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

[HSC ///]

working on a folder order, stressful with the fossil ivory

 

[Kentucky]

Not my usual thing but fun..

 

[E.Carlson]

Delivered this backpacker today.

 

[Hengelo_77]

Those stripes look good Carlson!

A strange question: could you show a pic of how you made that photo?

 

[JG Custom Metal Works]

Guys , I work on this false edge/top clip whatever it is ...Did you sharpen that part to shaving sharp ...... if yes is there secondary edge or not ? If not sharp how thick I need to leave that part of spine ?
Thanks !
And I like it how it is getting lighter and lighter as I grind to final

The way I do my sharp swedges is to just grind them to zero, raise a burr and then strop the burr off on my paper sharpening wheel(the stropping wheel, not the grit wheel). So basically just keep grinding the bevels until a burr forms and then remove the burr however you’re used to. My clips/swedges are usually ground at a more obtuse angle(20-25 degrees per side), so there’s no point in doing a secondary bevel IMO.

 

[E.Carlson]

Those stripes look good Carlson!

A strange question: could you show a pic of how you made that photo?

Hey thanks! I just use a cheap 35 dollar light box from Amazon. I think it's called LumiStudio or something. I just play with the lights till I get the right look. I use my phone for the pictures.

 

[DeadboxHero]

All finished up today, CPM S125v, 63rc

 

[Hengelo_77]

A very contoured Dutch oak handle with Swedish blue-yellow for a guard/bolster.
And a blue stitched traditional sheath to go with it.
Niolox stainless steel.
A gift for my (Dutch) cousin who moved to rural Sweden with her family

 

[Rose and Thistle Custom]

Very nice Hengelo_77

 

[DevinT]

A very contoured Dutch oak handle with Swedish blue-yellow for a guard/bolster.
And a blue stitched traditional sheath to go with it.
Niolox stainless steel.
A gift for my (Dutch) cousin who moved to rural Sweden with her family

How do I become a member of the family?

Very nice.

Hoss

 

[SBuzek]

Did the ICCE show in Ft.Worth TX over the weekend, had a blast, got to hang out with some of the best makers in the country and picked up a couple of pieces to hang on the wall. Very happy and humbled by them.

 

[Hengelo_77]

Congratulations!

 

[HSC ///]

finished this, went for the frosted blade look, not sure if it qualifies for a kasumi (mist)
red linen micarta handle, which I don't do very often

 

[Natlek]

Guys I have one question for you .I ordered transmission power belt for my 10 inch contact wheel . My wheel is 251 mm .Dia . which mean that have 788,14mm girth /lenght .
Now , belt I ordered is 800mm girth/length BUT they measure that where is red line on the drawing /they call it Pitch line/ . I make some calculation according to the default dimensions on belts ..
For belt PHG800 /which I ordered/ .....800 / 3.14 = 254.7mm Dia. 254,7 -3.44mm = 251.26mm Dia. x 3.14= 788,95mm length
Other belt in game is PHG 792 /number mean length of belt/ ....
792/3.14=252.23mm dia. 252.23- 3.44=248.79mm Dia .x 3.14= 781.2mm length.
First one belt is almost ideal ,but I have no idea how tight will go on wheel because it is almost 1mm longer .Maybe I should need to use some glue or some tape maybe under belt ?
For second one belt , I can turn wheel on lathe till I get tight fit ?

What do you think .... ? I know ..... I know that this is silly question

 

[Greenberg Woods]

I just signed the lease for my new shop! I will be going full time as a wood supplier in the summer, Ill probably repurchase my dealers membership here as well. Im excited to be doing this full time!

 

[weo]

I just signed the lease for my new shop! I will be going full time as a wood supplier in the summer, Ill probably repurchase my dealers membership here as well. Im excited to be doing this full time!

Congrats Ben! I wondered where you ran off to.

 

[Hengelo_77]

Did you finish university?

 

[Kevin McGovern]

Got my first locking knife working. Still needs finish work and tweaking, but I'm pretty happy with how it turned out, especially since I don't have a mill.

 

[HSC ///]

finished this custom order, my model Clarkdale pattern
integral bolster liner frame of silicon bronze, Damasteel blade and spring

 

[Rose and Thistle Custom]

Enzo Necker with wood from Arizona Ironwood