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  1. Txcwboy

    Hook in grind line

    I have been having an issue with my plunge line from my right hand having a hook in it. Im not sure how to fix it. Thanks Dave
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    1st Stick tang questions

    Never made a stick tang blade before. I would like to make something along the lines of a Randall stacked leather handle. Im using .210 steel can I just thread the flat small end that the tang nut would go on as is ? or does it have to be a round ? What oz leather is typically used for the...
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    How to fix lock failing...

    I've never had a folder I made not pass the "whack the blade spline" test, testing the lock. I'm not sure how your supposed to fix it. Bend lock bar more ? Thanks ! DAVE
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    New forge help

    I currently have an 8" pipe and a single venturi burner. I want to get into forging/Damascus type work. I am in process of making a single 2.5" forced air from a air tank. Would 2 venturi burners be better than one forced air ? I have all parts but the blower for forced air but venturi seems...
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    Building a new forced air forge questions

    I started this a long time ago but just got an anvil. It's this design http://indiangeorgesknives.com/building_a_forge.html. mine is an air tank. I bought the burner elbow section pre-made by someone ( maybe one of you ?) The pics show a longer piece going into the forge than 6"...
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    Lockback help

    I'm trying to make my first lockback. Slow process, only have a book to fall back on. How do I cut the blade area that the lockbar goes in at 8 degrees without a mill ? Thanks Dave
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    Look bar travel question.

    If the lockbar travels outward towards the scale, does that mean the ball is too tall ?With bolster on it hangs closing but no bolster its smooth closing. Thanks DAVE Sent from my SAMSUNG-SGH-I337 using Tapatalk
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    Lockback folder spring wire help.

    Im trying my first lockback and the plans call for 2mm wire for the spring. Straight not coiled. What is US equivalent? And where do I get it ? Is it pretempered ? Thanks DAVE
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    Strider wrap holes question

    Im trying to predrill some blanks to do a strider wrap but never used it before. Not sure what is best way to set it up. Single hole at top and bottom? Or dual holes at bottom Thanks Dave Sent from my SAMSUNG-SGH-I337 using Tapatalk
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    Damascus etching question / problem.

    I dont use Damascus much and wondered why mine etch was dark and their etch was nice and detailed. They are both Alabama Damascus. It was etch in Radio Shack stuff . Cleaned with windex. Mine is the dark one. thanks Dave
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    Damascus bolsters helps

    How do you etch and mount Damascus bolsters to a fixed blade without messing up the etch? DAVE Sent from my SAMSUNG-SGH-I337 using Tapatalk 2
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    Raven tactical nemesis? Anyone?

    Does any one have any experience with the raven tactical nemesis? Worth the $200 ? Dave Sent from my SAMSUNG-SGH-I337 using Tapatalk 2
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    Chef knife steel question

    I want to make a chef knife , I was reading Bob Kramers site and he said 52100 is one of the best to use. Upon reading Heat treating requirements, I probably cant HT it. So is there some company that will or is there another steel that is a better choice when your a heat to red and dunk it guy...
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    Bushing in a folder question

    Ive never used a bushing before. What is the guidelines for using them ? How do you decide the thickness ? I guess you dont use washers with them ? thanks Dave
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    Trying to make a bushing grinding jig HELP

    I need to make some type of jig for grinding folder bushings to size. Picture I saw in book shows a piece of hardened steel aprx 2" wide and 6 inches long. It has 5 holes drilled in it all 5 different depths. So I want to take a piece of 01 .25x2x6 and mill/drill 5 holes in it different depths...
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    Trying to make my first lock back

    I got the book How to make knives by Ron Lake ,Wayne Clay and another guy. I want to make the Wayne Clay type. It uses a small bic pen type spring. He uses a bushing in the instructions. I havent ever used a bushing and dont have a way to size it properly. Ive make several liner locks though...
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    How to go from working folder design to Waterjet help

    I have wondered what/when/how etc does it take to go from a working self designed folder to having it cut out on a water jet ? How to get it onto the computer in the same working form and all the other parts needed . Whats it cost? Whats all required? Whats the initial investment with materials...
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    Swedge Help

    Im finally am getting some decent grinds on my folders but try to do a swedge and just mess up the blade. Any tips tricks or etc ? thanks ! Dave
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    first frame lock stop pin error help

    Making my first frame lock and forgot to drill the stop pin. I drilled blade for a 5/32 stop like normal when I realized that I cant go about it the same way. I cant drill a 5/32 hole through blade and both "liners" because they are the scales and liner this time. So now I need a 5/32 barrel...
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    DieMaster2 blades not living up to the $$ help

    I have a 4x6 HF bandsaw . Mostly used to rough cut stock out of knife steel and occasionally so thin TI. I spent $36 on the last diemaster2 blade and it was trashed in 1.5 blades. Is there another blade I can use that is a good price but last longer on normal steel cuts ? Just not happy with the...
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