Custom thumb stud for BM 690?!? >>

[Ketsugo]

Hi,
Any suggestions? How about one like this?

<img src="http://home.att.net/~saintjamess/coraldetail.jpg">

Thanks,
John

 

[Blues]

Thread moved to "bladesmith" area where you will be more apt to get an idea how to go about getting a different thumbstud for this factory knife.

 

[Bruce Bump]

I buy sterling silver tubing and the flat bottom stones from Rio Grande. I use a micro lathe to turn a piece of mild steel with a recess area for the tubing to slightly press fit over. Drill and tap for the screw size. Silver solder the tubing leaving it a little long, set the stone and grind the tubing close to the stone. Carefully roll the edge over the edge of the stone to hold it in. Clean excess solder off by turning it on the lathe again. You can reshape the mild steel at this time too. Remove and grind to desired height. Buff and polish, blue the steel and youre ready to put it on. I see why jewelers get paid well.

 

[Ketsugo]

Thanks Bruce,
Is this a job you could do for me?

John

 

[Bruce Bump]

John, I have to pass on the job. I spend too much time for what I would feel good about charging you. Maybe some of the others here will make one for you, OK Guys?

 

[Ketsugo]

Understood Bruce. Thanks all the same.

John