Primitive Archer
Main Discussion Area => Around the Campfire => Topic started by: osage outlaw on July 10, 2016, 06:03:11 pm
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I plan on doing a lot of knife work this winter. I had a bunch of annealed files and a piece of a large saw blade in my shop. I had access to a metal cutting band saw today so I took advantage of it. I cut out a bunch of knife blanks. I try to get 2 out of each file. I cleaned them up on a bench grinder. This should keep me busy when it gets cold outside. In case you couldn't tell, I'm a fan of drop points ;D
(http://i666.photobucket.com/albums/vv22/Outlawstaves/20160710_162612_zpszmxpgaz9.jpg) (http://s666.photobucket.com/user/Outlawstaves/media/20160710_162612_zpszmxpgaz9.jpg.html)
I want to make a knife for my daughter and myself for deer season this fall. I got them beveled and ready for some hand sanding before I heat treat them.
(http://i666.photobucket.com/albums/vv22/Outlawstaves/20160710_175224_zpswbryr0nd.jpg) (http://s666.photobucket.com/user/Outlawstaves/media/20160710_175224_zpswbryr0nd.jpg.html)
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Musta been a day's work for ya! Looking good.
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Great work man! I really like the look of the ones on the left. Looks like they'll make some excellent knives!
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I like the look of those little skinners...they will keep u busy for sure!
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Wow .... you have been busy
Most people don't like a point on a skinner, but I really like the fifth one down middle row. My favorite skinner looks a lot like that one.
Really nice looking blanks..
DBar
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Nice Clint. Looking forward to seeing the final product when done. 8)
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Thanks guys.
You picked the only odd ball in the bunch Bill. I'm not a big fan of that style. When I was laying them out I realized I had made all drop points. I thought I would make at least one different style.
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Heck Clint that many blanks will only keep you busy for a week or two😆
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Thanks guys.
You picked the only odd ball in the bunch Bill. I'm not a big fan of that style. When I was laying them out I realized I had made all drop points. I thought I would make at least one different style.
I've always been a little "odd ball" all my life.... :) ;)
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Looks like you put in a good day, Clint. I wish I had acess to a metal saw.
DB, that style looks like my Shrade skinner.
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I'm starting to realize my little 1x30 belt sander just isn't going to cut it as a knife grinder. I was looking at the Grizzly knife maker sander but it has a lot of bad reviews about the belt not tracking straight, the tool rest is to small, and the only speed is super fast. I guess I need to make a 2" x 72" grinder since I can't afford to buy one for a grand :P Me and Bubby have been discussing how hard it would be to make one.
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Here's one I made when I just started sheet metal apprenticeship school. Quite the undertaking for an 18 year old but it's held up good throughout the years although there's a few things I wouldn't mind tweaking. Scraped parts off an old craftsman 1 x 30 sander. Half horsepower motor. Takes a 1 x 42 belt which is available in lots of grits. I went through a period of time where I love making knives. Maybe I'll have to get back into it one of these days
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I imagine that would be big enough for me Pauly and would sure be better size wise for me
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Clint, there are a few plans on the internet. I downloaded some and am almost finished making mine. I need a couple of bearings, pulleys and V-Belt and I should be good to go. Nice blanks you made.
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Wow...Clint really nice designs there.That should keep you busy for sure.My neighbor is a horse shoeing farrier and dulls up lots of farrier rasps.Giving them away later.If you want some PM me I'll gladly send you some.
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Paul. That's a nice sander. I'm wanting to go with a 2" wide belt when I make mine.
Matt, Could you post some detailed pictures of your grinder when you get it finished?
Beadman, PM sent.