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by nathan
Tue Sep 26, 2023 9:56 am
Forum: Deforum with Bill DeShivs
Topic: 13 inch swinguard finished
Replies: 10
Views: 8236

Re: 13 inch swinguard finished

LGustin wrote: Tue Sep 26, 2023 9:49 am Very Nice!! Do you build to sell or just for your own personal collection? I would be interested in one if you build for others.
I just build for my own collection. I would sell them but i live in tasmania, Australia and they are hard to get out of the country.,
by nathan
Tue Sep 26, 2023 8:25 am
Forum: Deforum with Bill DeShivs
Topic: 13 inch swinguard finished
Replies: 10
Views: 8236

13 inch swinguard finished

by nathan
Tue May 23, 2023 6:34 am
Forum: Switchblade knives
Topic: 13 inch swinguard test fire
Replies: 6
Views: 901

13 inch swinguard test fire

Here is a short vid test firing my latest build. all works as planned. should be done in a couple of days


https://youtube.com/shorts/GCp1mA6h7fg?feature=share
by nathan
Fri Jul 29, 2022 4:56 am
Forum: Deforum with Bill DeShivs
Topic: 13 inch swinguard progress
Replies: 1
Views: 5573

13 inch swinguard progress

I did a bit today. I will shape the lockbar after I drill the pivot hole. Then I will make the spring.
by nathan
Wed Jul 20, 2022 1:34 am
Forum: Deforum with Bill DeShivs
Topic: 13 inch swing guard
Replies: 4
Views: 7004

13 inch swing guard

Just started a 13 inch swing guard. 440c blade, 410ss liners and nickel silver bolsters. I will post progress pics as I go
by nathan
Tue May 24, 2022 10:17 am
Forum: Deforum with Bill DeShivs
Topic: finished
Replies: 25
Views: 15386

Re: finished

Fishtail Picklock wrote: Mon May 23, 2022 7:57 pm The lower knife looks "pocketable". If it has nice steel, that would be my personal pocket knife. I'd probably wear it out. (That isn't a bad idea, is it)?
No not a bad idea at all. It is very pocket size and the steel is 440c stainless..
by nathan
Fri May 20, 2022 2:02 pm
Forum: Deforum with Bill DeShivs
Topic: rocker/sear done
Replies: 8
Views: 8912

Re: rocker/sear done

I missed this thread a few weeks ago. That was a great trick to make the base for the rocker. Getting two separate pieces with two even holes can be tricky. I never thought of having the two pieces connected until after they were attached. And this way there is no side movement in the rocker at all...
by nathan
Mon May 16, 2022 7:13 am
Forum: Deforum with Bill DeShivs
Topic: finished
Replies: 25
Views: 15386

finished

Finished.. It turned out awesome. I took a pic next to my last build for size comparison


https://youtu.be/QlwJ9wQ6qpc
by nathan
Sun May 15, 2022 11:29 am
Forum: Deforum with Bill DeShivs
Topic: all works as planned
Replies: 6
Views: 7062

Re: all works as planned

JimBrown257 wrote: Sun May 15, 2022 2:26 am I love that base for the rocker. No one is going to have worry about getting it repaired in 20 years.
yeah its rock solid. no side movement at all. and all 440c stainless.
by nathan
Mon May 09, 2022 3:01 am
Forum: Deforum with Bill DeShivs
Topic: all works as planned
Replies: 6
Views: 7062

all works as planned

Everything works as planned. Handle scales are done and should be finished tomorrow.

https://youtu.be/fVo6oTe2BA4
by nathan
Tue May 03, 2022 1:01 am
Forum: Deforum with Bill DeShivs
Topic: rocker/sear done
Replies: 8
Views: 8912

Re: rocker/sear done

No not built as a carry knife. Thats illegal where I am. I just built it for a guy at work who wanted one. But it would fit in the pocket nicely.
by nathan
Mon May 02, 2022 6:52 am
Forum: Deforum with Bill DeShivs
Topic: rocker/sear done
Replies: 8
Views: 8912

rocker/sear done

Progress pics. I make the rocker/sear bracket in one piece then pin it to the liner then cut off the bottom bit with a Dremel. then I have 2 solid rails for my rocker. Not long now
by nathan
Fri Apr 29, 2022 8:10 am
Forum: Deforum with Bill DeShivs
Topic: Test fire
Replies: 5
Views: 6169

Re: Test fire

I got it so the tip sits really deep. that way with time and use it wont peek.
by nathan
Fri Apr 29, 2022 2:23 am
Forum: Deforum with Bill DeShivs
Topic: Test fire
Replies: 5
Views: 6169

Test fire

First test fire. I will finish the rocker/sear tomorrow

https://youtube.com/shorts/TrYJIsTBrtU?feature=share
by nathan
Fri Apr 08, 2022 12:05 pm
Forum: Deforum with Bill DeShivs
Topic: spring progress pics
Replies: 5
Views: 6350

Re: spring progress pics

I shaped the back to final size where it touches on the lockbar. I will heat treat then shape to final size testing as i go.