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

[WValtakis]

Cool pattern, is it an original?

The pattern? Yes, I drew it a few years ago when I was trying to figure out a "chainmail" pattern.

 

[Way-Barney]

Rained off work today so decided to have a go at jigging some bone, after a brief battle with the dog for her bone I came up trumps, this is my first attempt at bone and found it a good bit easier than my practice attempt on wood.





I am really pleased with this attempt, I never get anything right first time so it must be easy. I am going to make a peach seed type tool next I think.

 

[WValtakis]

 

[Crag the Brewer]

Rained off work today so decided to have a go at jigging some bone, after a brief battle with the dog for her bone I came up trumps, this is my first attempt at bone and found it a good bit easier than my practice attempt on wood.

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I am really pleased with this attempt, I never get anything right first time so it must be easy. I am going to make a peach seed type tool next I think.

Dremel or Foredom, or???

 

[Way-Barney]

A Clark multitool

 

[Fred.Rowe]

This might be a little different than the usual fare on here, but I wanted to introduce myself a little. I am Fred Rowe's son, Kevin. I've been the one making the Bubble Jig the past couple years on my own, and have been involved with its design and production since the beginning. Dad's pretty much stepped away from the shop for good (he's still here, don't worry!) so I'm gonna be the one keeping it going now. I'll look into getting my own account here later, but this one is already paid for, so it's me here for now. Anyway, as for what's been going on, well as some of you might have seen already, we recently got a 3D Printer and I started making the angle wedges that go with the Bubble Jig using that. And it's a lot of fun, honestly. I love this thing. Here they are, if you haven't seen:

Was really neat seeing a model I made in the CAD program turn into a real object in just a few minutes. It was borne of necessity, since we used to make them out of composite balusters, but those have basically been phased out of all the local building supply stores, so we had to find some other way. But I'm glad we tried this, because it's just a heck of a thing to watch and work with. Surprisingly similar to the CNC milling that I've been doing all these years. Then I thought if it could do that, why not other parts too? Sooo... I've been toying with this too:

Just a first step really. And there are some considerations, too. This one is made from PLA, which melts at about 200C. Might not be durable enough. Not that you should be putting these near a forge anyway even when they are made from aluminum, but hey, you know how it is. Anything can happen. Of course there are other materials able to withstand heat better that I could use. But apart from that, durability would be lower overall, compared to the anodized aluminum ones we make now. But it would also be a lot cheaper. Possibly could offer both, so there'd be a cheaper but less durable option and a sturdy but more expensive option. I dunno. Just thought it would be worth a try.

So, anyway, that's me and what I've been doing. I'm not much of a knifemaker at all, but I do know machines like this, and that's what I like to do. And I'll be continuing to provide the Bubble Jig for the knifemaking community for the foreseeable future, so don't worry about that, it's not going anywhere. And nice to finally meet you all. =)

 

[John Cahoon]

Here's 3 of a custom order of six steak knives for a relative of my retired business partner. NitroV and Mesquite, 8 7/8" OAL and all within 1/16" or less in all three dimensions.

 

[ashwinearl]

making some slips. I used the diamond scratch bit to 'scar' the leather with some text. I need to make the slips bigger. The fit is a little tight and the resolene finish came out a little more plasticy vs satin than in the past when I've used it

 

[ashwinearl]

Rained off work today so decided to have a go at jigging some bone, after a brief battle with the dog for her bone I came up trumps, this is my first attempt at bone and found it a good bit easier than my practice attempt on wood.

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I am really pleased with this attempt, I never get anything right first time so it must be easy. I am going to make a peach seed type tool next I think.

can you show of picture of the bit/burr you are using for jigging and source for where you got it?

 

[Alex Topfer]

Slowly improving my forging. Will be a W2 chefs knife if it survives

 

[WValtakis]

 

[Tony Mont]

First time using mango for a handle and it's sooooo nice to work with, now I have to find some curly mango!

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[WValtakis]

 

[Taz]

Be careful with the Mango wood; it's one of the most toxic woods out there! I got REALLY bad allergies due to working with even stabilized Curly Mango where the reaction took 3 weeks to get over fully. I wore a respirator when working it, but even skin contact caused the reaction.

 

[ashwinearl]

 

[Tony Mont]

A long overdue replacement for pressure fitting my guards.

Be careful with the Mango wood; it's one of the most toxic woods out there! I got REALLY bad allergies due to working with even stabilized Curly Mango where the reaction took 3 weeks to get over fully. I wore a respirator when working it, but even skin contact caused the reaction.

I always wear a respirator while working, however I didn't know it could be irritating on skin contact, luckily no reaction at all. Nonetheless, good to know and be extra careful next time.

 

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A2 full tapered tang gyuto

 

[DanF]

A2 full tapered tang gyuto

Love how the pins accent everything.

 

[HSC ///]

Love how the pins accent everything.

thanks, I wasn't sure how it would come out but everything seems ok

 

[Forrest Taylor]

A2 full tapered tang gyuto

Very nice. Good matching of woods