Waving a Delica

[darthsoaker]

I'm 15, I have a 70 bucks to burn, and a normal delica.

I have several questions to ask.

1. How powerful a tool do I need? Is a dremel good enough?

2. Is $70 enough to buy a good dremel/cutting tool?

3. How messy is this project? What safety precations should I take?

 

[dcpopo]

You should be able to pick up a new wave delica for that money.

Then you'll have 2

Best -Coop

 

[darthsoaker]

You should be able to pick up a new wave delica for that money.

Then you'll have 2

Best -Coop

I could always use more Spydies.

But.... I have many knives and multi tools, that I would like to mod this or that. Gotta find/mod/make that perfect knife. I think most people know what I mean.

So, any more help?

 

[Bayoublaster]

As far as safety goes, you DEFINITELY need safety glasses. I also recommend a dust mask even if doing it outdoors. Ear plugs would also be nice.

After the grinding is done, you may want to get some sandpaper just to make it look better. Make a couple of sanding blocks and get a piece of dowel to use to get into rounded or curved areas. Just progress up the grits finer and finer until you get the finish you want. If you use a dremel you can get polishing wheels.

 

[darthsoaker]

As far as safety goes, you DEFINITELY need safety glasses. I also recommend a dust mask even if doing it outdoors. Ear plugs would also be nice.

After the grinding is done, you may want to get some sandpaper just to make it look better. Make a couple of sanding blocks and get a piece of dowel to use to get into rounded or curved areas. Just progress up the grits finer and finer until you get the finish you want. If you use a dremel you can get polishing wheels.

Thanks!

One last question, are most dremels (and tools like it) powerful enough to cut through the metal?

 

[spikedog]

A new waved Delica is available for $49 from http://www.knifeoutlet.com/shop/10Expand.asp?ProductCode=SPYC11PGYW

If you buy this one you will have two

 

[rebeltf]

A Dremel will do the job , get some of those small cut-off wheels.


Envision what you want to do to the knife before you make any cuts.
Grab a thin tip marker and mark off where you want to cut.

Hopefully you have a vise or access to one.

Take a wet paper towel and wrap it around part of the blade your not cutting on to help keep it cool. The water wont harm the blade, just wiep her down afterwards.
Take double thickness of duct tape and tape the inner jaws of the vise , clamp in your knife , dont do it so tight that it goes thru the duct tape and mars your knife.

A bandana is sufficient to cover your nose and mouth for what you're going to do, it's not going to make much dust, safety glasses though for sure !

Go careful and sure , take your time and do it right. You will definatly need some paper , maybe some 600 and 1000 to finish it with.

Bottom line ? Be careful , go slow and good luck

Post pics after your done :thumbup:

 

[Tanguay Custom Knives]

I just did an Endura not too long ago. rebeltf is right on the money. Use the cut off wheels he's describing to do the lion's share of the stock removal, then use a 1/4" mandrell and sanding ring to shape the wave to finish. Everything you need is available at the Home Depot, in the tools section, right there with the dremel tools.
Good luck!
Scott