Stan Wilson Advisor III - a making of thread
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PART XXXI
Almost ready for the final assembly.
It's not a knife unless it has an edge.
The bolsters get screwed in place.
From the very first time the bolsters were screwed in place each time they were removed, the screws went into the plate in order.
This keeps the screws from getting lost and eliminates any variables in each screw.
I'll put the scales on just to double check the fit.
The front scale is removed, the spine is pinned in place and the gold signature plate is inserted in the dovetail.
The knife is assembled as previously shown ( page 3 post #57). The frame screws are installed and its ready for the front scale.
To be continued ...
Almost ready for the final assembly.
It's not a knife unless it has an edge.
The bolsters get screwed in place.
From the very first time the bolsters were screwed in place each time they were removed, the screws went into the plate in order.
This keeps the screws from getting lost and eliminates any variables in each screw.
I'll put the scales on just to double check the fit.
The front scale is removed, the spine is pinned in place and the gold signature plate is inserted in the dovetail.
The knife is assembled as previously shown ( page 3 post #57). The frame screws are installed and its ready for the front scale.
To be continued ...
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PART XXXII
The scale is placed over the dovetailed discs (see page 2 post #33 for a detail of the slots in the scale).
Slid down to the rear bolster.
Then forward until it meets the front bolster.
Now all that needs to be done is tighten the screws that will pull the discs down and lock the scale in place.
To do that I will use this tool that I made for this.
It's made from titanium with a spline drive key set into the end.
Reach into the frame of the knife and engage the back bolster screw, tighten it down slightly.
Tighten down the front screw the same way. I leave both screws a little loose at this point
Check the alignment of the scales and if good finish tightening both screws.
And after all this here are the results, a quick shot of the finished knife.
Now comes the hard part for me, getting a good series of photos of the finished knife.
To be continued ...
The scale is placed over the dovetailed discs (see page 2 post #33 for a detail of the slots in the scale).
Slid down to the rear bolster.
Then forward until it meets the front bolster.
Now all that needs to be done is tighten the screws that will pull the discs down and lock the scale in place.
To do that I will use this tool that I made for this.
It's made from titanium with a spline drive key set into the end.
Reach into the frame of the knife and engage the back bolster screw, tighten it down slightly.
Tighten down the front screw the same way. I leave both screws a little loose at this point
Check the alignment of the scales and if good finish tightening both screws.
And after all this here are the results, a quick shot of the finished knife.
Now comes the hard part for me, getting a good series of photos of the finished knife.
To be continued ...
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PART XXXIII
Well here it is.
The End!
Well here it is.
The End!
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Finally I want to thank Stan for making such an incredible knife, for taking the time to take all these pictures and for his patience with me and all my wishes!
This is for sure not the last knife I ordered from Stan.
Then I want to thank Bertie for making this wonderful steel!
This is my second knife with dragonskin damascus and I do already have another piece in my drawer
The last 2 1/2 weeks were very exciting for me and all the wait for this knife is forgotten.
I hope you all enjoyed this thread with all it's pictures and annotations as I did.
Jochen, now waiting to receive his new knife ...
This is for sure not the last knife I ordered from Stan.
Then I want to thank Bertie for making this wonderful steel!
This is my second knife with dragonskin damascus and I do already have another piece in my drawer
The last 2 1/2 weeks were very exciting for me and all the wait for this knife is forgotten.
I hope you all enjoyed this thread with all it's pictures and annotations as I did.
Jochen, now waiting to receive his new knife ...
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Cant say enough good things about this tread. I am in awe of Stan's talent. The birth of a new Grail.Where does the line start?
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Thanks to Mr. Wilson for allowing all the pictures and sharing so much excellent info.
I feel like some of life's mysteries have been revealed.
I feel like some of life's mysteries have been revealed.
Soulrack223
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This is the most detailed WIP I've ever seen. Beautiful knife!
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Hi Stan and Jochen,
The amount of views and praise you have received is completely worthy. I'm seeing names I've never seen before come out with comments. It's THAT inspirational.
Showing the process is a window into engineering genius and masterful execution. EVERYONE is taking notes. But you knew that. Pioneers don't mind.:thumbup:
My very best to you for this. I know this will have an impact in your future.
Coop
The amount of views and praise you have received is completely worthy. I'm seeing names I've never seen before come out with comments. It's THAT inspirational.
Showing the process is a window into engineering genius and masterful execution. EVERYONE is taking notes. But you knew that. Pioneers don't mind.:thumbup:
My very best to you for this. I know this will have an impact in your future.
Coop