I have that same voice ! It REALLY bugs me when it says "they are after you again "Drill your pin holes (scale and bolster) before heat treat (says the voice of experience in my head).
I am going to just that tomorrow..cause my fingers and hands are cramping up after four hours of filing. I usually also go for a 320 finish before ht. Thanks for the heads up and reminder Steve, I appreciate it.I would straighten up your bevels and finish them to at least 220 or or lower, after that blade is hardened your going to fight the devil getting a fine finish.
Good point, John. I used the draw file technique on the spine. It (duh) didn't even dawn on me for the bevels! They say that as you get older, your mind is the second thing to go. I can't remember the first thing. One question for ya though : what is the approximate measurement (depth wise ) of that beautiful swedge?Looking good, Bruce! I really like the shape! Just wondering if you’ve tried draw filing to flatten your bevels. It’s a great way to blend your angles and it’s sooo much easier on the hands than taking short little push strokes to try to blend.
Good point, John. I used the draw file technique on the spine. It (duh) didn't even dawn on me for the bevels! They say that as you get older, your mind is the second thing to go. I can't remember the first thing. One question for ya though : what is the approximate measurement (depth wise ) of that beautiful swedge?
Oh, and another question : what in the devil is your avatar a picture of?
Thanks, I'm just as arbitrary as you two, too! I'll wing it also.Bruce I copied John's swedge idea when I was working on my Bowie for the KITH last year. If it helps I set mine at 30 degrees. But that was an arbitrary choice also.
I would straighten up your bevels and finish them to at least 220 or or lower, after that blade is hardened your going to fight the devil getting a fine finish.