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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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KnifeMaker

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

KnifeMaker

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 J.J. Smith III on May 5, 2010 at 15:48: I must!!!

Those were the only items from Dremel that fit the requirements.
Think that the Work Station is a better all around piece of equipment, drill press, angeled tool holder, flex-shaft stand even a small bit holder. At about $35.00 a good deal too.

In Memoriam Comment by D ale on May 5, 2010 at 14:35: JJ .. need a 3rd hand ???

I usually clamp the knife w/ a vise or equiv .. then, hold the dremel in my right while resting the heel of R hand in palm of left hand .. or .. some combination of a 2 hand hold .. looking for a better secure easier way ..

yrs ago .. bought one of those spring loaded, clamp the dremel tool in, drill press thingies .. was about $15 in early 80's .. DON'T WASTE YOUR TIME OR MONEY !!!!

That workstation JJ posted looked functional & useful !!

Comment by Jake on May 5, 2010 at 13:51: I clamp my dremel in a my vise if I'm not using it free hand. Same with my drill when using the polishing wheels.

Comment by J.J. Smith III on May 5, 2010 at 9:10: ?????HUH?????

In Memoriam Comment by D ale on May 5, 2010 at 6:34: JJ .. would you snap (with the other hand) a pic of that set-up ?!?!

Comment by J.J. Smith III on May 5, 2010 at 1:23: LOL,
My right hand.

Now, wanna know what I use to support the knife?
You guessed it,
My left.

Though when(IF) I ever get my shop built, I want one of the Work Stations also.

Comment by Terry Waldele on May 5, 2010 at 1:07: J.J., now that I've said I want a Dremel Work Station, how do you use it to support your Dremel tool while you're making a nail nick?

Comment by Terry Waldele on May 5, 2010 at 1:05: I've got to have a Dremel Work station! Thanks, J.J.

Comment by J.J. Smith III on May 5, 2010 at 0:20: I can see where everyone is concerned about screwing up knives with a Dremel. I looked at the easy rest and didn't think that addressed the issue.
Dremel has 2 things that may help.
1 - 2500-01 Multi-Vise, lets you clamp your project so you can concentrate on using the tool, or ,
2 - Dremel Work station, Holds your Dremal steady while freeing up both hands..

Comment by Terry Waldele on May 4, 2010 at 23:57: Well, it happened again. The link I tried to attach to my previous comment about my controlling the Dremel tool while doing fine work (like a nail nick) didn't get attached. Here it is in a different form (without using the weblink button on the comment form, which doesn't seem to work):
http://www.jerrysartarama.com/discount-art-supplies/Painting-Suppli...