The previous post in this series was: https://www.nzhuntingandshooting.co.nz/f53/knifemaking-photo-essay-6-fitting-handle-slabs-105271/ Shaping the handle. 1) Cutting off protruding ends of the...
Liked On: 07-06-2024, 02:48 PM
1) I take multiple light cuts. 2) With the angle cut, note the cross slide reading (22 on the dial). Back off the cross slide, turn the blade over in the clamp, and angle the other side of the...
Liked On: 06-06-2024, 11:22 PM
The parts are nearly ready to be glued together. I wash the knife blank with hot soapy water, rinse it with hot water, and dry it with a towel. I also ensure my hands are clean. I dry-sand both...
Liked On: 06-06-2024, 11:21 PM
1) Flattening the side of the slab that will be glued to the tang. To do this job, a disc sander is better than a belt sander. 2) Angling the front of the slab. The dovetail cutter cuts an 11...
Liked On: 06-06-2024, 05:16 PM
The parts are nearly ready to be glued together. I wash the knife blank with hot soapy water, rinse it with hot water, and dry it with a towel. I also ensure my hands are clean. I dry-sand both...
Liked On: 05-06-2024, 09:37 PM
The parts are nearly ready to be glued together. I wash the knife blank with hot soapy water, rinse it with hot water, and dry it with a towel. I also ensure my hands are clean. I dry-sand both...
Liked On: 05-06-2024, 04:35 PM
The previous post in this series was: https://www.nzhuntingandshooting.co.nz/f53/knifemaking-photo-essay-5-milling-internal-angle-guard-105186/ Preparing the handle slabs. I often use Wenge...
Liked On: 05-06-2024, 04:34 PM
The previous post in this series was: https://www.nzhuntingandshooting.co.nz/f53/knifemaking-photo-essay-5-milling-internal-angle-guard-105186/ Preparing the handle slabs. I often use Wenge...
Liked On: 05-06-2024, 04:29 PM
1) Flattening the side of the slab that will be glued to the tang. To do this job, a disc sander is better than a belt sander. 2) Angling the front of the slab. The dovetail cutter cuts an 11...
Liked On: 05-06-2024, 04:29 PM
1) With the handle slab still clamped to the tang, unclamp the blade, turn it over, and again clamp it in the jig. The handle slab is now facing up. Turn the cylindrical brass screw until it supports...
Liked On: 05-06-2024, 04:29 PM
1) Drilling a 7/64” (2.78 mm) hole in a section of 5/16” rod. 2) Tapping the hole M3. 3) All the parts are ready. Note that I’ve cut away some of the excess timber of the handle slabs. The...
Liked On: 05-06-2024, 04:29 PM
The parts are nearly ready to be glued together. I wash the knife blank with hot soapy water, rinse it with hot water, and dry it with a towel. I also ensure my hands are clean. I dry-sand both...
Liked On: 05-06-2024, 04:29 PM
1) Drilling a 7/64” (2.78 mm) hole in a section of 5/16” rod. 2) Tapping the hole M3. 3) All the parts are ready. Note that I’ve cut away some of the excess timber of the handle slabs. The...
Liked On: 05-06-2024, 02:53 PM
1) I take multiple light cuts. 2) With the angle cut, note the cross slide reading (22 on the dial). Back off the cross slide, turn the blade over in the clamp, and angle the other side of the...
Liked On: 03-06-2024, 12:58 PM
1) I take multiple light cuts. 2) With the angle cut, note the cross slide reading (22 on the dial). Back off the cross slide, turn the blade over in the clamp, and angle the other side of the...
Liked On: 03-06-2024, 11:25 AM