Mike Ward 90 Posted July 8, 2019 Share Posted July 8, 2019 (edited) 8 hours ago, Joshua States said: forgive me if this seems harsh Forgiven, I would much rather have this than beat around the bush and misunderstand what you’re saying. I did not have a full written plan to follow, but had a good picture in my brain that I wanted to make. It’s one of the things I struggle with, drawing on paper the full design. Plus, it’s the first one of this style and guard piece, so that’s probably where these oddities come from. Still am thankful for the support and suggestions. 8 hours ago, Joshua States said: big flat spot on the belly of the handle and this big point at the heel with a very sharp angle. I’ll round the heel some to soften it and blend the handle. And on the guard would you suggest a thinner elliptical going down the bevel? Right now I think its at about .5” wide. 8 hours ago, Joshua States said: A thin spacer in this location might help I did think about that but decided against it. You’re right, a copper spacer would have helped justify the copper pin. 7 hours ago, Zeb Camper said: See the subtle differences that make it look more finished? Thank you!! A picture is worth a thousand words indeed. I’m definitely going to round the butt and top back. Can I steal that drawing for reference later? Edited July 8, 2019 by Mike Ward Can’t read 1 Link to post Share on other sites
Zeb Camper 780 Posted July 8, 2019 Share Posted July 8, 2019 Sure! It's a widely used style anyway. Look at some of Jason Knight's stuff. I dont follow the master Smith's, but hes the first one I can think of who likes to use that shape. Link to post Share on other sites
Mike Ward 90 Posted July 8, 2019 Share Posted July 8, 2019 Thanks man! I can’t draw worth a turd so that’s really useful. Link to post Share on other sites
Brian Dougherty 1,171 Posted July 8, 2019 Share Posted July 8, 2019 On 7/6/2019 at 7:17 PM, Zeb Camper said: Getting there... Spent all my motor money on a guitar. "You traded the Cadillac for a microphone? ...ok, I can see that" 1 Link to post Share on other sites
Alan Longmire 2,739 Posted July 8, 2019 Share Posted July 8, 2019 18 minutes ago, Brian Dougherty said: "You traded the Cadillac for a microphone? ...ok, I can see that" It's hard out there for a pimp, man. Link to post Share on other sites
Zeb Camper 780 Posted July 8, 2019 Share Posted July 8, 2019 I'm lost. The only thing I can figure is that hip hop song. "Its hard out here for a pimp". Link to post Share on other sites
jheinen 41 Posted July 8, 2019 Share Posted July 8, 2019 Finished last night. I probably should have sanded the handle down to 600 grit rather than a buffed finish. 3 Link to post Share on other sites
Joshua States 1,722 Posted July 8, 2019 Author Share Posted July 8, 2019 14 hours ago, Mike Ward said: And on the guard would you suggest a thinner elliptical going down the bevel? Right now I think its at about .5” wide. If it was my knife, I would reverse the curve and thin it in both width and thickness. (See attached photo) 11 hours ago, Mike Ward said: Thanks man! I can’t draw worth a turd You should do it anyway. Even a crude drawing is better than nothing and the only way to get better is to keep doing it. I'm no where near as good as Zeb, but I still keep drawing them out. Link to post Share on other sites
Joshua States 1,722 Posted July 9, 2019 Author Share Posted July 9, 2019 1 hour ago, jheinen said: Finished last night. I probably should have sanded the handle down to 600 grit rather than a buffed finish. Looks pretty good in the pic! What are the specs? Link to post Share on other sites
jheinen 41 Posted July 9, 2019 Share Posted July 9, 2019 7 minutes ago, Joshua States said: Looks pretty good in the pic! What are the specs? Blade length is 7", 12" overall. 5160 steel, linen micarta scales with red liners, and stainless pins. I don't make many full-tang knives, but I'm pretty happy with how this one turned out. Link to post Share on other sites
Brian Dougherty 1,171 Posted July 9, 2019 Share Posted July 9, 2019 3 hours ago, Zeb Camper said: I'm lost. The only thing I can figure is that hip hop song. "Its hard out here for a pimp". Oh you youngsters... https://youtu.be/nrKmNkDcDuk 2 Link to post Share on other sites
Zeb Camper 780 Posted July 9, 2019 Share Posted July 9, 2019 (edited) Alrighty then! I am culturing. I can feel it... it's like I'm In a petri dish over here! Edited July 9, 2019 by Zeb Camper Misspell Link to post Share on other sites
Alan Longmire 2,739 Posted July 9, 2019 Share Posted July 9, 2019 10 hours ago, Brian Dougherty said: Oh you youngsters... https://youtu.be/nrKmNkDcDuk D'oh! I thought they did that in Hustle and Flow, too... getting forgetful in my old age. Link to post Share on other sites
HSJackson 13 Posted July 9, 2019 Share Posted July 9, 2019 6 hours ago, Alan Longmire said: D'oh! I thought they did that in Hustle and Flow, too... getting forgetful in my old age. I'm pretty sure the blonde traded something else entirely for a microphone in Hustle and Flow. Link to post Share on other sites
Alan Longmire 2,739 Posted July 9, 2019 Share Posted July 9, 2019 Right you are! Link to post Share on other sites
Joshua States 1,722 Posted July 9, 2019 Author Share Posted July 9, 2019 1 hour ago, HSJackson said: I'm pretty sure the blonde traded something else entirely for a microphone in Hustle and Flow. And it was nothing like the Bluesmobile Link to post Share on other sites
Joshua States 1,722 Posted July 10, 2019 Author Share Posted July 10, 2019 Hmmmm. It's my flex day. I think I'll do some forging. It's only 116* in the shop Link to post Share on other sites
SteveShimanek 112 Posted July 10, 2019 Share Posted July 10, 2019 At least your humidity is not 87%...... Link to post Share on other sites
Joël Mercier 525 Posted July 10, 2019 Share Posted July 10, 2019 Here, humidity has reached 99% earlier this week with a felt temperature of 43°c. And it can drop below -30°c in January/February. No wonder the roads are all messed up.... Link to post Share on other sites
jake cleland 437 Posted July 10, 2019 Share Posted July 10, 2019 started on some steel handled folder prototypes. Figured out that if I don't cut the relief for the stop pin, the handles work as both a holder and a stop while grinding the blades, which makes everything much easier... it's a nice change of pace... Link to post Share on other sites
Troels Saabye 42 Posted July 13, 2019 Share Posted July 13, 2019 I spend the better part of the day figuring out what thickness kaowool to use on my charcoal retort, 25 mm og 50 ? Link to post Share on other sites
Mike Ward 90 Posted July 14, 2019 Share Posted July 14, 2019 Last night I forged a hunting knife for my boss and ground it today. Made a template of the drawing he liked, then forged pretty close to shape. And I rehandled the chef knife I made in a class because it was off center from the blade. 3 Link to post Share on other sites
Joshua States 1,722 Posted July 14, 2019 Author Share Posted July 14, 2019 11 hours ago, Mike Ward said: Made a template of the drawing he liked, then forged pretty close to shape. Nice work on both of them. Link to post Share on other sites
Gerhard Gerber 353 Posted July 14, 2019 Share Posted July 14, 2019 Put together a slightly better FeCl etch tank Link to post Share on other sites
Brian Dougherty 1,171 Posted July 14, 2019 Share Posted July 14, 2019 I bought a new 10" contact wheel, but needed to make a new spindle to bolt it to the work arm. 1 Link to post Share on other sites
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