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This group is hosted by D ale, for knife enthusiasts who are interested in repairing, modifiying, restoring or improving knives, including fixed blades, folders and automatics of all types.

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Case Vault Release Razor rehandled in Mammoth Ivory

Started by Andy Larrison Mar 13. 0 Replies 0 Likes

Had to try one out, so I sacrificed a jigged black synthetic handled razor and added some mammoth bark ivory that had some great character. First razor I've ever done, very easy pattern to work with.…Continue

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Schrade 194OT Rehandle

Started by Andy Larrison Mar 13. 0 Replies 0 Likes

Had a customer reach out wanting me to barehead and add stag to this great Old Timer. Original handles and box can be seen in the pictures.…Continue

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1972 Case Sodbuster Rehandle

Started by Andy Larrison. Last reply by J.J. Smith III Feb 25. 5 Replies 0 Likes

Recently removed the original black covers and replaced them with European red stag on this 1972 Case Sodbuster. Original covers can be seen lying to the left of the knife.…Continue

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Buck 547 Skinner: Rehandle Project

Started by Andy Larrison. Last reply by Andy Larrison Feb 13. 4 Replies 2 Likes

I recently completed this rehandle project for a client. A Buck 547 skinner, the client is a huge fan of sambar stag, but it is getting hard to find stag the size of which we needed for this project. I should also add that he likes for his knives…Continue

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Case Clasp Recover

Started by Andy Larrison Jan 30. 0 Replies 0 Likes

I recently was commissioned to replace the shrinking covers and add some filework on this Case Classic Clasp. Here are some before, during and after pictures of this project. I used inlace acrylester material for the new covers.…Continue

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Case Trapper Mod

Started by Andy Larrison. Last reply by Andy Larrison Jul 31, 2023. 1 Reply 0 Likes

Removed the yellow synthetic scales from this Case trapper yesterday and fit it with green streaked smooth buffalo horn, nickle silver cigar band and a strip of black and gold webbed onyx. Also fileworked the blades and back springs. Oh yeah, i…Continue

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In Memoriam Comment by D ale on February 26, 2012 at 11:53: @ Dan,

Yeah .. I put about 70% of the mill cost into tooling ..

H5685 - 4" Rotary Table w/ Clamps

G3658 - Titanium Drill 115 pc. Bit Set

G9761 - 10 pc. 2 Flute TiN End Mill Set

G9891 - 6 pc. End Mill Set - 2 Flute, Small

G9892 - 6 pc. End Mill Set - 4 Flute, Small

G9682 - Two Flute TiN Coated End Mills - 3/16" Dia.

G9671 - Multi Flute End Mills - 3/16" Dia.

H7661 - Quick Vise

H7575 - 3" Heavy-Duty Drill Press Vise

T10081 - 4PC PIN VISE SET

T10080 - 3PC TAP WRENCH SET

G5747 - Steel Stamping Set - 1/16" A-Z

G5745 - Steel Stamping Set - 1/16" Numbered

H5923 - Carbide Scribe

H1413 - Cutting & Tapping Fluid 16 oz.

... then I managed this for just under <$20 from Amazon ...

I have many of the required measuring instruments from re-loading & my Engineering days.
This is going to be a fun project .. getting the mill set-up .. it's still sitting on my garage floor covered in varnish.

I salvaged an old 6 drawer Oak dresser for a bench to mt the mill on. I cut the dresser down to about a 30" height .. managed to save 4 of the drawers .. dis-assembled & re-glued ALL the joints .. but, I've still a bit to do before mounting the mill on it.

The "lilmachineshop" link is pretty cool. I found it researching the mill & have already downloaded their "mill set-up" PDF file. It's in the 3-ring binder I've started on the mill.

Dan .. I'm strongly considering a belt drive kit for this just right off the bat. Apparently, the fiber gears are designed as the weak-point .. failing before more expensive items. From what I'm reading .. it's a common failure. Instead of stocking an extra set of gears .. I think I'll just get the belt drive kit & stock that as back-up. Also .. I'm open to suggestions on what I'll need for tooling. I'm just getting started & you can see what I've got @ this point .... more than I know how to use.... but, this is going to be fun .. the learning process !!!

Comment by Daniel Howland on February 26, 2012 at 10:42: NICE ! ,, SOMEBODY REALLY LIKES YOU!

I anticipate seeing what you produce with this cool tool. You will need tooling, a good place to shop is : http://www.littlemachineshop.com/

Comment by Terry Waldele on February 26, 2012 at 3:55: SWEET! That's quite a Valentine, Dale!

In Memoriam Comment by D ale on February 26, 2012 at 2:14: My Sweetheart got me this for valentine's day ..

.. I should be able to finish that Mikov kit now !!!

Comment by Daniel Howland on December 27, 2011 at 19:48: Does anyone desire to start a Laguiole kit? This guy has been selling the kits like hot cakes on e-bay, I have seen them go for as little as 8 - 14 bucks. I will join in if anyone else wants too.

http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=370571423907...

Comment by Daniel Howland on November 24, 2011 at 6:59: Happy Thanksgiving!

Comment by Daniel Howland on November 24, 2011 at 6:59: DROOL !!!!!

In Memoriam Comment by D ale on November 23, 2011 at 22:18: Picked up my son from college for turkey day this week .. just had to stop here.

a nice selection

In Memoriam Comment by D ale on November 6, 2011 at 22:59: I've enough old Opinel's laying around .. would make a nice project .. like I need another.