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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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Latest Activity: Jan 21
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1972 Case repair
Started by Andy Larrison Jan 21. 0 Replies 0 Likes
This piece belonged to a friends Grandpa. The main back spring was completely rounded off and there was no action left to it. Both blades had been loved on quite a bit.I had the main blade tang tig welded and reshaped, lightly cleaned both blades…Continue
The first of the ulu refurbishes
Started by Kevin D. Last reply by Jan Carter Jan 15. 12 Replies 3 Likes
I recently was able acquire a small lot of ulu knives that all needed to be cleaned, restored, or refurbished.Here is a before photo of one that was missing a handle.…Continue
USN MK2
Started by Kevin D. Last reply by Kevin D Jan 14. 12 Replies 3 Likes
Good Evening!I just acquired a USN MK2 knife a couple of days ago. The grip's leather discs were horribly dehydrated, and the guard was a bit bent; but for the most part, it was in pretty good shape. It really needed some cleaning and just a touch…Continue
Another ulu - cleaning/restoration
Started by Kevin D. Last reply by Kevin D Jan 10. 1 Reply 0 Likes
Another ulu from the small lot of them I was able to purchase recently.This one only needed a thorough cleaning and some careful restoration.Before pics:…Continue
Case Three Blade Trapper Modification
Started by Andy Larrison Nov 19, 2024. 0 Replies 0 Likes
This Case trapper started out as a 2 bladed purple barnboard jigged bone knife. Had a fella aske me to make it a 3 blade and add some filework to it. I used a spey blade from a donor trapper and modified it into a wharncliffe blade for the 3rd…Continue
An old Rapala (Marttiini) fillet knife
Started by Kevin D Sep 21, 2024. 0 Replies 2 Likes
I found this old fillet knife literally in pieces.The blade was bent. The tang was warped. The handle was too small (in my opinion). And the mechanical connection of the tang behind the handle was destroyed. The edge being useless was an obvious…Continue
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Comment by Daniel Howland on February 26, 2012 at 15:36
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And a "t" slot clamp kit to fit your table like this: http://www.travers.com/skulist.asp?RequestData=CA_Search&navPat...
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Off the top of my head, you will need parallel sets for your vice like these: http://www.travers.com/product.asp?RequestData=CA_Search&navPat...
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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.
H7575 - 3" Heavy-Duty Drill Press Vise
G5747 - Steel Stamping Set - 1/16" A-Z
G5745 - Steel Stamping Set - 1/16" Numbered
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 !!!
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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/
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Comment by Terry Waldele on February 26, 2012 at 3:55
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SWEET! That's quite a Valentine, Dale!
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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 !!!
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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...
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Happy Thanksgiving!
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DROOL !!!!!
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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
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