CAS - RyanW Collaboration Knife (WIP)

[Bruce Bump]

Bruce, I need to get one o them file guides!

New Son-In law Benton makes em in my shop after hours, They're hot!

 

[timos-]

This is a stellar WIP , am enjoying it! Ryan, I like your idea of making the guard a bit shorter. Maybe a couple sketches are in order? It seems like that is the type of design choice that can benefit from comparing a couple pencil renderings. EDM is top on my list of hi tech stuff to check out. Imagine all the possibilities! Nothing wrong with the work smarter not harder motto.

 

[RyanW]

Thanks Bruce, The file guide has helped me immensely I highly recommend it.

Thank you timos. I shortened it slightly and will be adding a white spacer to separate the Bog Oak and Guard.

I made a little more progress today...
I first drill pilot holes while I still have a square end to start with, I find it much easier than starting holes when the material is cut to the appropriate angle (16 Degrees in this case)

I then set the saw to the proper angle and Cut

I then align the block with the appropriate drill bit to make sure I don't drill too deep or too wide. Cleaning out the material by moving the bit as I drill.

I then use files and small chisels to work the tang into the handle. I make marks on the tang to track my progress. I can usually tell by wiggling the blade where the tang is binding up inside. I also use black marker to look for rub marks when removed.

I then Mark the tang where I want the through hole and drill. I am using a .25" Bit but the pin will be smaller.

I then mark the Hole on the Handle material which I will drill through after the entire handle has been Epoxied up

Here everything is roughly assembled

Next is clean up and Epoxy...

 

[Mack]

The work, patience and skill that goes into a knife like this is really incredible. Thank you so much for taking us on this trip.

 

[skelatile]

Looking great. Really enjoying your WIP!

 

[RyanW]

Thanks every one for the comments!

I did a bunch of work last night and today, haven't had a chance to update until now.

Because I was unable to press fit the guard I decided to Solder it on, a little bit old school but I have a bit of experience with soldering and felt pretty good going into it I used Low temp solder and Liquid Flux

It didn't take long to get up to temp, and Came out pretty clean IMO, nice and solid.

After it cooled I boiled up some baking soda and let the tang and guard neutralize to prevent rust from the flux. I was ready to Epoxy the White G10 Spacer and handle up using Acraglas. I spread epoxy between the spacer and then guard, and between the spacer and the Bog oak.

Filling the tang hole with epoxy and slowly pressing the tang into the block I assembled the parts. Then using my Fancy hidden tang glue up De-Vise (Vise, Rubber bands & Leather) I applied the appropriate pressure to allow the epoxy to cure.

After 24 hr cure I am ready to get to work on the Bog Oak! first while I have a square block I drill the 1/8" pin hole

Then using the Band Saw I remove the excess material of the handle

Then using the grinder I clean up the edges to my lines

I then also use a file to shape the outer edges

I then use the 4" wheel to match up the Handle with the guard contours

I also make sure to mark my center line so I dont lose it during the grinding and shaping process

I then like to use the 10" wheel to rough shape the rest of the handle

Then the knife goes in my home made knife vise for some block sanding where special attention is placed where the Oak, Spacer and Guard meet. I only use blocks here to avoid dips and valleys

Time to epoxy the 1/8" Stainless pin in place.

That is all I have for now... thanks for following my progress.
Ryan

 

[NeverMore1701]

Awesome WIP! The skill and attention to detail is incredible. Question, why drill the tang 1/4" for a 1/8" pin?

 

[Lorien]

gettin sprung!

 

[RyanW]

Awesome WIP! The skill and attention to detail is incredible. Question, why drill the tang 1/4" for a 1/8" pin?

Good question. the 1/4"hole fills up with Epoxy and it is easier for me to hit a 1/4" with an 1/8" pin.

Thanks Lorien. I actually have it finished up! Stick around...

 

[RyanW]

Today I spent most of the day cleaning up the guard, crisping up the handle lines and even got some help from Claudio on cleaning up a few marks that showed up on the blade

The knife is finished and ready for some Sheath action.

I want to thank Claudio for trusting me with this blade. I am a new maker trying very hard to get things right and make some cool stuff along the way! I really was out of my element and felt the pressure the entire way. It is no where near perfect but it feels good. Thank you my friend!

 

[Lorien]

Bravo!

 

[NeverMore1701]

That is just phenomenal!

 

[kalaeb]

That looks great Ryan!

 

[thase13]

IMO, that knife is beautifully proportioned and possesses magnificent lines. Congratulations Ryan and Claudio. I want one! Bravo!

 

[Burl Source]

Very cool knife Ryan.
You even got the pores in the wood to line up just right at the butt.
Just teasing you.
The knife turned out great.

 

[Wulf]

Outstanding! Thanks for taking us on this journey. The knife came out really well too!

 

[Jetzler1]

Very very nice work. It was fun watching it develop.

John

 

[Bruce Bump]

Yes, this was a treat and the finished knife is outstanding!

 

[Mack]

I am absolutely speechless.

 

[Shawn Hatcher]

Great job, Ryan & Claudio!