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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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Morakniv fixed blade re-handle
Started by Jack Haskins, Jr.. Last reply by black mamba knives Aug 22. 15 Replies 4 Likes
I got this knife as a gift. I found it to be a very nice outdoor knife at a very affordable price. Even though the handle was functional I wanted something else on it. Also, I wanted to make a handle on a hidden tang knife blade which I had never…Continue
Fixing mistreatment (AKA "I can fix it!")
Started by Kevin D. Last reply by Jan Carter Dec 9, 2025. 9 Replies 3 Likes
Once again that "I can fix it!" thing bit me...Someone mistreated a Japanese nakiri chef knife by using it as a cleaver. Needless to say, they put a healthy divot in the edge of the blade. .138" deep to be more exact...After they damaged the blade…Continue
A Japanese Floating Fish Knife
Started by Kevin D Nov 14, 2025. 0 Replies 1 Like
I acquired this Japanese floating fish knife in not so good condition.After it had been sitting around the house for a bit, I made the decision to redo the entire thing. As I started to clean and refresh the knife, I was surprised how rough and…Continue
1972 Case repair
Started by Andy Larrison. Last reply by Andy Larrison Sep 15, 2025. 2 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
Case Trapper Mod
Started by Andy Larrison. Last reply by Andy Larrison Aug 4, 2025. 3 Replies 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
Could not find the perfect place for this - looking for feedback
Started by Kevin D. Last reply by Kevin D Jul 25, 2025. 5 Replies 1 Like
M1913 'Patton' Cavalry Saber - blade.This thing was never finished, and as such never issued.It was made in 1915.Being as…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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