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I work for a fire water restoration compnay, I'll have way more next week! The word is out .....Teds a maniac and wants all the blades and broken tools. LOL!Quote:
Originally Posted by pocomoonskyeyes
O.K. back on topic, Thats some mighty perdy scale wood you got there!
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Originally Posted by welderguy
Did you order it? It current lists for $20.95, Same price as when I ordered mine in September. It is a "Prototype" that I think they decided to not continue. So there should be very few of them in the long run.Quote:
Originally Posted by pocomoonskyeyes
Well I think it is ready to be sent for the heat treat.(I Hope) I'm not going to send it off 'til Monday anyway, at the earliest. This is what it looks like so far....
http://i598.photobucket.com/albums/t...%20WIP/010.jpg
I am Not going to use the front or back pair of holes, I am hoping that this just allows the Epoxy to "Grab hold" better. Hopefully securing the handles better.
The pins will look something like this design. It will be 7 holes for the pins.
http://i598.photobucket.com/albums/t...%20WIP/017.jpg
Now for the side views.
http://i598.photobucket.com/albums/t...%20WIP/019.jpg
http://i598.photobucket.com/albums/t...%20WIP/020.jpg
Looks great Poco.
many woods are considerably stronger respiratory irritants than others, but it should also be noted that all wood dust, in addition to most other dust is dangerous to breathe.Quote:
Originally Posted by panch0
wood dust in particular is not terribly clean, and if you breathe enough of it for long enough, you stand an extremely high chance of eventually developing pneumonia.
lately, i've been using paper masks. they are a considerable help, but i have to adjust them constantly, or else they just draw air in from around the sides, in which case they are giving almost no protection.
incidentally, i've got a slight respiratory infection or irritation as we speak, complete with sore throat and sinus congestion.
to get back on topic: poco: your lacewood is gonna look great, and i like the way the blade has come out. what are you going to seal the scales with?
Poco is me or the lighting, but do you have a swedge on one side and not the other? Great job btw..
Looks great Poco! I ain't ready to try using blanks yet...having to much fun honing my skills WITH OLD IRON!
Very nice my friend. That's going to look great with those scales.
What do you mean by swedge? I searched online for the term and came up with several meanings. The closest having to do with a hammer and another shaping a metal tube.Quote:
Originally Posted by panch0
CS It was a piece of 36" O-1 Flatbar of 3/16" thickness when I started. I made the "Blank" by cutting metal away. I have 3 more bars of 1/8" thickness all of which are 36" in length. The widths vary though - 1 1/2", 1 1/4", and 1". Depending on what I want to make is which "width" I use. I still have a little of the 3/16" thickness about 2'x1 1/2". Should be good for two more, at least.Quote:
Originally Posted by COWBOYSURVIVAL
i think he means the false edge on the drop of the point.
Well I have some boiled Linseed oil. But I'm open to suggestions.Quote:
Originally Posted by canid
Thanks Rick! I am not real happy with it though, Like all the other knife Makers I can see (and know) it's flaws. Still, it's not bad for a first knife. I'll keep it. (Just to prevent everyone else being able to see the flaws. That's my story and I'm sticking to it!!Quote:
Originally Posted by Rick
Yeah I do have a slight "False edge" and it is on both sides. The flash "washed out" one side when I took the pics. It is there though.Quote:
Originally Posted by canid
i would suggest a wood hardener/stabilizer, or plain old ca glue if you want to make it real hard and durable, though the stuff i've sealed with polyurethane is holding up pretty well, it takes dents, dings and nicks pretty easily.
It looks real good Poco! Very nice first effort, dont worry about the flaws yet. Not many people will be able to pick them out when the knife is done. Besides, if the first one was perfect why would you want to keep making more?:)
Yes that was what I was asking. Poco that knife looks waaaaay better than my first. Looks like you have been doing your research on Knifedogs too. CAn't wait to see it finished.Quote:
Originally Posted by pocomoonskyeyes
panch0 this is a lifelong dream for me coming true. I have wanted to make my own knife since I was about 14 (I turn 50 this year, that makes 36 years), ever since I saw a "File Knife" in Bradford Angiers book. (Maybe it was in another book I had about that time). I really need to get some finer Grit belts, so I can not "polish" it up, but get a more satin like finish. The last belt I used was a 400 grit. Maybe just a 600 grit or so would get it where I REALLY want it. But as the saying goes, "It's close enough for Government work!"Quote:
Originally Posted by panch0
Believe it or not, most of my info came from here!! You guys say thing in passing,that make "My ears perk up". Meaning, you say Little things you may not even realize you are saying, that are important. Plus after about 40 years of looking at Various knives and owning several different kinds, I kinda' have an idea what appeals to most, if not all knife owners. Yes, I have spent some time at knifedogs, but not enough to give most of the credit to them. Most of the credit lies with you guys! Joining in and reading in the "Knife oriented" Social Groups helped too.
I can only hope and pray that I improve as much as all of you have. You and Crash both are ready to make the leap into selling them IMO. I know you have Frank, but Crash is still holding on to his altruistic nature. Nothing wrong with that, but it's about time he sees some return on his time and effort. You listening Crash? 'Bout time to sell one!
I'm going to say something that before now, only Dottie knew. I went to Jamboree in hopes of getting a Crash made knife!! The other knives were nice, Beautiful even, but a Crash made is what I really wanted!! To me it was as much a chance to MEET the maker in person, spend some time with them, and hold on to that knife as long as I possibly could. Yep, I was looking for an heirloom, with sentimental value! Oh well, I was blessed with what I received. Maybe next time it will be a poco made thrown in as well. I'm hoping anyway!! I have some improving to do before then though!
Yeah Crash!!! When can us regular people buy a Crash knife?Quote:
Originally Posted by pocomoonskyeyes
See if the place you are sending your blade for heat treating also stabalizes scales. If so, and it's in the budget, you will not be disappointed.Quote:
Originally Posted by pocomoonskyeyes
I am the same poco, I have had knives since I was a kid and always loved parts in movies where I would see someone hammering out a sword at the forge. I will hopefully get into that in the future. Keep it up buddy!
i know exactly what you mean.Quote:
I have had knives since I was a kid and always loved parts in movies where I would see someone hammering out a sword at the forge.