Shop Tips - iKnife Collector2024-03-28T11:44:23Zhttps://iknifecollector.com/forum/topics/shop-tips?groupUrl=knifemakersgroup&commentId=3181080%3AComment%3A1696960&groupId=3181080%3AGroup%3A888&feed=yes&xn_auth=noSomething I picked up recentl…tag:iknifecollector.com,2022-05-24:3181080:Comment:16983262022-05-24T01:01:56.081ZAndy Larrisonhttps://iknifecollector.com/profile/AndyLarrison
<p>Something I picked up recently that has been a tremendous help for me in finishing my projects is a set of 1" sanding discs for my dremel. I start around 400 grit and will double the grit up to 1200 - 2000 grit depending on the material I'm working with. This has helped me most with my finish on the transition from handle to bolster on my slipjoints. I also use them to bring a better shine to the inside brass liners and the internal side of the back spring. …</p>
<p>Something I picked up recently that has been a tremendous help for me in finishing my projects is a set of 1" sanding discs for my dremel. I start around 400 grit and will double the grit up to 1200 - 2000 grit depending on the material I'm working with. This has helped me most with my finish on the transition from handle to bolster on my slipjoints. I also use them to bring a better shine to the inside brass liners and the internal side of the back spring. <a href="https://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/10510627475?profile=original" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><img src="https://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/10510627475?profile=RESIZE_710x" class="align-full"/></a></p> Thanks Carl! Makes sense to…tag:iknifecollector.com,2022-04-11:3181080:Comment:16969602022-04-11T23:54:44.076ZAndy Larrisonhttps://iknifecollector.com/profile/AndyLarrison
<p>Thanks Carl! Makes sense to me what you're saying....read in a book or not...LOL. Not something I will do very often, but I can say I've done it and can do it again if needed.<br></br> <br></br> <cite>Carl Rechsteiner said:</cite></p>
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<p>Thanks Carl! Makes sense to me what you're saying....read in a book or not...LOL. Not something I will do very often, but I can say I've done it and can do it again if needed.<br/> <br/> <cite>Carl Rechsteiner said:</cite></p>
<blockquote cite="https://iknifecollector.com/forum/topics/shop-tips?groupUrl=knifemakersgroup&groupId=3181080%3AGroup%3A888&id=3181080%3ATopic%3A86812&page=2#3181080Comment1696729"><div><div class="xg_user_generated"><p>Just a note on precaution Andy. Be careful to make sure you don't apply too much lateral feed pressure. Spindle bearings in all but the most robust drill presses are not designed to handle lateral stress. Camel bone probably cuts "easy" enough but it is tempting to mill slots in soft metals which take a bit more aggressive lateral pressure. That's one reason why there is a difference between drill presses and milling machines. One can ruin a decent little tabletop press pretty quick. I do have a cross feed vise on two of my DP's but have learned their limits when paired up.</p>
<p>I'm just going to say I didn't read that in a book and leave it at that.</p>
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</blockquote> Just a note on precaution And…tag:iknifecollector.com,2022-04-02:3181080:Comment:16967292022-04-02T11:39:25.074ZCarl Rechsteinerhttps://iknifecollector.com/profile/CarlRechsteiner
<p>Just a note on precaution Andy. Be careful to make sure you don't apply too much lateral feed pressure. Spindle bearings in all but the most robust drill presses are not designed to handle lateral stress. Camel bone probably cuts "easy" enough but it is tempting to mill slots in soft metals which take a bit more aggressive lateral pressure. That's one reason why there is a difference between drill presses and milling machines. One can ruin a decent little tabletop press pretty quick. I do…</p>
<p>Just a note on precaution Andy. Be careful to make sure you don't apply too much lateral feed pressure. Spindle bearings in all but the most robust drill presses are not designed to handle lateral stress. Camel bone probably cuts "easy" enough but it is tempting to mill slots in soft metals which take a bit more aggressive lateral pressure. That's one reason why there is a difference between drill presses and milling machines. One can ruin a decent little tabletop press pretty quick. I do have a cross feed vise on two of my DP's but have learned their limits when paired up.</p>
<p>I'm just going to say I didn't read that in a book and leave it at that.</p> Wow....so I really procastina…tag:iknifecollector.com,2022-04-01:3181080:Comment:16965112022-04-01T22:17:50.084ZAndy Larrisonhttps://iknifecollector.com/profile/AndyLarrison
<p>Wow....so I really procastinated on this project. I was able to finish it and hand deliver it a couple weeks ago. What I ended up using was an improvised milling machine which consisted of my small drill press and an inexpensive 2 axis vise that I clamped to the drill press. Here are a couple of pictures of how I had it set up. I definitely learned some lessons while doing this, 1 is .....get a better clamping devise for my vise LOL. My friend was pleased with the end product and I got…</p>
<p>Wow....so I really procastinated on this project. I was able to finish it and hand deliver it a couple weeks ago. What I ended up using was an improvised milling machine which consisted of my small drill press and an inexpensive 2 axis vise that I clamped to the drill press. Here are a couple of pictures of how I had it set up. I definitely learned some lessons while doing this, 1 is .....get a better clamping devise for my vise LOL. My friend was pleased with the end product and I got a new drill press and vise in the process.<a href="https://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/10255578296?profile=original" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><img src="https://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/10255578296?profile=RESIZE_710x" class="align-full"/></a><a href="https://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/10255578271?profile=original" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><img src="https://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/10255578271?profile=RESIZE_710x" class="align-full"/></a></p> I nearly forgot about this...…tag:iknifecollector.com,2022-01-14:3181080:Comment:16944282022-01-14T16:39:38.679ZAndy Larrisonhttps://iknifecollector.com/profile/AndyLarrison
<p>I nearly forgot about this...LOL....I just received the camel bone the other day and plan to work on this soon. I'll be sure and share some pictures of how it happens.</p>
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<p>I agree, camel bone cleans up quite nicely.</p>
<p>I nearly forgot about this...LOL....I just received the camel bone the other day and plan to work on this soon. I'll be sure and share some pictures of how it happens.</p>
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<p>I agree, camel bone cleans up quite nicely.</p> Pic in the process please? Ca…tag:iknifecollector.com,2022-01-14:3181080:Comment:16944272022-01-14T02:23:10.565ZJan Carterhttps://iknifecollector.com/profile/JanCarter
<p>Pic in the process please? Camel finishes so much nicer in my eyes<br></br> <br></br> <cite>Andy Larrison said:</cite></p>
<blockquote cite="https://iknifecollector.com/forum/topics/shop-tips?groupUrl=knifemakersgroup&commentId=3181080%3AComment%3A1694359&xg_source=msg_com_gr_forum#3181080Comment1693131"><div><p>Great information. I'm getting ready to do my first 2 hidden tang knives. I had considered just using my dremel "drill press" stand and run the handle under it like on a mill. …</p>
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<p>Pic in the process please? Camel finishes so much nicer in my eyes<br/> <br/> <cite>Andy Larrison said:</cite></p>
<blockquote cite="https://iknifecollector.com/forum/topics/shop-tips?groupUrl=knifemakersgroup&commentId=3181080%3AComment%3A1694359&xg_source=msg_com_gr_forum#3181080Comment1693131"><div><p>Great information. I'm getting ready to do my first 2 hidden tang knives. I had considered just using my dremel "drill press" stand and run the handle under it like on a mill. Will be working with Camel or Bovine bone, hadn't got the material yet.</p>
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</blockquote> Always have several old sawbl…tag:iknifecollector.com,2022-01-13:3181080:Comment:16943592022-01-13T12:45:45.512ZCarl Rechsteinerhttps://iknifecollector.com/profile/CarlRechsteiner
<p>Always have several old sawblades laying around that wind up as broaches eventually. Actually those old junked handsaws are easy to convert as well and you can make any length you might need. Make up a few with the teeth working on "draw" and a few working on "push". Got a drawer full of them all sizes.</p>
<p>Being a bladesmith, I have made/forged up a lot of specialty tools for making knives. Pretty normal thing for smiths. One that is handy is the "Monkey Tool" - semi flattened heavy wall…</p>
<p>Always have several old sawblades laying around that wind up as broaches eventually. Actually those old junked handsaws are easy to convert as well and you can make any length you might need. Make up a few with the teeth working on "draw" and a few working on "push". Got a drawer full of them all sizes.</p>
<p>Being a bladesmith, I have made/forged up a lot of specialty tools for making knives. Pretty normal thing for smiths. One that is handy is the "Monkey Tool" - semi flattened heavy wall pipe with a striking cap on the end, to hot set guards on hidden tang blades. Amazingly easy to make and very useful. I have several in various sizes and shapes. Will take pics when I get a chance.<br/> <br/> <cite>J. R. Reeves said:</cite></p>
<blockquote cite="https://iknifecollector.com/forum/topics/shop-tips?groupUrl=knifemakersgroup&#3181080Comment87179"><div><div class="xg_user_generated">When making a hidden tang knife, many times one has to remove material from the inside of a knife handle. I have labored doing this for years . I've made a tool that has helped me speed up the process. It really works great and one can remove alot of material quickly. It works well on stag tapers and also wood handles. I bought a couple of reciprecating saw blades and ground the backs down to make them a little smaller. I then took a nut driver and brazed the blades down in the socket side by side. I super glued the blades together on their sides. If you are not careful you will remove too much material out of the inside of your handle. They cut quick and really work better than anything I've ever tried to use.</div>
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</blockquote> Great information. I'm getti…tag:iknifecollector.com,2021-12-17:3181080:Comment:16931312021-12-17T00:45:59.457ZAndy Larrisonhttps://iknifecollector.com/profile/AndyLarrison
<p>Great information. I'm getting ready to do my first 2 hidden tang knives. I had considered just using my dremel "drill press" stand and run the handle under it like on a mill. Will be working with Camel or Bovine bone, hadn't got the material yet.</p>
<p>Great information. I'm getting ready to do my first 2 hidden tang knives. I had considered just using my dremel "drill press" stand and run the handle under it like on a mill. Will be working with Camel or Bovine bone, hadn't got the material yet.</p> Oz,
Glad the guys have been a…tag:iknifecollector.com,2018-09-29:3181080:Comment:15565702018-09-29T15:07:25.942ZJan Carterhttps://iknifecollector.com/profile/JanCarter
<p>Oz,</p>
<p>Glad the guys have been able to share all this. It certainly makes it easier for someone to visualize what they need to do to make a tool</p>
<p>Oz,</p>
<p>Glad the guys have been able to share all this. It certainly makes it easier for someone to visualize what they need to do to make a tool</p> Awesome tips... Think I'll be…tag:iknifecollector.com,2018-09-28:3181080:Comment:15564362018-09-28T23:12:25.021ZGlenn "Oz" Osbornehttps://iknifecollector.com/profile/glennOsborne
<p>Awesome tips... Think I'll be making some new tools of the trade. Thanks !</p>
<p>Awesome tips... Think I'll be making some new tools of the trade. Thanks !</p>