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  1. Aikenn

    Belt progression

    Looking for inspiration. If we all wood share. What is the order in which each of us uses our 2x72" belts we use to finish a knife. I use 50 or 36 120, 180, 220, 280, 360, 400, 600, 800, 1000, and then i buff. So what do you all use?????????? Also WHEN is a belt too worn out to use??????
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    Handle material

    Tried it
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    Handle material

    Current. During process of thinning when material is hot i clamp btw steel and c clamps. The best i get is a very slight bow bit i am concerned that left or after on knife that the material will bow again. I will add an extra holddown screw on liner lock.
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    Handle material

    So trying to use so stablized and dyed moose antler on a liner lock. Question as i get it thin to use HOW do u all keep it flat?????? Every time it. Cools it bow. Help. Thanks
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    Integral bolsters and liners.

    Looking for some detail on HOW to mill the liners to create integral bolsters. Pictures sketches print copies. Any and all wood b very very helpful snd appreciated. Yes i know there ate some for sale between 900-1500$. But retired and only working on knives as a hobby just this seems extreme...
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    Lock Rock

    I personally use 7.5
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    my first milled integral slipoint

    Hallo there i make liner locks but want to make slip joint knives with one piece liner bolsters. Did u use s fixture to hold the material (silly question) wood u b willing to dhare your info on the fixture. That wood b a big help. Thanks. RA Kessler Aikenblades
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    help me out - I need pic's of jigs - Calling all jig pics!

    I agree to a point. If you use a ficture to hold a blade snd a table to rest the fixture on is it truely a HAND MADE KNIFE or just a custom made knife?????
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    Hey chuck. Was wondering if u get your folder parts cut using a waterjet machine or laser...

    Hey chuck. Was wondering if u get your folder parts cut using a waterjet machine or laser process. I had some cut but they were scrap. Thanks.
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    Water Jet Cutting

    So Ed. I hope all is well. Do you get your folder parts cut with a water jet machine??? I used a local shop and i guess everyones understanding of close tolerance is different. I now have A LOT of scrap parts. So my search continues.
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    Drills and Detent ball

    Hallo all having problem with finding the correct size hole to drill in my lock bar. I am using a 1/16 (.0625) detent ball. Should i use a no.53 (.0595) drill or is a size to size 1/16 (.0625) dia.drill correct. Thanks in advance.
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    Custom folding kinfe WIP.

    Please what tape do you use????
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    Custom folding kinfe WIP.

    Tell me what brand /kind of 2sided tape holds on a surface grinder. PLEASE.
  14. Aikenn

    Custom folding kinfe WIP.

    Hallo i read with interest about your method of liner lock construction. I differ in a few methods but we all have to work in our still sets and equipment. I have to assume your back ground is in machine shop with ur work w fixtures. Mine also jigs and fixtures. But for the lock face i went a...
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    Liner lock and the detent

    Hey all i read w great interest all the post about liner lock folding knives and have learned alot. I would like to ask at this time what size drill do others use for a 1/16 .0625 detent ball. I would think that a size to size press fit should be enough. But is using a number 53 drill...
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    Finally finished one.

    Hello i also have started making liner locks and the detent conversation is interesting. But i missed the post of the size drill to used. I have struggled with this operation and was looking for some guide. I am using .0625 dia. So i have been using a .0595 drill and pressing the ball using a...
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    lets talk serrations!

    500$ gor the wheel just seem extreeme.
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    Bolsters on Liner Lock knives

    Thank i guess there is alway more than one way. I though of using the pivot screw/pin and stop pin to secure the bolster, but the trouble i am having is i drill and ream all my holes in pairs and i had no way of securing the bolster material to preform my drill and ream. But the way u do ur...
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    Help with stop pins

    Hey there i read ur post and here is my 2cents. I use a water jet. But only for hole LOCATION . I bring all else sizing is done on old swedish mill called Modig. I drill and ream in pairs and my stop pin is a threaded sleve from steven kelly. I have reached a point and do not know how to...
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    New folder just off the bench

    Hallo. Would you share how you attach your bolsters to the liner. I am at an impassimpasseimpass w my liner lock
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