Project- "Tri-weave" Model B, hand engraved and selectively anodized

[WValtakis]

Well, I'll "B"! Yup, the next book spot fell in love with the last piece so they also chose a Hawk Knives "Model B Deadlock" as my canvas! This one will be done in what I call a "Tri-weave" pattern with colors to match the heat colored accents. This is gonna be a fun after-Christmas project!

 

[WValtakis]

Here we goooo! Got this Model B fully disassembled and the clip side mounted, time to start chipping away at it!

 

[WValtakis]

 

[WValtakis]

 

[WValtakis]

 

[WValtakis]

 

[WValtakis]

Clip side done, time to get started on the trigger side!

 

[John Phillips]

Spectacular!!!!!!!!!!

 

[WValtakis]

Alright, time to get started on the final surface finish work and get these ready for anodizing!

 

[Bigburly912]

How long does it take you to engrave a piece like that? Spectacular work

 

[WValtakis]

How long does it take you to engrave a piece like that? Spectacular work

I've got about 70 hours into the piece so far, probably another 20-30 hours to go on surface finish work and anodizing.

 

[jbmonkey]

^think about that fellas. putting low dollars on just cogs labor, not including fica and such taxes or any tooling costs, material costs, no overhead costs.....doing at florida minimum wage on it....so far its at $980 in cogs labor only. add another 30 hours.....adds another $420. remember im doing at fl current 14 bucks per hour minimum wage. so if ya get a quote higher than that think what a bargain it still is.......

 

[WValtakis]

Got the shimmer laid on, time to get started on the anodizing!

 

[the_papacy]

Whats the waitlist like for a book spot?

 

[WValtakis]

Whats the waitlist like for a book spot?

I'm currently booked about two years out

Alright, just need to blast the edges, color the screws and then get started on reassembly!

 

[WValtakis]

 

[jbmonkey]

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another really great one, Chip. super well done.

 

[fishface5]

WOW!!!

 

[RLB0414]

Looks great

 

[Nate’s Knives]

I'm currently booked about two years out

Alright, just need to blast the edges, color the screws and then get started on reassembly!
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What kind of engraver do you use? What would be a good one for a entry newbie?