Just finished knives 3 and 4, updated pictures!

TooQuiet said:
Does the center bolt adjust the angle and the outside two lock in in?
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Yep, that is exactly how it works. I set the protractor at 4 degrees (to start with, I made several adjustments... it is amazing what a difference 1/2 a turn will make) and used the center bolt to adjust the angle. Once I have that locked in, I just lower the outside bolts to keep the jig from rocking.
 
Shannon Carter said:
Yep, that is exactly how it works. I set the protractor at 4 degrees (to start with, I made several adjustments... it is amazing what a difference 1/2 a turn will make) and used the center bolt to adjust the angle. Once I have that locked in, I just lower the outside bolts to keep the jig from rocking.
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Thanks again!
 
Would it be safe to say you would need one of these for each model knife? I imagine the spring pins would have to be relocated depending on the blade size.
 
TooQuiet said:
Would it be safe to say you would need one of these for each model knife? I imagine the spring pins would have to be relocated depending on the blade size.
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Yes, I totally agree... I have different style knife that I should be starting soon, and I figured I would need to make another jig. Also, I should mention that I got the idea for this jig from a youtube video, but I can't remember the user. I don't want to take credit for the idea.
 
I believe the person you got the idea is from Adam Savage or Savage Bushcraft UK. I have been looking for a jig like this----thanks.....
 
I like those knives very much. I have to buy a drill press vise soon so I can play with rod like you've done. Also, I like your adaptation of the jig. Learning freehand is incredibly rewarding and challenging and also less restrictive, but sometimes you just want several knives of all one shape to look exactly the same, then that jig does wonders. I'll have to make one like that.

Btw, please no one turn this into a jig vs freehand argument.

I wonder if the handles would be slightly more ergonomic with the blade side ends taken down towards the handles a bit?

Also, do you like Fiddleback Forge/Andy Roy's knives? I see a lot of inspiration from him in these knives.

Well done sir!
 
Those look great.
I would love to own either!


I am sure you will get lots of tips from the makers on here. You might want to consider a bit of a chamfer on the top edge of those handles. They seem a bit sharp to my eye. This may just be a trick of the light.

In hand, I do like a knife that has a bit of an angle, or a chamfer at the top.
 
medicevans said:
I like those knives very much. I have to buy a drill press vise soon so I can play with rod like you've done. Also, I like your adaptation of the jig. Learning freehand is incredibly rewarding and challenging and also less restrictive, but sometimes you just want several knives of all one shape to look exactly the same, then that jig does wonders. I'll have to make one like that.

Btw, please no one turn this into a jig vs freehand argument.

I wonder if the handles would be slightly more ergonomic with the blade side ends taken down towards the handles a bit?

Also, do you like Fiddleback Forge/Andy Roy's knives? I see a lot of inspiration from him in these knives.

Well done sir!
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Thanks! I'll try to post some pictures later on today with the original drawing for this knife that has a little more detail about what I'd like to do with the carbon fiber tube. My goal is to keep practicing freehand, but for now I'm sticking with the jig. I'm just too new at all of this and the jig made a BIG difference for me. Initially, I was very frustrated with my results and was almost like "forget this!" I have a Bubble Jig from Fred, and I will continue to use it while practicing. It is a great training aid!

I plan on experimenting with the handle ergonomics... I see what you mean about taking the ends down. I appreciate the feedback!

Yes, definitely a fan of Mr. Roy's work :thumbup:

Thanks again!
 
Bigfattyt said:
Those look great.
I would love to own either!


I am sure you will get lots of tips from the makers on here. You might want to consider a bit of a chamfer on the top edge of those handles. They seem a bit sharp to my eye. This may just be a trick of the light.

In hand, I do like a knife that has a bit of an angle, or a chamfer at the top.
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Thanks! This is exactly the kind of feedback I need. I'll experiment with a chamfer on the edge of the handles. They are rounded all the way from top to bottom, so the pic does make them look a bit pointy.

Take care,
Shannon
 
Time for WIP content: (Photobucket decided to flip the pics upside down, so hopefully you can see them now)

Original drawing - still a little unclear as to what a "bushcraft" knife should look like, so maybe I'm way off here. Also, you can see from the drawing that I planned to add some smaller pins to the carbon fiber lanyard tube. I may try it again this weekend:
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Picked up a stick of 1095 from Aldo's at Blade Show, so I decided to use it for the template:
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