Mighty quiet here....

Post by **Bill DeShivs** » Sat Nov 06, 2004 11:57 pm

I guess it will pick up when the knife kits arrive!
Bill

Post by **Wally J. Corpse** » Sun Nov 07, 2004 1:42 am

Greetings, Mr. DeShivs-

What shall we use to fill the empty spaces where we used to talk ? I am just a new boy, stranger in this town. Where are all the good times, ....?

AS ever,

Your ol' pal,

Wally J. Corpse

Post by **Bill DeShivs** » Sun Nov 07, 2004 1:57 am

Well, Wally-you would think someone would have some knife questions!
Bill

Picklokpat · Post by **Picklokpat** » Sun Nov 07, 2004 2:40 am

I got a question or two thousand so........ guess I'll have to start askin.If a guy,with no blade gringing experience, wanted to buy an instructional tape or book on that subject which ONE would you recomend.
I probably better ask them one at a time. thanks

Post by **Bill DeShivs** » Sun Nov 07, 2004 2:43 am

Pat
I can't help with a book. I would get a Grizzly 2x72 grinder, some scrap metal, and start practicing! It's really not that hard, and the grinder is on sale!
http://www.grizzlyindustrial.com
Bill

Picklokpat · Post by **Picklokpat** » Sun Nov 07, 2004 3:06 am

Hey thanks Bill I have that grinder bought it about six mos. ago. I'd like to see it done though even on tape.I have made seven blades but I filed them out. The first one is real spikey but the rest got better by the blade.Guess I'm just at a "dumb stop" I'll try it, do I hold the bevel up or down? I lay them out ok but takes a LONG time to file one out gotta try it.like you said.I really like that grizzly though it takes down 1/4" n/s like a candle on a woodstove.The low speed really made a difference on the buffing end too. Pat

Post by **Bill DeShivs** » Sun Nov 07, 2004 3:19 am

I'm no master, but I grind edge up. I don't use a rest. Once you get the hang of it and establish a groove, it's pretty easy to stay in it. You can use the tool rest, positioning it so that when you hold the blade at 90 degrees the cut will be the same. If you are not concerned with a bevel line, you can grind lengthwise.
Glad to hear you are going further with your knifemaking. You seem to have quite a bit of talent. Feel free to ask if you have questions.
Bill

Picklokpat · Post by **Picklokpat** » Sun Nov 07, 2004 3:42 am

The blades I did were all bayos.Think I'll try a flatground on the grinder.Will you run me thru the grits you use I got 60 150 220 AND 400. Pat

missaman · Post by **missaman** » Sun Nov 07, 2004 4:31 am

PLP...
As I own one of your knives I can say BRAVO

Post by **Bill DeShivs** » Sun Nov 07, 2004 7:35 am

Pat
Those will do! Start with 150 for a folder blade. Get most of the work done with it, then go to the finer grades to finish grind. Heat treat, then go over it with 400. You can then buff with black rouge on a sisal wheel, then use green compound. Hand sanding to 600 grit first really helps.
Bill

Picklokpat · Post by **Picklokpat** » Sun Nov 07, 2004 4:31 pm

Hot dog Bill I got some scrap and some "good stuff" I will give it a whirl here real soon..I just ordered two sisal wheels the discription said they worked best when grouped two or three. Thanks Pat.

jorvik · Post by **jorvik** » Sat Nov 13, 2004 7:39 pm

Hi bill
I've got a question, I bought a cheap leverlock and it wouldn't fire properly.so i loosened it up a bit, and now it won't lock shut, so I can't use it for anything, accept as a fix blade .
There are witness marks on the inside of the knife were the blade was catching which shows why it wasn't opening properly......so I'm thinking that I'll need to strip the knife down ( do you know the best way to do that).then file down the inside where the marks are and re-assemble the knife..maybe I'll have to get some rods from Texas knife or somewhere?
any advice appreciated.

Post by **Bill DeShivs** » Sun Nov 14, 2004 6:14 am

There is a good tutorial here:
http://forums.delphiforums.com/knife101
That should be all the information you need to get started.
Bill

Picklokpat · Post by **Picklokpat** » Wed Nov 17, 2004 3:40 am

Now I'm still counting this as the first question even thought there have been many "sub ?'s" I got the sissal wheels today having a hard time with them is there a short way to break them in or should I invest in a flack jacket? Best way I found to get rouge on them is to hold them stationary and rub the compound on by hand! I've heard so much stuff about buffing wheels I'm confused. Is there any merit in flipping a muslin wheel I tried it with no noticable improvement. Also i read somewhere that a new wheel can be treated with something to help pickup the rouge.These new sissal wheels sling most of the compound on the floor. This question is gettin real long! I might have to call it one and two.Worked a blade down on the grizzley comming along pretty well.Seems like when I get the steel just on the belt without any appreciable pressure against the platen I get the best results thumb flat on blade lets ya know when it's getting time for a dunk. Any suggestions and or comments GREATLY appreciated Thanks All PLP

Post by **Bill DeShivs** » Wed Nov 17, 2004 3:54 am

Pat
Try turning the buffer on, letting it come up to speed, then switching it off. As it is winding down, apply the compound. Let the wheel set for a couple of minutes. They are messy, but should cut steel very well.
Bill