What's going on in your shop? Show us whats going on, and talk a bit about your work!

[Shriket33]

Nice to see that the Netherlands have a knife maker!
Nice job by the way, from one old Dutchman to another Hollander!

 

[Shriket33]

Inspite of grumpiness you make very nice sheaths. Option is to find and train
someone to do it for you!

 

[Greenberg Woods]

Just cut up some marbled cocobolo. This stuff is HARD as all holy heck. I'd put it on par with ironwood. Figure looks great though!

 

[Frank Niro]

Yes, the true is cocobolo can have some terrific qualities. Unfortunately no more for me. I got so allergic to it your picture just might make me cough and sneeze and cry. I've given most away and will when people come around to my shop and we get to talking about woods.
Frank

 

[Greenberg Woods]

It's a matter of exposure. Guys who used a ton and never used a mask get the reaction. I always use a mask, and more importantly, shower.

Just showering immediately after use prevents the rash and other side effect of cocobolo, unless you spent so many years using it without protection that you are too sensitive to it.

 

[LX_Emergency]

we're going camping tomorrow and I managed to have this knife & sheath ready to go with us
Made a knife again to enjoy making a knife again and get back in the game
Large enough to be usefull, small enough to have on you, with a sheath to disappear in a front pocket or behind a waistbelt

I love this one man. Very cool. Just the right size and love that lanyard.

 

[JG Custom Metal Works]

Thank bro! Your grinds are amazing! I don't how you keep them so crisp, especially on that small of a wheel! :thumbup:

Family shot

I always enjoy seeing your knives. The grind lines are so clean. Would you mind sharing your belt progression? What's the highest grit you take them to? Do you use cork belts or scotchbrite belts? I'm doubting the scotchbrite belts as the grind lines wouldn't be so clean. Again, very nice.

 

[JoshRG]

I always enjoy seeing your knives. The grind lines are so clean. Would you mind sharing your belt progression? What's the highest grit you take them to? Do you use cork belts or scotchbrite belts? I'm doubting the scotchbrite belts as the grind lines wouldn't be so clean. Again, very nice.

Thanks bro!
The finishing grit really depends on a number of factors but for the most part I like to finish with a 400grit cork. Belt progression is really nothing special but does change depending on the type of grind. Certain belts that I use for a hollow I won't use for a flat clip or swedge because of the flex in the belt, structure of the abrasive, etc. I'm still searching for the best progression of abrasives not only in terms of end results but also in regards to my time and cost efficacy. The more I work at this the cleaner my work becomes but the faster I blow through belts. It's a vicious cycle.

Blessings,
Joshua

 

[josh81]

Finished up this one today. 6 1/2" fillet, 52100 @ 60 rc, bird's-eye maple and white g10 with white fiberglass pins.

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[JG Custom Metal Works]

Thanks bro!
The finishing grit really depends on a number of factors but for the most part I like to finish with a 400grit cork. Belt progression is really nothing special but does change depending on the type of grind. Certain belts that I use for a hollow I won't use for a flat clip or swedge because of the flex in the belt, structure of the abrasive, etc. I'm still searching for the best progression of abrasives not only in terms of end results but also in regards to my time and cost efficacy. The more I work at this the cleaner my work becomes but the faster I blow through belts. It's a vicious cycle.

Blessings,
Joshua

Well whatever you're doing it's working.

What grit/belt do you usually finish with prior to hitting the 400 grit cork?

Also, when you stack your bolsters to the lower half, and three liners in between, do you pin them vertically?

Sorry for the 20 questions, I really admire your work.

 

[LCKT707]

I'm still trying to source a good tumbler for my multi tools to get a nice stonewash finish. Stuck between the large harbor freight vibratory tumbler, or a rotary tumbler from McMastercarr that's a considerable amount more of money lol. Anyone have any good suggestions? I don't suppose I'll ever need to stonewash something larger than 7" in length.

 

[josh81]

I'm still trying to source a good tumbler for my multi tools to get a nice stonewash finish. Stuck between the large harbor freight vibratory tumbler, or a rotary tumbler from McMastercarr that's a considerable amount more of money lol. Anyone have any good suggestions? I don't suppose I'll ever need to stonewash something larger than 7" in length.

I use a rotary tumbler from Frankford Arsenal for tumbling brass. I hand shake the few stone washes that I've done so I haven't used it for a knife yet. I've wet tumbled a ton of brass and it seems to be a solid tumbler. I think it's around 150$ if that helps.

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[KnuckleDownKnives]

I'm still trying to source a good tumbler for my multi tools to get a nice stonewash finish. Stuck between the large harbor freight vibratory tumbler, or a rotary tumbler from McMastercarr that's a considerable amount more of money lol. Anyone have any good suggestions? I don't suppose I'll ever need to stonewash something larger than 7" in length.

I'm going to build something like this for my grinder. Should be pretty cheap to build.

Edit: forgot link. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Joik0MOEZQw

 

[Rhinoknives1]

Yes, the true is cocobolo can have some terrific qualities. Unfortunately no more for me. I got so allergic to it your picture just might make me cough and sneeze and cry. I've given most away and will when people come around to my shop and we get to talking about woods.
Frank

It's a matter of exposure. Guys who used a ton and never used a mask get the reaction. I always use a mask, and more importantly, shower.

Just showering immediately after use prevents the rash and other side effect of cocobolo, unless you spent so many years using it without protection that you are too sensitive to it.

It also depends on the individual, Many use it for years or a life time with little to know protection and others like me sensitize in a decade of Rosewoods usage.

Thanks bro!
The finishing grit really depends on a number of factors but for the most part I like to finish with a 400grit cork. Belt progression is really nothing special but does change depending on the type of grind. Certain belts that I use for a hollow I won't use for a flat clip or swedge because of the flex in the belt, structure of the abrasive, etc. I'm still searching for the best progression of abrasives not only in terms of end results but also in regards to my time and cost efficacy. The more I work at this the cleaner my work becomes but the faster I blow through belts. It's a vicious cycle.

Blessings,
Joshua

Joshua,

Use belts as if they were free! Your production time will go down and your crisp grinds will go up! Therefore more sales!

 

[jake387]

This is what is going on in my shop...er, my basement.

My first dagger -

Hopefully scales are on by this weekend.

 

[Brock Cutlery]

Finished up this one today. 6 1/2" fillet, 52100 @ 60 rc, bird's-eye maple and white g10 with white fiberglass pins.

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I like that fillet knife Josh81. Interesting features and design. I like a straight blade, and it would have worked with your design I think, but it's a personal pref and your up-swept blade will certainly be very useful. Well done!

 

[Park Swan]

This is what is going on in my shop...er, my basement.

My first dagger -

Hopefully scales are on by this weekend.

Nice grinds!!

 

[HSC ///]

Because tools are half the Fun and because tools make us money.
Carbide file guide, broach, anvil flattening at work . And flatter

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[josh81]

I like that fillet knife Josh81. Interesting features and design. I like a straight blade, and it would have worked with your design I think, but it's a personal pref and your up-swept blade will certainly be very useful. Well done!

Thanks Brock I appreciate it.

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[jake387]

Nice grinds!!

Thanks!