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A 11 degree angle on the blade face works much better than an 8 1/2. That flat surface to surface is not the way a liner lock stays open or even helps to allow it to close. The contact should be the inside EDGE of the leaf, looking at it from the bottom side of the knife is what should make...

Well done, Darrin !! I'm still just with liner locks and will probaby just stay there. Guys like you are putting the pressure on. Frank

So, are you selling completed knives or patterns and comments on making, or all? The grinds are outstanding in precision and quality. Are they almost all done with a CNC? Really no matter since they are so good and I don't have a CNC. I find the patterns you showed to be good for practical use...

Wonderful styling and work ! It will be a terrific finished folder! Frank

What I have is a gravity feed with an adjustable flow valve. I use just water . Yes, it can be messy but I never notice that until I'm finished doing whatever. Frank

Well, Walt, that same system is pretty much what I use. I usually have 10 or more on the go. The good part is the longer I leave one the more I want to go back to it to finish, so that does work for me. Frank

Great results, especially for your first. Frank

Well, in fact I think it's a great steel to practice on. It is much softer than annealed 440-C You might want to take a small piece , shape a convex curve, finish it down to a polish, and then gently put some heat on it. You will see some lovely colors with blue being the last before it goes...

I use counter top Formica or the same thing in another brand. Frank

Great job, Coach. Frank

You are doing well. Be pleased with yourself. Frank

I have found the variable speed is a very important feature for a disc grinder. I have yet to run mine at 100% of output at any time . Frank

These makers are GOOD when compared to many they are the BEST. Go with what they say and you will certainly be going in the right direction. Frank. To see some of my work, please go to Custom Knife Gallery of Colorado. Frank

What about a 8" wide band saw blade or a 4" round blade say 3/16" thick? If you don'y know what the make up is then you will have to get an analysis done or do extensive testing. Sure if it's good carbon steel it certainly can be used successfully. However, don't start giving the steel...

Let me talk a bit about parallel sizing parts. As I wrote just above a surface grinder is definitely the way to go. For 25 years I wish I had one. I'll do the last years as I have been. When you first start to do parts do not contour cut the part but work it as a rectangle. Do't try to take off...

I believe what you really want if you don't have one is a surface grinder. Even after making liner locks for 25 years or so I think that is the third most needed tool.A good belt grinder and drill press are first. A friend and I are working on a small change for disc grinders that we presently...

Well, a working model is the way to go. It can save fustration and materials as well. I see in that no. 3 no 2 you could use a back bar that would come all the way forward without having to use a stop pin. The area where the leaf spring makes contact would have a cutout this should be done at 11...

Could that be oak? Frank

Great Calvin ! Deserved for sure !! Frank

Well deserved. Great !! Frank