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So now I can grind distal taper tang on my surface grinder BUT I need other tool to drill that MF holes for pins after that .Is there are end of making tools ???
As always, I improvised with what was around me .So here it is , I need to turn on lathe that part next to the tool on 15mm Dia. and I m done .That part would press scale material IN bolster/guard so I can drill holes for pin on right place , no gap between guard and wood .or if I use some spacers between guard/bolster and wood that bolt would press tight all parts together ....
As always, I improvised with what was around me .So here it is , I need to turn on lathe that part next to the tool on 15mm Dia. and I m done .That part would press scale material IN bolster/guard so I can drill holes for pin on right place , no gap between guard and wood .or if I use some spacers between guard/bolster and wood that bolt would press tight all parts together ....
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Got this one "done" by pretending to be working on the car!
Up next, one toothpick and a little trapper
Cliff Carter Knives
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Shipped these two matching knives out last week. Lc200n, titanium, g10, and blue glow liners.
First distal taper tang finished ,I leave it 2mm on end and lost 30 grams of weight . Now it is 150 grams ,not bad for 4.5 or it was 4.6 mm thick steel on spine . Hole drilling tool done !
Now I'm thinking should i leave it black and silver or to add some red detail , just on guard/bolster not between scales and tang ? I plan to sand blast guard after peening , satin finish bevels and spine and around handle mirror polished ?
Now I'm thinking should i leave it black and silver or to add some red detail , just on guard/bolster not between scales and tang ? I plan to sand blast guard after peening , satin finish bevels and spine and around handle mirror polished ?
A.McPherson
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Probably not worth the effort, if it's already hardened... Unless you're gonna use a cutoff wheel or something...
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There are two considerations, the total weight, and then its distribution, as in the balance. Lighter can be better but not if you introduce an awkward balance.
Yes it is hardened S30V steel , 62 HRC . Thin cutoff disk on Dremel would done job fast but then I must use small grinding stones to make that ellipse . I will see tomorrow what i would done .
For scale i will use African Blackwood and it is very heavy so i think that removing more steel from tang would not make balance awkward . I also plan to remove some weight from inner side of scales when i finish scale . Good balance is if it is on bolster right ?
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Something to play around with. I guess the best balance depends a bit on the style and how you will use it. If it's just one knife and it's for you then I wouldn't over think it.
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This showed up today to replace the little Wen that's cowering beside it!
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That is a beast.
2HP and variable speed - I'm impressed.
2HP and variable speed - I'm impressed.
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got this lil guy more or less finished today
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I just finished this kitchen knife, (my fourth) and it's now hanging out in our kitchen- ready for duty. The blade is done to a 400 grit hand rubbed finish, and is convex ground from about a cm up from the edge. Flat ground from there to the spine. The handle is bubinga, (I think) and the...
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Just hit the tang with the small wheel and hollow it out that way. By far the easiest way on hard steel.
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Tried a little mirror polishing on an AEB-L blade today. Needs some more work...
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Yet another Gaucho, I really like making these. 8670 with SS+B bolster and Ironwood.
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This is slipjoint #9 ready for HT.
(this makes 3 to send off)
These swedges look cool but also realy remove material and give a thin and sharp point.
I used a cheap ebay knife as a template but that doesn't work for me. I just ordered 2mm paper micarta to make templates out off and be able to scratch good lines.
(this makes 3 to send off)
These swedges look cool but also realy remove material and give a thin and sharp point.
I used a cheap ebay knife as a template but that doesn't work for me. I just ordered 2mm paper micarta to make templates out off and be able to scratch good lines.