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

Been doing a lot of different things. Built a grinder enclosure with dust removal, I've been stabilizing a lot of wood (since surprisingly, I sold a bunch at Ashokan), and I've been working on my first frame lock. Though the frame lock is taking some time. video of my first ball detent attempt at the bottom.

This is some wood BF member WEO sent me. He is a fan of bartering as am I.
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This stuff is all wood I've harvested
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The framelock, It's a bit rough, and I already have a bunch of things I'd do differently. Next step is grinding and hardening the blade, then bending the lock. Also, this is the first time using the tapmatic I got at an auction months ago for $60. I have to say, that thing is like magic.
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Ball detent action. Amazing how such a slight movement can make me so happy.
 
Well finally finished this chef knife set for my uncle. Learned alot, had a blast.
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Rose and Thistle Custom said:
Stang Bladeworks, would love more details. That's a really cool knife.
Valknut, those look good, which one gave you the most learning opportunities?
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Well they all had their own learning curves. The fighter was the first fighter I've done and first swedge grind. The bigger African blackwood one is a 3 piece handle with locator pins that was my first try at that. Also first octogonal handle. They were all somewhat challenging. But doing 4 knives completely different but all at the same time was tough for me.
 
Rose and Thistle Custom said:
Stang Bladeworks, would love more details. That's a really cool knife.
Valknut, those look good, which one gave you the most learning opportunities?
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Thanks. The blade and spring are cpm154. Handles are cf from usa knifemaker. I acid etched the blade with ferric chloride. I found some really great videos on you tube and a couple books that were very helpful. If you have never tried one i recommend it. Blade is 60HRC and spring is 47HRC.
 
Rose and Thistle Custom said:
You mentioned a couple useful books, which ones would you recommend?
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Im just out right now. When i get home ill get a complete list of all resources i found helpful. The books are not too expensive i found them on amazon. I can also send you my cad files. I use draftsight, it is free and very good. In my opinion the cad is necessary if you want to make your own patterns.
 
Stang Bladeworks said:
Just finished up a slipjoint. I have put alot of effort into learning the mechanics. I have a long way to go but i dont mind. They are fun to make.View attachment 1018260 View attachment 1018261
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Did you have to surface grind the steel, or just lapped by hand? I've tried and failed several times with slipjoints and think its either not being dead flat or my drill press isn't aligned.
 
ashwinearl said:
Did you have to surface grind the steel, or just lapped by hand? I've tried and failed several times with slipjoints and think its either not being dead flat or my drill press isn't aligned.
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I used a surface grinder. Its an Oregon blade maker one that attaches to a 2x72 (my kmg). I imagine you could use precision stock. I would check it with a surface plate and compare the thickness with calipers. The spring and blade need to be identical. For what its worth i would recommend the surface grinder attachment if you can find one that works with your grinder. Its not as accurate as a dedicated machine but its accurate enough for me (plus or minus a thousandth). As far as drilling the holes i use a cheap wen drill press but i use a 123 block to verify the bit is square to the table. Hope that helps.
 
Rose and Thistle Custom said:
You mentioned a couple useful books, which ones would you recommend?
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Below are two books that proved highly valuable20181111_191209.jpg 20181111_191211.jpg both can be found on amazon. The first has alot of great info about designing patterns. And the second has alot about small details that prove useful. I also recommend the youtube series by AR custom knives @knife to a gunfight . It may be the best resource because you can watch the whole process. He is a member here as well. I really appreciate the time people take to help teach and I would be happy to pass on what little I have learned. If there is any interest I will start a thread detailing what i have learned so far and mistakes to avoid. Hope this helps.
 
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