I'm Learning Real Fast....

dson

dson

Joined
Sep 15, 1999
Messages
420
"I'm driving the bus for the Tupelo Mississippi Flash..."
I had too much fun today and after that scrapped out damascus integral I needed it.
I will have this one out the door in the a.m.
(Got tired and quit) Just wanted to show it off.
I've had lots of little problems with fitting the double bolster models, but I think I'm zeroing in on it. Lesson one, don't put the holes in all the pieces first..little problems creep in and the best laid plans of mice and men, well you know the res.
Lesson two, leave .015-.020 of material on all the outside profiles (front and rear bolsters and scales) I only machine to finish the curves and I leave the tapped holes out for the scales and rear bolsters. Then transfer after fitting up the front bolsters and front curve of the scales....It worked lots better. I was putting all the holes in to the numbers on all the components then just screwing them together, in theory anyway...
This takes a little longer, but the results are better I think......ld

kogure05.jpg

kogure06.jpg
 
You're right Larry, it looks tighter than my stretch SE around the bolsters, a whole lot cleaner. :)
 
I'm not into folders but I must say that is a well but together Knife
the wood is awsome,what kind is it,all over a great looking knife:eek:
 
That combination of materials,craftsmanship and style is exactly what you can't find in production knives. Its why I started trying to make folding knives.I seem to be on the short bus when it comes to figuring it all out though :D Great work.
 
That is a fine-looking knife! We so seldom see double bolstered knives, it is always a great pleasure to see one. The wood grain is gorgeous, and really sets off the bolsters and blade. Beautiful! Also love the recurved blade!
 
I'm not sure if everyone viewing this truly appreciates the element of your radiused bolsters...but I do! This is a FANTASTIC piece...very beautiful and wonderful flow!

Thanks for posting and keep them coming! :)

Nick
 
That is some AWESOME work there.
Maybe some day I will grow up and learn how to make a decent folder myself,But I doubt I ever make anything that nice.
Bruce
 
Thank you guys! I appreciate the support and kind words.

"I've got a head full of ideas,that are driving me insane, I wake up in the morning, fold my hands and pray for rain, it's a shame the way she makes me scrub the floor, Aw, I ain't gonna work on Maggie's farm no more....." B. Dylan 1967 Maggie's Farm"
 
You must log in or register to reply here.
Back
Top