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I was trying to find the link to the forum rules, but I could not find it. I am not sure if it is legal to post links to pictures, so if it is--- moderators please just delete this post.

If not, here ya go-:D

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Blade is D2, handle liners are .050" 410 stainless. Handles will be aluminum with eucalyptus inserts. Those are 3/16 dowel pins holding it together for the mock up, and 1/4 inch flat washers to act as a spacer in the rear of the handle.

Thanks for looking--comments? Suggestions?
 
J S, here is a little ringbound book a knifemaker put together about using toolmaker's approaches to locating the lock and detent ball when making a linerlock/framelock knife. Might be a nice info source for you, with your background.
http://home.earthlink.net/~donwrobinson/knifemakerssupplies/id2.html

This has sort have been considered "the manual" on linerlocks: http://www.amazon.com/Tactical-Folding-Knife-Construction-Liner-Locked/dp/0873418581

Here's a low-tech approach by a friend of mine: http://www.rayrogers.com/ftutorial.htm
 
Looks like you got a good start.
There are several good books relating to folders that have detailed info on fitting the locks.

I wish to apologize for the way my last post to you sounded. It was more of a generic, "You Need More Info Before You Go any Farther" post than an attack on you. I did not mean any slight. I know you are a tool and die worker and familiar with metal working. I certainly could have worded it better. - Sorry

To clarify what I was getting at:
Many new makers start on a knife project without having done any reading or research. They don't have any idea what procedures or order of progression the knife will require. They often have no idea what HT is, basic metallurgy, or shop safety. The solution for this problem is simple -
READ and study what you are planning on doing.
THINK the project through from start to finish before starting any work. (this is where things like drilling holes prior to HT become clear) Writing the order down and making a checklist is a great way to work.
START simple and work up to complex. A katana is not a good first knife.A drop point hunter is.
SAFETY should always be in every step. You can replace a ruined folder scale. It is harder to replace a finger or eye. If you are not thinking of working safely, you should find another hobby than knifemaking.

Stacy
 
Mike - Ray Rogers tutorial is super clear.
JS - I hope you saw my above post.
Stacy
 
Yes I did Stacy, no harm done...

The knife is coming along nicely, I still haven\'t figured out how I\'m Gonna grind the blade. I want to hollow grind it, but I don\'t know If I am going to be able to come up witht he right setup with the tools i have. The liners are almost done except for the detent ball and the finish fitting of the liner lock. I am fixing to start on the handles now, and they shouldn\'t take too long.

Any body know where I can get one of these little small diameter steel balls for little or nothing? I hate to go and buy a bearing just so I can tear it apart for one ball. Our supply companies can get them in like bags of 300 or so for $5, but I will have to wait on the order to go through. Any common household item where I might find one?
 
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