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  1. CTaylorJr

    unusal request (designs related)

    I agree with Ed for sure! There is ALWAYS going to be SOMETHING you would change on the knife after it's complete. :lol: I'm not sure what all is available to you over there, but here I've found that rigid foam material that is cheap is a GREAT way to model up a handle or scales for a knife...
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    new handle material (kirinite) by eagle grips

    I think I want some! Does it seem pretty durable? Also, any info on whether or not the darned health inspectors would approve it in commercial kitchens? Yeah, some municipalities only allow poly or SS type handles on the knives...
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    #1 son designed ALL portions of the knife and base, then asked me to make it

    My oldest son drew up this "zombie killer" looking knife and asked if I could make it for him. Prior to making the knife or the handle I had him create it out of some PVC foam that I keep around for easy design work. The blade has some grinder marks in it, and the handle isn't as symmetrical...
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    voids

    Depends on the void. CA glue and sanding dust work well for the smaller voids.
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    neat trick/ disk sander

    I'd say it's dangerous for the reasons mentioned thus far; drill bit is brittle and can snap with sanding, the distance from the chuck to the disk is to long, and could make the bit more prone to snapping. Also the bit is fluted and the disk could slip to the pont that it not longer is tight on...
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    Purple and blue G-10

    Thanks for the replies and ideas folks. I should have clarified that I need purple G-10 as well as blue G-10, not the combination of both... I think I may have found it, will let you know if I have. Charlie
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    Purple and blue G-10

    Where can I find it? I've looked at quite a few places and can't find what I need... Suggestions? Charlie
  8. CTaylorJr

    #3 Knife

    Me thinks the Padre is rocking! Great looking work sir for #3, I can only imagine (yes I said that, pun intended) what 4, 5, and 6 will look like! Charlie
  9. CTaylorJr

    Another Feather Hunter

    You've done it again sir! But, every time I see one of these I ask myself; "How the heck does he do that?!?!?" Love it! Charlie
  10. CTaylorJr

    Dundee Bowie II

    "HOLY COW", is what I just heard over my shoulder, and my wife is seldom impressed with a knife anymore! I'll have to agree, that is a nice piece of work! Charlie
  11. CTaylorJr

    WIP pics of a skinner I'm making for a guy

    Thanks guys! I was told this afternoon to NOT sharpen it... :what!: He wants the flat edge left on it since he is going to display it on his coffee table and is afraid the grandkids might cut themselves... So, this is getting easier with each e-mail! :biggrin: This is the 3rd knife he...
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    WIP pics of a skinner I'm making for a guy

    I'm making a skinner for a fellow that was generous enough to pay for my work, and last night he requested pics to show his coworkers. This knife IS NOT finished, but I thought I might as well show them here since I posted to his e-mail... Steel: 1084 OAL: 8.25" Handle material: ND Black...
  13. CTaylorJr

    Hand sanding T-304 stainless steel?

    If you had the paper backing of the sandpaper laying on a flat surface such as a granite plate or the like so you could flat sand something like bolsters, etc... Charlie
  14. CTaylorJr

    Hand sanding T-304 stainless steel?

    Put the water, oil, windex, WD-40, etc. straight on the blade and then start sanding. If your paper is on a flat surface with the grit pointing up you can then apply directly to the paper. Doesn't have to be a lot. Charlie
  15. CTaylorJr

    2nd Knife WIP

    Looks great! You're moving along quickly for sure. Watch out for metal shards with the bare feet though! :what!: :lol: Charlie
  16. CTaylorJr

    Newbie: Finally finished my knife

    Hmm, lets see... First knife and you mirror finished, did file work, and have a pretty good design. I'd agree with the others, quit practicing on the steel you have and start making some blades with another steel. GREAT WORK IMO for a first. Now, one thing I will add... The finish is a...
  17. CTaylorJr

    Shop critters

    I went over to Bob Warner's place today to use a REAL grinder for a heavy knife I'm working on and his shop pooch is in the background of this picture. She's a 2 year old husky named Sable, and never flinched when the sparks started flying. You can see her in the corner looking rather...
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    Shop critters

    Jax looks like a great pooch! I love the American Bulldogs. They are very playful and bull headed at the same time. Dick, I showed my wife the pic of Sam and she asked where I took that pic of Buster! Gotta love the Maine Coon cats. DC and Rudy, you guys can now verify what I try to...
  19. CTaylorJr

    Shop critters

    WOW!!! That does look like Buster! It seems that Maine Coon cats are VERY attached to their people... That would explain scorched tails! Charlie
  20. CTaylorJr

    Shop critters

    Jay, the wife saw Sophie and has fallen in love. What breed is she? We recently lost our little pooch and it seems she may be ready for another. James, cats are truly funny in the shop! It seems that Buster keeps all vermin away AND he puts out good blade vibes too! Charlie
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