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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??????

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

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...

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.

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...

Hey all so finally feel real good about my new liner lock folding knife. Now i want to add a bolster to the front of the knives. I am looking for some direction either a video or anything to help get me started. All help is appreciated. Thanks AikenBlades RA Kessler

Ralph Kessler AikenBlades Wanted hardened 15n20. Heat treated and TEMPERED. NOT ANNEALED. Let me know if you have of where i can find some material.

Looking for suggestions how to cut the pivot to length and how to hold the pivot when i do cut the pivot to length.

Hey all was looking to make myself a 36" radius platten. I have access to a Bridgeport ez path mill. Was hoping to find either an established tool path program or just the geometry involved. Thank in advance. ps wish the machine WAS mine to use all the time.

So maybe old and hashed out. But pressed pivot bushing in one liner. Then how tight or its it till the screw bottoms out. I have been trying threaded bushings/pivots. Screws on both liners no press fit. Bronze washer. Blade plus washers screw both sides in liners. Please what am i missing. Its...

Hey all. So recently and finally got a small table top furnace. I want to do so CPM154. Does anyone want to share straight forward process what they might use to process their material. Settings, high temps, times, Tempering, temperatures, times?????? Really appreciate the help.

Hey all hope you are staying safe. Down her in SC we are doing our best. Look I am still working on a usable liner lock folder. Getting real close. But I need a COUNTERBORE for a Button Head screw with a 4-40 thread. The button measures .205-.208“ and the thread diameter is .108“. Hey anybody...

Received some material. Can not even drill a hole. HELP. Do I give the material another temper???? If so what temperature??????

So I am trying to make liner lock. Got a .060x2x4ft 15n20. Now if I was going to make Damascus I would not have a problem. BUT the material is TOO hard to drill HELP. So do I want to try to re temper ?????? Or do I want to do a straight anneal ?????? At what temperature should I attempt to...

So I am trying to make liner lock. Got a .060x2x4ft 15n20. Now if I was going to make Damascus I would not have a problem. BUT the material is TOO hard to drill HELP. So do I want to try to re temper ?????? Or do I want to do a straight anneal ?????? At what temperature should I attempt to...

hey all new post new thread 2x72 Grinder and Disk Grinder I need a new one for folders looking for all recommendations GIVE OT TO ME,

Hey all post here looking for recommendations for a new grinder. I guess I will give some idea of my requirements. I wan one mainly for folder work. I have two semi home built vertical grinders. (need a new bigger work table), but an ideal unit horizontal with a three(3) inch wheel a one and...

Hey all though I would just see if the is any interest. I have for sale on (1) Al Mar Osprey-AB 1001-A #4159. including pouch and paper work in original box. Condition NEW Never Carried box is a little rough from bouncing around in a tote for the past 30 years. I bought the knife either in KC or...

Just a note to introduce myself, I have been grinding knives for a long time and I have no secrets. Will show anyone what I do and how I do it. But now I want to learn about pocket knives. Have tried and thrown away a bunch of failures.I came across a utube vid by usa knife dog and learned more...