rise and fall indicators

percy · Feb 17, 2011

I believe a while back someone was making rise and fall indicators for folder makers. Does anyone know who that was.
Thanks
Percy

Frank Niro · Feb 17, 2011

Tes, it was Don Robinson. Just Google for him.Frank

Carl_First_Timer · Feb 17, 2011

What are rise and fall indicators?

12345678910 · Feb 17, 2011

Carl_First_Timer said:
What are rise and fall indicators?

They are used in fitting the tang and spring in a slipjoint

http://ckdforums.com/forum/showpost.php?p=386971&postcount=370

http://www.bladeforums.com/forums/showthread.php?p=8355674

Bill Vinning was selling some, but his website now says he has stopped.

precision plus · Feb 17, 2011

I am working on a design now and one should be available at usaknifemaker.com in 3-4 weeks...

Travis,

Bruce Bump · Feb 17, 2011

precision plus said:
I am working on a design now and one should be available at usaknifemaker.com in 3-4 weeks...

Travis,

Hi Travis.
I'm willing to bet they will be first rate if the workmanship is anything like my grinder wheels you made me. :thumbup:

precision plus · Feb 18, 2011

Bruce Bump said:
Hi Travis.
I'm willing to bet they will be first rate if the workmanship is anything like my grinder wheels you made me. :thumbup:

Hey Bruce,

Why thanks for the kind words...And yes I am a picky SOB and if I don't like it then it don't leave my shop...Some of my customers even call me to anal...So yes they will be top notch and precision made.

Travis,

Bruce Bump · Feb 20, 2011

precision plus said:
Hey Bruce,

Why thanks for the kind words...And yes I am a picky SOB and if I don't like it then it don't leave my shop...Some of my customers even call me to anal...So yes they will be top notch and precision made.

Travis,

Travis, please post em here so I can have a look when they're done. Yes?

A C Richards · Feb 20, 2011

Me Too!!!

precision plus · Feb 21, 2011

Bruce Bump said:
Travis, please post em here so I can have a look when they're done. Yes?

Hey Bruce,

Yes when they are done I will post them here so you guys can have a look at them.

Travis,

precision plus · Jul 29, 2011

Bruce Bump said:
Hi Travis.
I'm willing to bet they will be first rate if the workmanship is anything like my grinder wheels you made me. :thumbup:

Hey Bruce,

I finally got the design done I am working on a proto.. Here is a video to get an idea of the design http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=u4Gp5QH7Gz4

12345678910 · Jul 29, 2011

precision plus said:
Hey Bruce,

I finally got the design done I am working on a proto.. Here is a video to get an idea of the design http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=u4Gp5QH7Gz4

The base-plate is aluminum not steel ?

How do you accommodate the use of different size pins ?
or are you including different stepped pins ?

precision plus · Jul 29, 2011

Yes the base plate is Aluminum. The pins are 3/32" pressed in and the use of a bushing will have to be used for other sizes. I have also contemplated making the pins threaded inserts and including some standard sizes but thought it might add to much to the cost.

Travis,

12345678910 · Jul 29, 2011

precision plus said:
Yes the base plate is Aluminum. The pins are 3/32" pressed in and the use of a bushing will have to be used for other sizes. I have also contemplated making the pins threaded inserts and including some standard sizes but thought it might add to much to the cost.

Travis,

How would you bush it to an 1/8 pin ?
It seems like that would be a too delicate bushing.

precision plus · Jul 29, 2011

Yes it will be a little thin walled but will have support from the pin so should work fine... In order to keep the price down I think it is the best option as these will be made in such small batches it would be way to expensive to go any other way... But you can always take out the 3/32" pin and ream it to 1/8".

Travis,

Carl_First_Timer · Jul 29, 2011

Just an Idea, but how about a 3/32 sized hole with customer specified stepped pin provided? And other sized stepped pins can be ordered as needed.