how to texture ricasso area?

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Dana Hackney

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Hi folks,

It's been a while since my last question so I figure it's about time for another one :)

I am contemplating adding some texture (stippling?) to the ricasso on one of my knives and was hoping someone could educate me on how to go about do this. I've thought about using my dremel tool with a carbide (after heat treating) bit or using a ball pein and a punch to accomplish the task but that's about all I could think of.

All ideas are welcome!

Many thanks,
Dana Hackney
Monument, CO
 
Dana Hackney said:
Hi folks,

It's been a while since my last question so I figure it's about time for another one :)

I am contemplating adding some texture (stippling?) to the ricasso on one of my knives and was hoping someone could educate me on how to go about do this. I've thought about using my dremel tool with a carbide (after heat treating) bit or using a ball pein and a punch to accomplish the task but that's about all I could think of.

All ideas are welcome!

Many thanks,
Dana Hackney
Monument, CO
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How about "engine turning" or "jeweling"?

If you have a drill press it's pretty easy and looks way cool in my book.

Here is an example of jeweling on a dash panel
http://www.autocar.co.uk/Car/Bugatti/2955348190.jpg
 
Hi Dana,I'm glad you brought up this question.I have been contemplating the use of "stippling?" "texturing" and was wondering the same thing."How is the best way to go about doing it ?" I have seen in Rio Grande "Tools & Equipment" Catalog a product by FOREDOM. Its a handpiece actually,for use with one of their motors.It is called a FOREDOM No. 15 & 15D Hammer Handpieces.They run $89 & $101 for the handpiece,which isn't too bad. I'm just guessing that might be the correct tool for the job.I'm interested in the replys that will come from the experts here.Thanks for bringing it up Dana
 
Try a dremel electric engraver. Take a piece of drill stock that has been sharpenend and harden it. Put it in the engraver and see what kind of mark that makes. Hold it straight up and down.
Take care
TJ
 
Dana , Please forgive me for highjacking your thread.TJ &,or Striper , what is the technique ? I saw that you wrote " Hold it straight up & down " TJ , then what ? Is it just a touch-touch-touch-touch until you get what your looking for ?Thanks again Dana for starting this :) What's your technique striper ?? Touch-touch making divets as you move along ??
 
These are great suggestions. I'll, most likely, start with the carbide bit as I already have the dremel tool. I also like the idea of the jeweling. This is why I like this forum - there never seems to be an end of new ideas.

No problem, David, about hijacking the thread. I welcome all the suggestions and questions.
By the way, I really like your shop. I hope to move out of my 8x12 shed into a shop just about like yours after we move up to the panhandle of Idaho (just south of Bonners Ferry) in the next few years.

Many thanks, again, folks!

Best regards,
Dana
 
Before Heat Treat ..... Dremel + Carbide Burr =
1095Hunter.jpg
 
I'll probably wear out my carbide burr, as I'm going to do this on a
forged, heat treated, 5160 blade. Next time I'll plan ahead.

Thanks for the help.

Best regards,
Dana
 
Dana,
Make sure you use "Duct-Tape" (Several Layers) around where you will be texturing. Those Dremel tools and burrs have a tendancy to walk off into unexplored territory when you least expect it. (Experience speaking here...:D )

Good luck, and show us the finished product.

Robert
 
for the additional tips.

I took a look at your gallery and really am impressed with the quality and precision of your knives! That hunter 1084-03 with the red wood burl handle is a fine example of the textured ricasso I'm hoping to emulate - great work!

Many thanks,
Dana
 
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