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I'm no expert, so take this as such. I think the intent with the bushing is that the pin will swell to some degree during peening. This will prevent the bushing from spinning on the pin; however, I do not believe the pin will swell sufficiently to cause the bushing to swell such that it binds...

Hey Frank, thank you for the response. Regardless of whether I use a borrowed pattern or draw something of my own, I fully expect to have to do tweaking to obtain the "walk-n-talk" and "flush in all three positions" characteristic of a good slip joint. I just want to start with a pattern that...

I've been working on my first slip joint, which happens to be my own design. Even though I'm not finished, I have already learned quite a bit about what not to do next time:what!: I'm hoping to finish this one up in the next week or two. After that, I'd like to start another based on a...

Wow, just wow. Has anyone looked in the dictionary under Mastersmith to see if there is a picture of Bruce or the line "see also Bruce Bump"?

Hey Bruce, I saw in the other thread where you mentioned that you handed out plans for this beauty at a hammer-in a few years ago. Any chance that an electronic version of those plans is available? I promise that I'll do my best to put them to good use, even if it is only to soak up...

Overall, very nice set. I think the hand forged boot clip is an especially nice touch.

What are your plans for the knife? I'm working on my first slip joint as well, which I plan to be a beater in order to test my design and construction. As such, I'm planning to use Micarta rather than something nicer. I'll save the mammoth ivory for # 3 or #4 depending on if/how my skills...

No surprise there. Disappointment, but no surprise;) Thanks again for this WIP Bruce, it is truly inspirational. Despite all the guidance contained herein, I'm still learning lessons as I build my first. For those who haven't seen it, Bruce's work here has also spawned another slip joint WIP...

In his portion of "How to make a Multi-Blade Folding Knife" Eugene Shadley does something similar, so I think it is certainly acceptable. I think the intent of the relief is to keep the liners from scratching up the area above the choil where makers typically mark their blades. As such, the...

:eek: Hahaha... 2thumbs Not to hijack this thread, but a similar question would be how do people feel about non-traditional patterns. I'm working on my first slip joint now and I designed it myself, without basing anything on anything else or a pattern. That doesn't mean it isn't inspired...

I'm no pro, but I think the point is that it results in a more seemless product (i.e. no gaps, etc.). That isn't to say that you can't make an exceptional slip joint if you use washers. My interpretation is that it is easier to do so with milled/relieved liners.

I'll admit, as a relatively new father, I teared up reading the write-up in Blade. I even got my wife, who cares quite little about knives, to read it and she found it very moving as well.

I would definitely call that character. I'm sure you'll have no problem selling it, even without a discount. If the intended customer is crazy enough to pass on it, I can think of at least one person who'd be interested. Amazing work as always Bruce.

Hey Bruce, What kind of tolerance have you seen on the bushings from K&G? I checked their site, but it doesn't specify any tolerance. Do you have an assortment of reamers in the 0.1865 to 0.1875 range or are they always relatively precise enough that you get can by with only a 0.1870...

This is the coolest thing I've seen in a while, which is really saying something given all the other awesome WIPs here in Bruce's subforum!

I'm interested in a gathering, but timing will determine whether or not I can make it. I'm hoping to make Blade again this year, but can't say for sure at this point. Josh Christopher Easley, SC

Thanks for all the responses everyone, especially Mr. Bump. Your "W's from Walla Walla" thread is one of many in your forum that has accelerated my plans for getting a crude forging set up together. I was never crazy about Damascus blades UNTIL I saw your WIP threads and now I'm hooked.

I'm looking to buy a small amount of 1084 and 15n20 stock in order to try making some Damascus. I'm not overly picky about size or layer count, but it would need to be small enough that I could forge it by hand since I do not have a power hammer. Let me know what you have and we can work out a...

I meant that as a confirmation of the number you had provided as opposed to a recommendation that he grind at 11.89°.

Drawing it up in CAD software, I get 11.89° per side (or 23.78° included) using a 5/23" flat between the grinds. Using a 12° angle will result in a flat of 0.162" width.