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

[Justin Schmidt]

VERY long way to go on this guy. But I'm seriously loving making folders. Been using PB washers but think.im gonna switch to bearings

 

[Rose and Thistle Custom]

Look forward to seeing you finish it up, looking cool so far.

 

[HSC ///]

a little side job in the last day and a half.
a push dagger for a surprise for my son.
It was an exercise in symmetry, It's not perfect but I learned alot
would love to do some more
tomorrow final sanding and polishing and a sheath

 

[Rose and Thistle Custom]

Looks fantastic, is that
Is that one of the "whitepaper" san mai steels? What did you do for your heat treat and etch? Where do you get yours from?
Thanks,
Josh

 

[HSC ///]

Thanks. It is The takefu white steel core with 22 mild steel laminations. I buy from dictum or workshop heaven.

I forge and the. heat treat in a forge and quench in straight water and then flash temper to 63-64 rc. as taught to my by Murray Carter.

Etch is 3:1 fc. quick etch. Just a few seconds.

 

[Rose and Thistle Custom]

Thank you, I haven't purchased from these guys yet but was looking at https://www.makermaterialsupply.com...ayer-suminagashi-outer?variant=12962206613587 they are in Texas and I think the price is slightly better.

 

[HSC ///]

Thank you, I haven't purchased from these guys yet but was looking at https://www.makermaterialsupply.com...ayer-suminagashi-outer?variant=12962206613587 they are in Texas and I think the price is slightly better.

Yes I think it’s the Same product

 

[Rose and Thistle Custom]

Sure looks cool in that push dagger.

 

[S.Alexander]

I made a couple of draw knives for some upcoming projects. I'm planning on using them for some hatchet handles, and to make a longbow.

The video is 16 minutes long, but there are pics of the draw knife at the beginning and end.

 

[Stromberg Knives]

Cuulleeeeen. I am digging that micarta. Wherja git it?

That’s some old stock I got a couple of years ago. Unfortunately I’m not sure where. It’s most likely from one of the knife maker suppliers within the EU.

 

[Horsewright]

Dave, those blue pine cone scales are pretty awesome! did you make them? if not, where'd they come from?

Thanks. K and G for the turquoise ones and the navy colored ones from USA Knifemakers.

 

[A.McPherson]

I made a couple of draw knives for some upcoming projects. I'm planning on using them for some hatchet handles, and to make a longbow.

Hey Sean, have you made many bows?
I've got a piece of advice when using a draw knife for bow making: When working the back of the bow down to a single growth ring, you might want to dull your draw knife a bit. if it's dull, it'll tend to want to wedge between growth rings instead of wanting to cut through them. this will make it easier to keep one growth ring, without violating the fibers and causing you to have to go deeper.
anyway, cool project! good luck with the bows, they are tons of fun to build!

 

[Coy Ranch]

My first attempt at a hamon. Rutland Furnace Cement & 1095 after the dip...

 

[Coy Ranch]

I also got my Makers Mark going as well...

 

[Ian Fifelski]

Using this carbide faced file guide for the first time and LOVING IT. Makes things so much nicer and flatter, quicker.

 

[Hengelo_77]

nice file guide, where is it from?

 

[Ian Fifelski]

nice file guide, where is it from?

I got it on Etsy. It is very precise and cheaper than any other carbide faced file guide I have seen. I haven't tried it yet but it looks like it opens wide enough for integrals too.
Got it from https://www.etsy.com/listing/639385...guide-carbide-faced-in?ref=shop_home_active_1

 

[S.Alexander]

Hey Sean, have you made many bows?
I've got a piece of advice when using a draw knife for bow making: When working the back of the bow down to a single growth ring, you might want to dull your draw knife a bit. if it's dull, it'll tend to want to wedge between growth rings instead of wanting to cut through them. this will make it easier to keep one growth ring, without violating the fibers and causing you to have to go deeper.
anyway, cool project! good luck with the bows, they are tons of fun to build!

I haven't made a bow yet, but thanks for the tip. I will remember that one .

 

[A.McPherson]

Hey Shane, if you don't have it all ready, get the book "the traditional bowyer's bible" its a fantastic series of books. The first one will cover all you need to know on both american flat bows and english longbows, as well as wood selection and all kinds of other good info! I've got the whole series, they are fantastic!!

https://www.amazon.com/Traditional-...sr=8-1&keywords=the+traditional+bowyers+bible

 

[Jesenius]

nice file guide, where is it from?

Look here. A bit cheaper...