Dremel jigging experiment

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I got this old Swan works sheepsfoot a few years ago, it came with smooth white bone scales that I think were replaced at some point. I dyed the scales a few years back, hated the colour, sooooo. Always wanted to try a "peach seedish" type handle. I plan on redoing the side that is done using a thicker cutting wheel to clean up the speed wobbles. I'm kind of happy with the results of the jigging and dying.


Here are the finished pics. I went over the original side with a thicker wheel. I decided to do a wider spacing on the mark side being that it was an experiment. From previous dying I knew the dye wouldn't match so why not the jigging too.:D


Best regards

Robin
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Hi Jack
I think it has potential. Maybe should have waited till daylight to do the first side, my eyes aren't what they used to be ;-)))

Best regards

Robin
 
Looks great! I would have tried a "ball" type instead of a wheel, but the wheel probably results in a cleaner groove.
 
bdev said:
I like it.....which cutting wheel did you use?
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I used a diamond wheel first followed by a 1/32nd fiber wheel. I think a slightly thicker laminated wheel will work a bit better.

Best regards

Robin
 
filedog said:
Looks great! I would have tried a "ball" type instead of a wheel, but the wheel probably results in a cleaner groove.
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I have used a ball burr for other styles of jigging but a wheel seems more in keeping with a "peach seed" jig.

Regards

Robin
 
Nice work on that jigging!
 
Well done - respect :)

Thanks for sharing. I gonna have to try it as well - when I have more time and patience.
 
Thanks for the comments folks, it was a fun project. I just posted the finished product, a study in asymmetry.

Best regards

Robin
 
While the smooth bone did look good,the jigging took it up another notch,great job Robin.
I hope to do some jigging in bone on my next knife handling job,thanks for the inspiration.
 
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