Mod'ing The CS Trail Hawk

I see said the blind man!
I'll give it a go when it arrives, and determine just how unwieldy it is

And while I'm here...
Would it be a good idea to shave the cheeks a bit, or leave them as is?
 
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I use a tri-sided keyhole file I think ya call it. I wanna get another hawk so I can improve my file work.
 
With patience you are probably more likely to get better results unless you have some really steady hands when it comes to the dremel. . .with the file you have to deliberately remove material while the dremel can grab and remove material that you wish it hadn't.
 
It would be nice if someone could post an impromptu how-to on how best to go about curving the top of the Axe. Drexel, file, etc. What dremel bit was used....

Thanks
 
If it were me, I'd probably start with a cutoff wheel to groove where I want the design to be, then shape it to how I want with a file
 
Start with a hand file so it is exactly where you want it. I find the cutting wheel sometimes skips when it makes contact, especially on an edge.

I tend to begin with a hand file, then a very small rounded diamond bit, gradually increase to a tapered diamond bit.
 
Revenuer said:
It would be nice if someone could post an impromptu how-to on how best to go about curving the top of the Axe. Drexel, file, etc. What dremel bit was used....

Thanks
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I'm taking a hand filing class tomorrow. . .the grandfather of a guy in my shop is a retired toolmaker and he has agreed to give thos of us interested a class on filing. . .I will start a new thread and pass on any knowledge that I get from it.

TheAznInvazn said:
If it were me, I'd probably start with a cutoff wheel to groove where I want the design to be, then shape it to how I want with a file
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Simple Jumper said:
Start with a hand file so it is exactly where you want it. I find the cutting wheel sometimes skips when it makes contact, especially on an edge.

I tend to begin with a hand file, then a very small rounded diamond bit, gradually increase to a tapered diamond bit.
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I would also be worried about the dremel skipping when you are first starting off. . .I use a sharpie marker to lay out the pattern I want, but this is only the first time I have attempted to do decorative file work on anything so there may be a better way.
 
Just an opinion
My dremel has multiple speed settings, so if it's down low enough, it's very easy to control

I also have a black & decker rotory tool (it's basically a dremel...) and it only has on and off
That one was a bit tricky to use on anything
 
This is an awesome discussion. I definitely want to get into filing too. Atomic joe that would be awesome if you learn any tips you can pass on. So far lots of good stuff.
 
I used a multi-speed dremel on about 1/3 speed with a 1/8" double cut carbide burr to do the notches seen here:
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heres my hawk guys! it did have a nice stripe patina but then i processed and debranched about 50 to 75 frozen christmas trees(got the extra from a christmas tree lot that a friend of mine owns)but it held like a champ now it has a nice sap/resin finish haha but i cut a bit off the bottom for hooking and such and sharpened it for skinning and a firesteel did some file work on the top spine
http://i1096.photobucket.com/albums/g325/wrknives/Picture023.jpg
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http://i1096.photobucket.com/albums/g325/wrknives/Picture027.jpg
 
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