Big Hudson Bay

[Gav 1,708]

26 minutes ago, GruffaloGriff said:

Thanks Nicolas.

Harris Tweed.................ill have to try it.

It's made here and I know plenty of weavers if ya want scraps and not full widths, get ya bits for nawt. 

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1 minute ago, Gav said:

It's made here and I know plenty of weavers if ya want scraps and not full widths, get ya bits for nawt. 

Father in law has an old Harris tweed jacket......likely never notice if i cut one of the tails off

......might just take you up on that Gav thanks.

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No bother I'll collect some bits ? 

[17hornet 188]

On 3/22/2018 at 05:27, GruffaloGriff said:

Often thought of it.....but never got round to making one. An old circular saw blade would be the right shape.

Or alternatively a concrete cutting saw blade, heavier thickness, larger diameter. Particularly from those machines for cutting up footpaths and road ways that you walk behind.

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Terry, thank you for posting the pic laden process for the etching.

I have seen the two ways you have done this, and I feel that the images of etching your mark in this last post are the better, it has an older unique feel that reminds me of it being stamped into the hot steel.

Studying other knife makers from YouTube, it is interesting how many different guys seem to settle on a way to do things, there is even an Australian guy that uses CNC and other hi-tec ways to make his knives, after starting out a few years ago just with files.

Its a very interesting hobby and I have to say that you seem to be very comfortable with sharing your passion, that is pretty awesome.

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On 3/25/2018 at 00:48, 17hornet said:

Or alternatively a concrete cutting saw blade, heavier thickness, larger diameter. Particularly from those machines for cutting up footpaths and road ways that you walk behind.

You could make several from one blade.

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Terry, I wondered how you get such a clean finish, and matching to the opposite side, at the front of the scales that are bonded to the full tang.

I refer to the smooth curved edge your thumb is against.. I would expect that the blade would be scratched and scared. Do you mask it ? Or just be super careful ?

Just obtained a shed for a new small workshop.....  slowly as funds allow.

 

[17hornet 188]

On 3/26/2018 at 18:28, GruffaloGriff said:

You could make several from one blade.

LOL, I have a blade that is about 18" or so, interesting to section it like that, I was thinking of making a small hatchet for breaking up goats, maybe some etching on the head of it with a billy head with wide horns, or maybe a billy mounting a nanny just for the conversation starter.

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21 hours ago, 17hornet said:

Terry, I wondered how you get such a clean finish, and matching to the opposite side, at the front of the scales that are bonded to the full tang.

I refer to the smooth curved edge your thumb is against.. I would expect that the blade would be scratched and scared. Do you mask it ? Or just be super careful ?

Just obtained a shed for a new small workshop.....  slowly as funds allow.

 

Just a sharp wood working chisel/wooden mallet and a steady hand Mask the blade with tape to finish by hand sanding.

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This is such a challenge to learn about, there are so many techniques out there that different makers use to produce their knifes.

From what I see it is about time and effort in crafting the item you want to make.

A very individual hobby where I can see you have to make mistakes to then work out how to correct them next time, or the time after that.

You have to be adventurer and willing to experiment a lot, stretching skills and tools.

Thanks mate.

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It's a fun journey.