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Fine work there...congrats!

That's a beauty!

I like using teflon washers but like Frank says, you have to allow for compression and make your backspacer or standoffs a little thinner. About 0.005" seems to work well for me when using washers that are 0.020" thick. On slipjoints, I just relieve the liners. Every folder maker seems to...

Thanks for the comments fellas! I'm ready for fall.

Haven't posted anything for a while so thought I'd throw up a few photos of some of the latest. Shop time has been a little scarce the last few weeks and the hot weather doesn't help my "want to" but I did manage to complete some that I've had in progress for awhile. Thanks for the look! -Phil

I think you can get your parts heat treated pretty reasonably here: http://www.texasknife.com/vcom/privacy.php#services There are other places too. I've never sent parts out for heat treat but know folks who have and they seem to like the service received. Phil

That's a really fine example of a classy slipjoint. Bet you'll do well at blade. Phil

Pretty sweet Calvin!

Nice one Dan!

They look good...hope you have a great show! Phil

I'm just getting started making lockbacks and I must say that this knife is truly inspirational! Phil

Nice job!

If I understand correctly, maybe you can use the 5/32 hole in your blade to help you "spot" the location for the hole in one half of your frame. Then use an undersize drill, say #54 and drill thru the frame. Then, use that half of the frame as the template for the other half and drill the same...

Excellent knife and sheath! I can never get that stamp to work right but looks like you did. Phil

That's awesome...especially for a first one! Phil

Welcome Aaron...congrats on the coming child and first knife. Come by for a shop tour if you're ever in my neck of the woods and we'll talk knives and tell lies. Just drop me a PM and I'll give you directions on how to get here. Phil

The cool factor on these is off the charts! Phil

Well done! I too like your choice of materials...love that wood. Phil

Lookin good Craig! Both are very nice but I especially like that barlow. Phil

Very nice and welcome to the forum! Phil