Conner Michaux Posted October 4, 2019 Author Share Posted October 4, 2019 There’s decent bit, sadly the finest file is a tiny 5 inch Nicholson Bastard file. And it removes material about as fast as my 12 inch. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joshua States Posted October 4, 2019 Share Posted October 4, 2019 18 hours ago, Conner Michaux said: What’s the best way to removed cured epoxy squeeze out? Remove it before it cures...... Next time, Right before you clamp the whole ting together, rub a thin film of petroleum jelly (Vaseline) on every surface you don't want the epoxy getting stuck to. Then, after clamping, carefully wipe the epoxy bleed-out off with a cotton swab and more petroleum jelly. “So I'm lightin' out for the territory, ahead of the scared and the weak and the mean spirited, because Aunt Sally is fixin’ to adopt me and civilize me, and I can't stand it. I've been there before.” The only bad experience is the one from which you learn nothing. Josh http://www.dosgatosdesignsllc.com/#! https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCdJMFMqnbLYqv965xd64vYg J.States Bladesmith | Facebook https://www.facebook.com/dos.gatos.71 https://www.etsy.com/shop/JStatesBladesmith Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Conner Michaux Posted October 4, 2019 Author Share Posted October 4, 2019 (edited) I’ll definitely keep that in mind For next time. Critique time, what do ya like what don’t ya like? Edited October 4, 2019 by Conner Michaux Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robert D. Posted October 4, 2019 Share Posted October 4, 2019 That Burl is gorgeous.... http://robertjamescustoms.tumblr.com/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alex Middleton Posted October 4, 2019 Share Posted October 4, 2019 Robert's right, that's a nice piece of wood. Since you're asking, the only thing that stands out to me is the gap between the guard and the top of the blade (but I think you already knew about that). Anything else would just be stylistic preferences which don't really matter. Your finish on the handle and guard looks great, and I'm really impressed with the cleaness of the break line on your primary bevel. The finish on the blade really looks good. It's obvious that you paid close attention when you were hand sanding. Overall I'd say great job. You should be proud of that one! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Conner Michaux Posted October 4, 2019 Author Share Posted October 4, 2019 Thanks Alex! There are other little things you can’t see in the pictures. The spacer traveled a little bit when it was being glued, there’s gapping between the spacer and he handle, shoulders or the knife don’t fit up to the spacer, and there are some minor dips and mistakes in the handle, but over all I tried the best I could, and it looks really good. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zeb Camper Posted October 4, 2019 Share Posted October 4, 2019 (edited) Whoo hoo! Atta boy! Edited October 5, 2019 by Zeb Camper Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Conner Michaux Posted October 5, 2019 Author Share Posted October 5, 2019 (edited) Lol I still can’t make myself enjoy that kind of music, The most electric guitar I can take is Credence Clearwater. Don’t really know why but I still prefer acoustic guitar. Did we decide on kith drawing being tonight or tomorrow morning? Edited October 5, 2019 by Conner Michaux Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zeb Camper Posted October 5, 2019 Share Posted October 5, 2019 Despite the relavance of the "tasty jam" I have stricken it from the previous reply. Knife looks good man! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alex Middleton Posted October 5, 2019 Share Posted October 5, 2019 I believe the drawing will happen whenever the good doctor feels like doing it. 2 hours ago, Conner Michaux said: but over all I tried the best I could, and it looks really good. And that is what it's all about. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Conner Michaux Posted October 5, 2019 Author Share Posted October 5, 2019 (edited) Now I made it look all fancy with editing magic. The last one looks the best, I did the other two because it makes the figure of the wood look cool. Edited October 5, 2019 by Conner Michaux Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Will Wilcox Posted October 5, 2019 Share Posted October 5, 2019 A little editing goes a long way. Every image is unique of course, but generally speaking, I find lowering the brightness a little, and upping the sharpness and saturation, again just a bit, tends to make images look better. Contrast is very dependent on each image. Anyways, knife stuff. The handle looks disproportionately large compared to the blade to my eye, but that's mostly a stylistic critique, which are no more than personal preference usually. Your level of fit and finish is very good. As Alex said, you obviously paid attention while standing both blade and handle. Nice work man. This is one to be proud of! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bruno Posted October 5, 2019 Share Posted October 5, 2019 Looks good Conner! I'm sure you learned a ton from this build. The finish on the blade is beautiful, and nice choice for handle material... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Conner Michaux Posted October 5, 2019 Author Share Posted October 5, 2019 Learned a bit more that a ton, the only thing I don’t like about the mirror finish is that is scratches so freaking easily, and and smudge makes it look awful, but I’ll clean it up nice before I send it out. Thanks for the critique all. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bruno Posted October 5, 2019 Share Posted October 5, 2019 (edited) 51 minutes ago, Conner Michaux said: scratches so freaking easily Lol, thats why I don't usually do mirror finishes. They never stay mirror. Knives are meant to be used. Not sit and be pretty. One errant finger print, bang against something or even hit the bone and that scratch sticks out like a sore thumb.. They can be pretty while working though... Just dragged my nice damascus frame handle across a snakes neck a few hours ago. Right on the ground. Didn't bother me one bit. Didn't bother looking at the damascus finish afterwards either. Cut like butter. That's the important part. Edited October 5, 2019 by Bruno Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Randy Griffin Posted October 5, 2019 Share Posted October 5, 2019 Very nice Conner. I hope I do half that good on my third knife. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brian Dougherty Posted October 5, 2019 Share Posted October 5, 2019 Good work Conner, it's been fun to watch you slug your way through this. Persistence, the ability to learn, and the willingness to go out on a limb are the traits I value most in an employee. You've got a good future in front of you. Just keep your feet on a good path, and you'll go anywhere you want to. -Brian Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Conner Michaux Posted October 5, 2019 Author Share Posted October 5, 2019 (edited) Thanks guys Edited October 5, 2019 by Conner Michaux Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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