First Thread.......A Fillet Knife build.

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BlueLightRhyno

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I need another Fillet Knife, but this time I want one with my "features."

I am not an experienced "Knife Builder", either......

With my need, and a little internet inspiration, and a memory of an uncompleted "BoyScout" project, I set forth.

This is what the blade started out as.....

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DEWALT 12-in 6-TPI Bi-Metal Reciprocating Saw Blade

http://images.lowes.com/product/converted/028874/028874348042.jpg

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I didn't take any pics, in the process, but I did use an Oxy/Acet torch and RoseBud to get the blade "Cherry Red."

A lot of people believe that a magnet is necessary to evaluate the Molecules "readiness to conform." I didn't use a magnet.....The blade was almost a "floppy noodle," though.

I put an old OliveOil bottle, that was filled with Vegetable Oil, in my saw dust can. Just in case I made a mess when I was trying to "Quench."

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I'm not an expert on "Heat Treating", either....

I put it in a "Pre-Heated", 500 degree oven. I planned on leaving it in there for an hour. It took me twenty minutes to figure out that others do it for 20 minutes at 400 degrees.

So, I turned off the oven and let it sit inside, to cool over-night.


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Then some filing, sanding, drilling, etc.

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http://i1219.photobucket.com/albums/dd424/BlueLightRhyno/Fillet Knife/IMAG3805.jpg

I had some small Oak Scraps, that I used for the scales. (I think that it was some sort of Cabinet Trim.) I also had some scrap brass, that I used for cross pins. I should have sharpened one side of the brass prior to hammering through. I created a small crack on the rear pin/wood junction.

Some 5 Minute Epoxy, paper towels, and some clamps.....

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http://i1219.photobucket.com/albums/dd424/BlueLightRhyno/Fillet Knife/IMAG3807.jpg

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I'd love to hear from someone with more "Metallurgy knowledge."

I don't know what I have created, "metal-wise."

The knife blank, after heat treat and temper, was difficult to drill, (with some HSS drill bits) but then I switched to my "Machinist Bits" and I was able to complete my holes and "cut chips."

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http://shop.neobits.com/greenfield_...ll_bit_set_115pc_1_16_to_1_2in_1033966196.php

It sanded easily, and ground easily, but the sharpening stones were not "easily." :lol:

This is what I sharpened it with....

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http://lansky.com/files/7613/2176/2406/Lansky_Knife_Sharpening_Kit.jpg

But mine has a Black Box and a Green Plastic on one of the stones.

It'll slice through a Grocery Store News paper Ad, folded in half, like it's nothin'.........for whatever that means....:lol:

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I'm almost inclined to think this is a late April Fool's joke?

If not, I think you need to go spend a lot of time in the "shoptalk" forum here on BF. Maybe re-post this there, or a link to it, and get feedback from makers.

I mean that in the kindest way possible.
 
Salem Straub said:
I'm almost inclined to think this is a late April Fool's joke?

If not, I think you need to go spend a lot of time in the "shoptalk" forum here on BF. Maybe re-post this there, or a link to it, and get feedback from makers.

I mean that in the kindest way possible.
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Nope, not a late AprilsFools joke.... an idea, a need, and an attempt.

What part or parts do you feel are wrong?

I'd love to hear some "Science."

Thanks....
 
You could also ask Stacy (Shoptalk Mod and all around good guy :)) to move this one over there and merge it with the other.
 
After reading through a few things, and also evaluating what was done,......I decided to take a file to the blade and test it. Not surprising to some, the file easily removed material. I tested a spot on the spine and also where the blade meets the handle.

So,.....it is too soft.

I'm gonna keep it, for a short time, to test it.

But I'm also gonna make another.......hopefully, I'll have more success.
 
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