Machete Build off Progress thread

[caine]

Can't wait to see what sort stuff happens with this.

 

[Bushman5]

I call those an EDC knife............lets see some real choppers!

 

[baldtaco-II]

hey baldtaco, do you have a link to that guy?

EDIT- solved
Aha

 

[J. Rosa]

So uh... can anyone join or is this just for the pros?

 

[mcjhrobinson]

mmmmmm customachetes

 

[atakach]

just saw this, has it been decided wether or not this is a go, and what the specs are?? everyone using the same steel?

if its ok with everyone id like to join in

 

[dfarmerknives]

come on! I'd say the more the merrier.

Question..... When do we want to finish by? I have a few I need to get ready by Christmas, some other makers may, too.

I am going to find a longer quench tank this week. ( mine is good for only up to 15 in blades, and that depends on the "style" blade).

 

[Joezilla]

Lets see those drawings, glued handles, etc!

 

[caine]

Cannot wait to get home, Who knows I might make on myself and enter.

 

[Joezilla]

No modding a manufactured machete You'll have to dig up that 24 inch piece of bar stock you have lying around.

 

[caine]

If I enter it will be a custom. Not even sure I can make one. I think you guys should stick to a reg machete thickness. Custom machete not custom chopper

 

[FortyTwoBlades]

I think you guys should stick to a reg machete thickness. Custom machete not custom chopper

+1 :thumbup:

 

[Mack]

just saw this, has it been decided wether or not this is a go, and what the specs are?? everyone using the same steel?

if its ok with everyone id like to join in

I think with credentials like this, you'll do ok.:thumbup:

 

[atakach]

is this thing a go? when is the finish date?

 

[FortyTwoBlades]

As far as I know it's a go, but I don't think a distinct finish date has been set yet, what with the holidays and all.

 

[Joezilla]

http://www.bladeforums.com/forums/showthread.php?t=693840&highlight=machete+contest
Rule Thread

Machete specs: 12" to 28" long blade, capable of what the maker thinks a machete is used for.

Dead line: February 15th -this way it gets you through the holidays.


All Machetes will be returned to the makers, but they must provide and pay for a return shipping label. (that stuff would get expensive for us!)



GO!

Progress thread
http://www.bladeforums.com/forums/showthread.php?t=693841&highlight=machete+progress

 

[Joezilla]

anyone got any Frankenstein pictures yet?

 

[Joezilla]

btt for the makers

 

[RyanW]

As stated on the other thread I have decided to attempt an entry into this Challenge. I want to be up front, I am taking is on as a learning experience and a way to have my blades tested in the real world by non-biased testers... I am a Complete NOOB, I have never made a Machete or Blade longer than 8" before. Sooo mcjhrobinson you should definitely join in.

Here is my WIP report...
Pencil hits the paper:

Cut out the Blank:

Finished the Grinding and Started on the Hand Finishing:

Now comes the scary part for me the HT!!! After seeking advice from a few Respected makers here my plans are to HT to 1500+ °F and then Quench in Canola Oil (that is the only Quenchant I have at this time). Then Temper 2X @ 400 °F for 2 Hrs. in my Kitchen Oven (Yes it barely Fits)... Any advice is greatly appreciated at this point.

 

[Joezilla]

Ryan that is looking fantastic. You should be mighty proud!