Gough jig and filing

[Desertfrogman]

Interesting jig. I'll have to try and build something similar.

 

[terrinecold]

I have to say I used the same (Gough jig) to make much smaller knife with the same thickness. It did take me a very long time to finish the flat ground (even starting with a steeper angle it takes a lot of time).
Natlek's jig looks like a metal version of the Gough jig. The interesting thing is to use it for sanding. I will likely try that but I need to figure out how to attach the sand paper holder (can't weld).

 

[Natlek]

I have to say I used the same (Gough jig) to make much smaller knife with the same thickness. It did take me a very long time to finish the flat ground (even starting with a steeper angle it takes a lot of time).
Natlek's jig looks like a metal version of the Gough jig. The interesting thing is to use it for sanding. I will likely try that but I need to figure out how to attach the sand paper holder (can't weld).

Which brand file you use? With quality files is a pleasure to work and filing is fast ...... One hour for both sides with two coffee breaks ...........

In the same way as you attach file Find a piece of flat iron of about 12 inches length and width 1 inch .Note ................I recommend that is the same thickness as the file you are using ,so it is easier to continue with sandpaper / the angle / after file . For gluing sandpaper now I use double-sided adhesive tape /now I use this tape even on my 10 inch disk sander/ I found that it is easier to remove when is time to change sandpaper ............

 

[terrinecold]

I use nicholson files.
I'll see about how to attach. I use hose clamps which wouldn't be big enough but I can probably by bigger ones. I'll need to see about finding thick enough iron but I really want to try this for my next knife as I have had issues keeping the separation between bevel and non bevel crisp when hand sanding.

 

[Natlek]

I use nicholson files.
I'll see about how to attach. I use hose clamps which wouldn't be big enough but I can probably by bigger ones. I'll need to see about finding thick enough iron but I really want to try this for my next knife as I have had issues keeping the separation between bevel and non bevel crisp when hand sanding.

I use Bahco file , best for now I have .And most I use them only on hardened steel from circular saw for wood /46HRC/ .This is ceramic sandpaper ....Grit 100 , last long time and fast take of file mark ...

 

[Levi Peters]

I am working on a very similar project. It took me about 6 hours for 1 side. I have been dreading doing the other side because it just takes so long. Good work, I know your pain lol.

~Levi

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[Natlek]

I am working on a very similar project. It took me about 6 hours for 1 side. I have been dreading doing the other side because it just takes so long. Good work, I know your pain lol.

~Levi

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Nice grind

Get a good file and it will take you less than an hour to grind both side

Like this one from Bahco for example...............

 

[Levi Peters]

Nice grind

Get a good file and it will take you less than an hour to grind both side

Like this one from Bahco for example...............

Thank you Natlek,

I've never really spent very much money on a file but it looks like it might be worth it. What is the size of your file (length and width)? I might order one. I am just using a cheap Canadian Tire 10" coarse bastard and it's taking forever.

~Levi

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[Natlek]

Look in Bahco catalog ............... I have two file 100-12-1 . Length is 30 cm width 3 cm and thickness is 6mm

 

[Levi Peters]

Look in Bahco catalog ............... I have two file 100-12-1 . Length is 30 cm width 3 cm and thickness is 6mm

OK thanks again,
I will probably order somthing like it. Btw very nice knife.

~Levi

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[Natlek]

Thanks , here is finished knife ......52100 steel

 

[Levi Peters]

Wow very nice job, looks like a perfect satin finish. How did you get the plunge line so perfect and did you buy the 52100 in a flat stock or did you have to forge it?

~Levi

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[Natlek]

I bye flat stock steel from Germany. Plunge line ............. I do not know exactly, probably gained experience over time

 

[JG Custom Metal Works]

Wow very nice job, looks like a perfect satin finish. How did you get the plunge line so perfect and did you buy the 52100 in a flat stock or did you have to forge it?

~Levi

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You can cut the plunge in with a round chainsaw file before you even start on the bevel. Then just grind with the flat file from that point on.