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user's latest post:
drill size
Published (2009-11-21 14:14:00)
i always drill my holes about .010-.015 under size and then use a reamer to make the hole the perfect size for my pin stock.
user's latest post:
I built an Etcher now I
Published (2009-11-20 22:19:00)
TUS I've heard good things about. I personally use Ernie Grospitch. His service is also top notch, and I've been happy with every transaction I had with him. --nathan
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Blade finish, 5160
Published (2009-11-21 22:06:00)
Quote: Originally Posted by rrambo noob question... what kind of scotchbrite? You can order what are called Surface Conditioning Belts in varying degrees of coarseness/grit from most places that carry 3M or Klingspor products. Klingspor I know will even custom make these belts to your specific size requirements. Using these "scotchbright" belts makes the scratch pattern go all in one direction resulting in a nice even satin...
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Cutting a burl Block
Published (2009-11-21 07:40:00)
Another thing that is real important in handle work is to have the set of scales as matched as possible. If the pattern is very tight and intense, sometimes you can get away with cutting two scales side by side on a slab, but for a truly professional look, you need to cut the scales from a single block and have them be a matched set. Once the block is split, you then decide whether to book-match the scales of use them exactly as cut. If using...
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Bowie Pics: 1084 and Mesquite
Published (2009-11-19 09:05:00)
Wow Nathan, that's a gorgeous knife! Congrats, and someone's going to be very happy when they receive that one.
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Should I Cut this Burl into...
Published (2009-11-21 10:29:00)
Last night I posted the first few dozen blocks. Looks like they just about all sold overnight. I was supposed to work in the gallery this weekend, but I should probably cut some more blocks. I have a bunch of sets of scales I will be posting this afternoon, then more blocks. Anybody who wanted some but missed out on the first batch can watch for the new ones this afternoon. Or if you'd like me to pick ones for you just send me a PM....
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I Need Logo Design Help...
Published (2009-11-21 07:36:00)
Hey, knock it off and get down to work. Here's another germinal idea/sketch...
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Latest active threads on Shop Talk - BladeSmith Questions and Answers::
Started 3 weeks ago (2009-11-06 07:43:00)
by Josh Dabney
Stacy,
I'm ready. Knife and sheath are 100% finished and ready to ship.
E-mail and pics to follow shortly.
Just wanted to say thanks again for taking the helm of the KITH and I'm very excited to be participating
-Josh
Started 6 days, 16 hours ago (2009-11-20 20:49:00)
by Edro20
This noob would like the hand sanded blade. Just saying. I bet that it's a good'un. I have found that scotchbrite finishes are fast and quite nice. If you have the belt to do most of the work then the rest is a snap by hand. Hope I'm not talking out of turn.
Started 5 days, 15 hours ago (2009-11-21 21:55:00)
by Charles Vestal
1750 RPM is plenty fast for a horizontal disc grinder.
I am using a 1750 RPM motor with a set of step down pullies 1.5" on the motor and 6" on the Disc shaft so I am getting around 440 RPMs on the disc.
I use the disc for cleaning up tappered tangs and I wouldn't want it moving a whole lot faster.
Take care
Charles
Started 5 days, 15 hours ago (2009-11-21 21:54:00)
by argel55
Masecraft or elenhunting has it but none of it is cheap. Ebay occasionally has elk racks for sale. Axis deer horn out of Texas or Florida also can get it done(check ebay there too)
Started 5 days, 16 hours ago (2009-11-21 20:51:00)
by Danbo
Nice work. I love BG42. Both as a maker, and as a knife user. It takes and holds a wickedly sharp edge.
Started 5 days, 17 hours ago (2009-11-21 19:36:00)
by erik markman
This is your chance Joe! Get it while you can, you know you want it.....
Started 5 days, 17 hours ago (2009-11-21 19:16:00)
by blindhogg
I usually use glass beads mixed with aluminum oxide, as i find the aluminum oxide straight is too abrasive and the glass beads is too mild.
Chris
Started 6 days, 17 hours ago (2009-11-20 19:09:00)
by Fred.Rowe
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Originally Posted by bbarnettAUS
Gday fella's,
Is it unusual for merino sheep horn to shrink within in a couple of months of being used as scales on a full tang.
I have made quite a few knives with it previously and it hasnt been a problem, however ive had 2 that were made recently come back with a substantial amount of ...
Started 5 days, 20 hours ago (2009-11-21 16:58:00)
by Robert Dark
Fred is "good people". One of the nicest guys I ever met, even if he is a yankee.
I thought about trying Fred's idea of the bubble jig, but I figured out that a bubble head with a bubble jig is a recipe for disaster.
Robert
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Hot threads for last week on Shop Talk - BladeSmith Questions and Answers::
Started 1 week, 1 day ago (2009-11-18 18:02:00)
by 69_knives
Man, that has " coffee table" written all over it.
Started 1 week, 1 day ago (2009-11-18 21:32:00)
by Dan Seaver
As far as I know VFD's only work on 3 phase motors, you would need a new motor to use a VFD.
Started 1 week, 1 day ago (2009-11-19 01:30:00)
by NickWheeler
Started 1 week, 1 day ago (2009-11-19 00:21:00)
by Mark Redmon
I struggle with this as well. Being a new maker, there is always something that can be improved on. I think you will get to the point where you just leave it be, and if you really want it to be better, you'll build another with that in mind. If it's not a major change overall, then it's easy to justify polishing or sanding a little more or what have you. I'm much like you in the sense that ...
Started 1 week, 2 days ago (2009-11-17 22:22:00)
by JasonSCarter
Started 1 month, 1 week ago (2009-10-21 10:06:00)
by Dan Seaver
Well I'm of no help but if you find the operating manuals send one my way please. If they have different manuals for different sizes I run a model E 150#.
Also couldn't it be under DuPont; since DuPont bought out Fairbanks.
Started 1 week, 1 day ago (2009-11-18 19:43:00)
by Nathan the Machinist
I wouldn't suggest beating it on your anvil. I bridge the high spots and press the kinks out. A serious kink is a problem and should be returned, but gradual bends aren't a big deal and don't reappear after HT.
M4 is a HSS and it comes ready to austenitize. You do not want to subject HSS to high temps more than once because it is a complex procedure to "reset" it. You get one shot at it or ...
Started 3 weeks ago (2009-11-06 08:48:00)
by Josh Dabney
Specs. of my 5th knife
Knife- 1080 carbon steel Stock Removal
4" cutting edge
9 1/16" Overall length
Tapered Tang
Distal Taper
Full height flat grind
Hand rubbed to 500 grit
Hand sharpened on stones and stropped for easy sharpening
Curly Maple scales with copper liners
Mirror image ...
Started 1 week, 1 day ago (2009-11-18 17:33:00)
by 45warrior
Nice start man
Now bust out them files and start bringing this one to life.
45
Started 6 days, 16 hours ago (2009-11-20 20:00:00)
by marekz
Unky i made a mistake cutting a teak burl once. what i did is cut blocks going right down into. aA forum member took notice and explained why i got the swirly patterns instead of the burl sides, so if im correct you want to cut it as if you were taking a horizontal slice off the top. ofcourse you can manipulate the block to cut straight down as long as your cutting with the burl not against it--...
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