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PMB
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I really like the step by step. They look great !
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Sun Dec 27, 2015 8:05 pm |
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ironworker78
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Location: puyallup Joined: Sat Nov 3, 2012 Posts: 1146
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Next step is to make and install the handle. I have selected to use a piece of walnut. After choosing your material, trace out the handle on the material and rough cut. After I do the rough cut I drill the holes for the pins. first drill one half of the handle through the blade, then flip over and drill through the blade and the first scale into the second scale.
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Sun Dec 27, 2015 8:09 pm |
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ironworker78
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As you can see in the previous photo I have taped up the finished blade to prevent scratching or getting epoxy on it. The next step is of course applying the handle. The steel should be clean and free of loose materials or oils. I use lacquer thinner to do this. Some woods are very oily and need to also be wiped clean of oil with the thinner. The handle should then have the shit clamped out of it. Go ahead and fit all the clamps you can find. The squeeze out should be cleaned off the blade area at this time.
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Sun Dec 27, 2015 8:17 pm |
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PMB
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I am feeling strangely uncomfortable sitting in my present position. Must adjust.
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Sun Dec 27, 2015 8:26 pm |
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ironworker78
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The next step after waiting for the glue to dry is to sand the handle down to meet your design criteria. I will be making a very rounded and smooth handle. All sanding is done by hand while rounding the handle. Starting with 80 grit and working up to 400. Once sanded I have applied a healthy coat of linseed oil. The oil will swell the fibers in the wood. I will then sand one final time with 400 grit paper and reapply some linseed oil.
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Sun Dec 27, 2015 8:28 pm |
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ironworker78
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The next step is to sharpen. There are a million ways to get this done. I have been having good results using a lansky system. When making a edge on a new knife it is necessary to start from the lowest grit stone and work up to the finest. Unfortunately the finest one that I have in this kit is the 1000 grit. For stainless knives I find it acceptable, carbon steel seems to be able to take a finer edge. So what I have done is to tape a piece of paper onto the 1000 grit stone and coat it with some polishing compound. I used that until I had a nice mirror polish on the edge and it would easily shave hair.
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Sun Dec 27, 2015 8:40 pm |
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TINCANBANDIT
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excellent work! You have inspired me....I just ordered a Nicholson file and picked up the other parts needed for my jig
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Sun Dec 27, 2015 8:47 pm |
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ironworker78
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I debated if I would include the sheath build. I will, but please bear in mind that this is my fourth sheath build and I am sure there are better ways to do this work. I have learned a lot of what I do know by watching some youtube videos. There is a knife builder in the UK who goes by Jacklore knives, his work is exceptional and he has a video available on sheath making. I recommend it. You will need some tools. Here I have an edger, a groover, a stitch layout tool, a scribe that I will be using as a punch and a freshly sharpened knife. I also used a few consumables die, waxed nylon thread, contact cement and of course leather.
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Sun Dec 27, 2015 9:09 pm |
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ironworker78
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First step is to make a template. Then of course transfer to leather and cut out. Here I have wet the leather where the bend will be, this helps to prevent cracking. Here I have prepared the welt and glued it in. You can see on the upper piece that I have used the contact cement for this. I left a space in the welt to install the ferro rod loop. Here you can see I have prepared the ferro rod loop and the belt loop. Both pieces have been dyed and had the edges burnished to smooth them out. To do this you profile the leather on the edges and then apply some bar soap, you can then rub the edges with a smooth roundish object to get a nice smooth appearance on the edge. They make a tool for this called a slicker, I did not have one at the time. I did receive one for Christmas this year though. Also you can see that I have done the layout, grooving and punched holes for stitching the belt loop on.
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Sun Dec 27, 2015 9:25 pm |
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ironworker78
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The next step is to dye the sheath. I prefer to do the inside also. After that the belt loop is glued into place. The belt loop is then stitched into place. As seen in the previous photo I prefer to groove the inside of the sheath so that the threads are protected slightly from being cut by the knife sliding in and out of the sheath.
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Sun Dec 27, 2015 9:32 pm |
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ironworker78
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The next step is to glue the sheath shut. Here you can see the sheath has been glued, the edges sanded smooth, dyed, edges profiled, rubbed with soap, and burnished. I have done this prior to installation of the ferro rod loop as it would make these tasks more difficult. Here you can see the addition of the ferro rod loop. Here you can see I have grooved for stitching and done the stitching layout. Here you can see that the sheath has been stitched and aside from some boot grease to soften and seal the leather it is complete.
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Sun Dec 27, 2015 9:46 pm |
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ironworker78
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Sun Dec 27, 2015 9:54 pm |
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pdrake
Location: Seattle Joined: Thu Feb 7, 2013 Posts: 694
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Quick comment #1: That brother of yours had better love you dearly. If he ever sells or loses that knife, kick his butt.
Quick comment #2: You had better love that wife of yours dearly. 200ºF oil, in an ammo can, and you made her carry that thing downstairs?
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Sun Dec 27, 2015 10:24 pm |
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ironworker78
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pdrake wrote: Quick comment #1: That brother of yours had better love you dearly. If he ever sells or loses that knife, kick his butt.
Quick comment #2: You had better love that wife of yours dearly. 200ºF oil, in an ammo can, and you made her carry that thing downstairs? Both are true. Would your wife not bring you an ammo can full of hot oil?
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Sun Dec 27, 2015 10:56 pm |
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Massivedesign
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Location: Olympia, WA Joined: Fri Mar 11, 2011 Posts: 38319
Real Name: Dan
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Absolute work of art man.. Seeing that process step by step gave me a newfound appreciation for a good quality knife and the dedication it takes to make it.
Thanks for taking us all down that road.
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Mon Dec 28, 2015 8:06 am |
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