First night in the workshop went well

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rock welch

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On Saturday, I wrapped things up in the workshop and Sunday was my first day to get out and do some knife work. All my tools and abrasives have arrived and I have to say, other than using the angle grinder... I really enjoyed working with the steel, from filing to grinding. I planned to spend an hour or so out there but before I knew it I had spent half the day.
I learned quite a bit, made a few mistakes and learned the wrong way to use the disc sander.
As you can see from the picture, I made a few mistakes that will make it difficult to get a high level of precision on the fit of the handle (at least with my tools) but it was a learning experience.
I attempted grind in the bevel but decided to wait until today when I will create some type of rest that will allow me to get the proper angle to bring the edge to the center.
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I recommend you swap your vise and grinder locations to give you better access to the disc.

Bob
 
Will being able to face the disc be a big help? Right now I have the 2" belt over the edge of the table which helps with the dust.
 
rock welch said:
As you can see from the picture, I made a few mistakes that will make it difficult to get a high level of precision on the fit of the handle (at least with my tools) but it was a learning experience.
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If you have a file, you can salvage the scale area. I have a mill and still hand file all flat areas precisely with files. I even use files to tune up the spine areas so they aren't wavy from my 1" belt.One trick that helped with my last knife in regards to grinding the bevel, was grinding the bevel about 1/4" short of where I wanted the plunge line to be. Then came back after rough grinding the bevel and actually producing the plunge line with a file. I also echo what ranger bob said about moving your disc. you will have more control over your movements.
 
By the way, who are the suppliers for the plastic stencil for acid etching I keep seeing in these instructional videos?
 
I'm loving the look of that knife so far, would you mind sharing the approximate dimensions?
 
Also...I suck at using the grinder for a bevel, so you can use a super simple jig with your belt sander to put a bevel on too...just by clamping the blade to a piece of wood and using a screw to hold the block at whatever angle you want your bevel at gives really good, symetrical and percise bevels.
 
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Nic. said:
I'm loving the look of that knife so far, would you mind sharing the approximate dimensions?
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If the pic of the outline against the ruler isn't good enough I'll try to scan it so you could maybe print it out. It's 8.5" long and 1.5" at it's widest point in the blade. I made the handle narrow possibly because I want it to be quite round in the middle... I got this idea from a Nick Wheeler video.
 
Looks very much like my setup other than I changed my 2x42 to a 2x72 (just cut frame and bolt to some angle iron at proper length to get good tension).
As far as etching stencils, I use TUS. Email them and they'll take care of ya.

Next get a drill press (if don't have one) and portable bandsaw w/ a SWAG table. I have a cheap 5 speed HF press but nice Dewalt deep cut bandsaw. Both invaluable in my little shop.
 
+1 for the portaband, I've had one for years but didn't really use it until I made a table and started messing with knives
 
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