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I have been putting together plans and parts to make a liner lock folder. I have now come to figuring out how to get the 8 degree angle on the tang and then the 2-3 angle on the lock face. I have seen some WIP and some videos that show jigs and explain some things but it just makes me more confused.
I understand the 8 degrees on the face of the tang that meets the lock, it can be flat or you can use a 4" diameter wheel to cut it in. But I am missing how to get the 8 degrees transferred to the tang face.
I am also confused on the angle of the lock face. I have seen talk stating that the lockup should be near the bottom of the lock face and have open space at the top, but then I saw some videos talking about it being in the other direction across the width of the lock face.
I was hoping you guys could clarify for me and then maybe show me your jigs that help with getting those angles with and explanation associated with the picture?
I have a KMG and a tool rest so what would I have to make to get it done correctly and have good lock up?
I should add that I have read the Terzuola book about the tactical folding knife. From what he says is you have the 8 degree radius tang face and then the lock face is ground to match the tang face. From there he just buffs the top par of the lock so that the bottom part ( 0.09" - .125" ) makes contact with the tang face. If I did that It just leave me with trying to figure out how to make the 8 degree angles on the tang face and then matching it to the lock face?
-Brian-
I understand the 8 degrees on the face of the tang that meets the lock, it can be flat or you can use a 4" diameter wheel to cut it in. But I am missing how to get the 8 degrees transferred to the tang face.
I am also confused on the angle of the lock face. I have seen talk stating that the lockup should be near the bottom of the lock face and have open space at the top, but then I saw some videos talking about it being in the other direction across the width of the lock face.
I was hoping you guys could clarify for me and then maybe show me your jigs that help with getting those angles with and explanation associated with the picture?
I have a KMG and a tool rest so what would I have to make to get it done correctly and have good lock up?
I should add that I have read the Terzuola book about the tactical folding knife. From what he says is you have the 8 degree radius tang face and then the lock face is ground to match the tang face. From there he just buffs the top par of the lock so that the bottom part ( 0.09" - .125" ) makes contact with the tang face. If I did that It just leave me with trying to figure out how to make the 8 degree angles on the tang face and then matching it to the lock face?
-Brian-
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