Lets talk GEC!

[jsdistin]

There is no need to drill the entire pin, you only need to remove the head, the part that’s been peened to create an interference fit, once that’s done the pin will drive out easily.
Also, start with a smaller bit to establish center, then use a larger bit to removes the head. If you are doing this a lot invest in some machinists center drills, so much easier than a twist bit.

Also, if for some bizarre reason you are trying to drill through, drill halfway thru, turn the piece over and drill from the other side, you have a much better chance of meeting in the center than hoping to drill from one side. As always, mark your centers carefully, smaller bit, make sure it’s sharp, use a cutting lubricant and go slow. A machinist vise can go a long way in keeping the knife plumb if you are careful setting it up, much better than hand held!

I understand what you’re saying now, I did that with a hand drill and then drill press as soon as I got them now use a round bit on a dremel, I was more trying to explain what you can do with minimal tools, than what I do now. I was also warning against ever trying to drill all the way through.

 

[HEMI 49]

As someone who has spent their life in a machining environment, I'd advise perfecting your tools and techniques on a $10.00 beater knife or two.... Especially if you have no machining background..... To wit; learning to drive isn't usually done in a shiny Corvette....

 

[rbeggs]

Ta da

 

[cobbgoblin]

The Beard Refuse Removal tool

 

[pmek5]

Wow, that is outside the box as they supposedly said.
Sadly I don't have any hair to comb.

 

[JohnDF]

Okay... That's going to be a big hit.
The Beer Scout is dead... Long live the Beer & Sausage.

 

[Jiki]

That looks like the answer to the middle picture to me.

 

[AZCoyote]

Wow thats definetly something different. Now I need to grow a beard

 

[GE Jr]

Is tomorrow August 1st...or will it be April again?

 

[Railsplitter]

As bizarre as that is, it's hard not to like it.

I wonder if there will be other #35 variants.

 

[PirateSeulb]

If that thing is stainless, which I think it should be, that will be a must for me

 

[KnifeandEasy]

Interesting to say the least. I did just start growing a beard last month.
I’ll probably get one for the novelty, but I don’t know that I’m in love with it yet. I was kinda hoping for a cattle knife for the 35.

 

[AnW]

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That's second level thinking right there! If this is an actual release, then Bill Howard is some kind of mad scientist!

 

[EngrSorenson]

Is tomorrow August 1st...or will it be April again?

Judging from the pictures, probably April first. What a cruel joke... I’m dead on the inside. I’m sure they will be fine for some folks, but ehhhhh

 

[AnW]

Interesting to say the least. I did just start growing a beard last month.
I’ll probably get one for the novelty, but I don’t know that I’m in love with it yet. I was kinda hoping for a cattle knife for the 35.

I've heard from a few sources there will be multiple blade configurations on the 35 run, so maybe you'll get your wish. Of course, maybe they just meant the many blades on this particular one. Who knows.

 

[AZCoyote]

Coming from a polish background I could definetly get a lot of use out of that knife. I will now have my official kielbasa knife. Eating kielbasa will never be the same.

 

[KnifeandEasy]

I've heard from a few sources there will be multiple blade configurations on the 35 run, so maybe you'll get your wish. Of course, maybe they just meant the many blades on this particular one. Who knows.

I hope you’re right haha. The more I look at it, the more bleh I feel. I don’t know why I’d want a comb on a knife intended for eating.
Usually I enjoy out of the box things though, so maybe it will grow on me.

 

[staxnet]

Perfect timing for my COVID beard!

 

[JohnDF]

I want one right now, thank you.

 

[joeradza]

Let's see B&S etch or just BS? It's not on the production schedule.