a little super glue in a gap and quickly sanding with fine sandpaper before it sets causes the sanding dust to fill the gap nicely.
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Looking at Parke1's project has just pushed me over the edge, I'm going for it.
These two have been sitting around for a few years, so they are going to be my first modified knives. Well first complete take it apart and put it back together project. I'll start with the older carbon steel as a learning project then work on the newer stainless knife,
Plan is to remove the screw driver and re handle with some 100 year old oak from the barn.
Wish me luck.
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There is something really wholesome about using your own reclaimed wood. It seems to really fit with the whole notion of sustainability and recycling that modding these old knives is about. I like to use wood I prune and season from my trees.
I look forward to seeing the old barn scales!
I've got the pin stock ordered, so I'll start it next week. Right now the wood looks like it has been outside for a 100 years but under the surface grey there is some good wood to work with.
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Here is one I just finished scaled with buffalo horn. It was very rusty when I got it, and I really love bringing them back when they seem to have one foot in the grave.
I decided to get adventurous and added a set of bolsters on the butt end (and end cap). I really love how this one turned out.
My next venture is going to be adding a shield. Bit by bit I learn every time I do another one.
I decided to get adventurous and added a set of bolsters on the butt end (and end cap). I really love how this one turned out.
My next venture is going to be adding a shield. Bit by bit I learn every time I do another one.
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Here is one I just finished scaled with buffalo horn. It was very rusty when I got it, and I really love bringing them back when they seem to have one foot in the grave.
I decided to get adventurous and added a set of bolsters on the butt end (and end cap). I really love how this one turned out.
My next venture is going to be adding a shield. Bit by bit I learn every time I do another one.
Amazing work on that TL29 dma1955! The endcaps and Buffalo horn look great. I've been meaning to get me some nice swirly buffalo horn to do a new shadow toothpick.
Well since this is the thread that helped and inspired me to mod some of my own knives I'll share this blade transplant and refinish of an Old Redbone Case Barlow.
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Thanks Evan! It was this thread that got me going. It's just a matter of time before I start making my own blades and springs.
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Thanks DMA! its not wood, its original Case Red Bone. I got one with great handles but worn down blades and transplanted the full blades from a Case Delrin Barlow onto it.