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How do I get started in doing this??? My common sense tells me that the taper must travel the entire distance that my scales would cover or else they'll rock front to rear. But then how do I get a clean "cut off" at the ricasso??? Most of the blades I work with are 1/8" and rarely over 6" in...

Last week I decided that I had to make a couple of sheaths out of self defense. I normally refer my leather work to a much better leather worker than I will ever be. Anyway I decided I needed a piece of granite to work this leather on so I stopped by a granite countertop/headstone place and...

We're a patient lot, we'll wait.....

Ed, when you say "Dremel vibratory etcher" are you referring to the engraving tool they make?? That's my guess but want to make sure..

Isolate each function separately and your issue will probably become apparent.

Ed sent me some helpful tips but I'll let him share them. What I did was totally backwards and I tried to "shoeshine" the rounding and that's why it took so long. Oh well, live and learn and I've definitely learned some tricks to make this a little easier.. Thanks guys!!

Working on a little knife 6.25" in length with a 2.75" blade. The type you would choke up on to do something with the first part of the blade. I thought a rounded spine might be more comfortable as well as add a distinctive look to the piece. What I discovered is that doing a rounded spine...

I constantly have to monitor my wife and her H'bird feeders or she will leave them out until way to late into the fall. She doesn't believe me when I tell her they migrate and unless they start on time they will die before reaching their destination. I've had a couple get into my shop (9 foot...

Nice looking piece...... Why did you put the nick on the left side of the blade?? A left handed version?? Just curious....

Just got stencils from Patricia at IMG and get okay results with my current set up but looking for something a little better. Saw the Atlas unit but can't find any real world experience. Does anyone have one and if so how do you like it??

I just got my grinder so I'm experimenting with different belts but I see what you guys mean. As for the pins, I'm guilty, been clamping in a small vise and cutting with a jewelers saw. I guess we learn along the way, sometimes the hard way!!! Thanks for all the responses and knowledge...

"Belt slap"... what is causing my belts to bump on the platen when the seam comes across??? If I put the least amount of pressure on the belt while using the platen I get a bump when the seam comes around.... Obviously not good... Screwed up pins.... I check my pin stock with my fingers when it...

I used to use a Dremel with the sanding drums but it leaves something to be desired. I recently purchased an oscillating drum sander and now get much better results. But in some curves the Dremel is the only answer.....

IMHO..... they stink when you're working them.....

Are you drilling the tang pre or post heat treat?? With what bits??

Same way they solve all crimes within the hour...... I didn't get to see it but I can imagine...

I can't tell from the pictures (you may have already done it) but the biggest thing I have done with small paring type knives is to either round the top spine (forward of the handle) or significantly break that edge. When peeling people invariably "choke up" and have their finger joint on the...

Is there such a thing as a schedule of knife shows around the country?? Are there numerous promoters or does it seem to be one or two?? Thanks... BW

Try a bunch of different woods, the worst that can happen is dull cutters which are easily replaceable. I got my first set of checkering tools when I was about 20 (66 now) and I swear that were made harder back then. The new ones don't seem to have the longevity of the older ones.

I realize that, maybe I'm just attempting to justify (or deny) what I'm doing. But I know in my heart I can quit any time I want, I really can...... just don't want to right now....