Bruce McLeish
Well-Known Member
As the title suggests, this is a small tutorial on filework. First off, allow me to say : I am no expert on filework (or any other aspect of knifemaking). I simply enjoy doing it and want to share some info to anyone that is interested. If you have questions - ask. I'll try to answer them as well as I can.
So, off to the races, then.
First. the tools. I use files , because they come in mighty handy doing filework, The files I would start with are a chainsaw file (Preferably new). A triangle file (also preferably new) and a good mill bastard file (for squaring off the spine).
Some metal marking fluid -Dykem is good and so is a sharpie. If you are gonna use dykem, a carbide marking pencil is good to have. Calipers or dividers.
Probably some things I forgot but will remember as we progress.
Real good directional lighting. Magnifier glasses. vise.
Don't forget - this is the way I do it. Not the right way or the wrong way - just my way. you'll end up tweaking your way as you progress.![DSC01400.JPG DSC01400.JPG](https://knifedogs.com/data/attachments/51/51408-6e57e5eda61f0bcc3bd08663562f702e.jpg)
![DSC01401.JPG DSC01401.JPG](https://knifedogs.com/data/attachments/51/51409-2366db6340053b9b74e11084cdbbd17b.jpg)
![DSC01402.JPG DSC01402.JPG](https://knifedogs.com/data/attachments/51/51410-25c305b20bdd630db468928f25644b08.jpg)
This is a knife that I'm currently working on, so we'll use this as the model and go step by step
More tomorrow
So, off to the races, then.
First. the tools. I use files , because they come in mighty handy doing filework, The files I would start with are a chainsaw file (Preferably new). A triangle file (also preferably new) and a good mill bastard file (for squaring off the spine).
Some metal marking fluid -Dykem is good and so is a sharpie. If you are gonna use dykem, a carbide marking pencil is good to have. Calipers or dividers.
Probably some things I forgot but will remember as we progress.
Real good directional lighting. Magnifier glasses. vise.
Don't forget - this is the way I do it. Not the right way or the wrong way - just my way. you'll end up tweaking your way as you progress.
![DSC01400.JPG DSC01400.JPG](https://knifedogs.com/data/attachments/51/51408-6e57e5eda61f0bcc3bd08663562f702e.jpg)
![DSC01401.JPG DSC01401.JPG](https://knifedogs.com/data/attachments/51/51409-2366db6340053b9b74e11084cdbbd17b.jpg)
![DSC01402.JPG DSC01402.JPG](https://knifedogs.com/data/attachments/51/51410-25c305b20bdd630db468928f25644b08.jpg)
![DSC01404.JPG DSC01404.JPG](https://knifedogs.com/data/attachments/51/51412-eb0059aa5aaad4d0f5d0ea3b80a580a6.jpg)
![DSC01406.JPG DSC01406.JPG](https://knifedogs.com/data/attachments/51/51414-42b486591fe9bc299ec8be815f933bbe.jpg)