Need help. Working on my own Tsunami "Wave"

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Dudes! I recently made a post asking about other people converting their Spydercos and Benchmades to the Tsunami (ahem "wave") feature. It was rather inspiring and I went to work tonight on a VG-10 Spyderco Endura.

I started it about 3 hours ago and I'm working my ARES off and am only about halfway there!
I'm using a cordless dremmil that keeps running out of juice. I'm also using GOOD Craftsman files that keep clogging and getting dull and stop working!:grumpy:

I'm sweating and I have a lump in my left sock where my balls have fallen out and are stuck there!:barf: :barf: Ack! I've got a cramp and a blister!:mad:

The VG-10 Spyderco Endura I'm working on is kicking my BUTT!

WHAT are you guys using to do this kind of work?

I didn't think I'd have to work THIS hard for it. PLEASE, somebody tell me what tools they're using for this kind of work!:confused:
 
I used a dremel and sand paper rounds to cut the steel. It took about 45 min give or take. Just remember to keep the blade cool and take your time.
Matt
 
and a diamond cut-off wheel I picked up at a flea market (!?!?!?) for a couple of bucks. Went through the blade like the blade would go through butter!
 
Hmm...

Why not a hack saw?

Pop through the outer edge, nock the burrs off... round the edges?
 
Originally posted by Hotrod
Hmm...

Why not a hack saw?

Pop through the outer edge, nock the burrs off... round the edges?
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Because hacksawing through tempered steel with a regular hacksaw blade is a backbreaking pain in the ass, if not impossible. Take it from a knife-maker.
Now, a carbide hacksaw blade however CAN do it, its still a lot of work, but you can use it, although its not the best way to make the "tsunami" mod.

I use a Delta Beltsander from Home Depot to do the "tsunami" mods you all saw in the other thread. It works great, and its fast too. Just keep the blade cool by dunking it in water from time to time.

I know others who have used a dremel with good success - perhaps try another kind of "bit" - maybe you can find diamond or carbide coated "drums" at home depot?
 
Ah...

I guess one of those ribbed carbide tipped cutters would work best?

I was thinking a SAK style blade for some reason... (THIN!)
 
I just bought a REAL Dremmil tool. (Actually Black & Decker)
I didn't see a diamond grindin bit though. Just cut-off wheels.

I bought a bunch of the coarse drum sanders though, so maybe that'll help.

The extra horsepower sure will!
 
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