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by nathan
Sun Sep 19, 2021 5:46 am
Forum: Deforum with Bill DeShivs
Topic: 10.5 inch swinguard
Replies: 14
Views: 4750

10.5 inch swinguard

I made the button today. I should have it completed soon.
by nathan
Tue Jul 06, 2021 11:05 pm
Forum: Deforum with Bill DeShivs
Topic: 10.5 inch swinguard progress
Replies: 4
Views: 2559

Re: 10.5 inch swinguard progress

I will go turn them on now
by nathan
Sat Jun 26, 2021 1:24 pm
Forum: Deforum with Bill DeShivs
Topic: 10.5 inch swinguard progress
Replies: 4
Views: 2559

10.5 inch swinguard progress

Shaped the bottom bolsters today. I will make the guard tomorrow.
https://youtu.be/nae3OwtQMw8
by nathan
Wed May 05, 2021 9:21 am
Forum: Switchblade knives
Topic: Picklock Pat Build Along
Replies: 6
Views: 2400

Re: Picklock Pat Build Along

Sniper48 here. You could also join the artistic switchblade group on facebook. Here is my latest project.
https://youtu.be/2wdVGnYENxg
by nathan
Fri Aug 23, 2019 8:16 am
Forum: Deforum with Bill DeShivs
Topic: Shop work pictures
Replies: 33
Views: 12166

Re: Shop work pictures

I would love to see some pics
by nathan
Sun Dec 04, 2016 11:48 am
Forum: Ask Vagrant
Topic: oregonblade makers grinder
Replies: 1
Views: 2264

oregonblade makers grinder

Hi. I was interested to know if anybody has used or knows anything about these belt grinders. http://www.ebay.com/itm/Belt-Grinder-2x72-complete-chassis-/252059068108?hash=item3aafe426cc. Are they any good. I live in Australia so there isn't much available here. I can get 1 from the US and put my ow...
by nathan
Sun May 03, 2015 7:56 am
Forum: Switchblade knives
Topic: info on old knife
Replies: 19
Views: 7235

Re: info on old knife

I sat it together and took some pics


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by nathan
Sat May 02, 2015 8:02 am
Forum: Blade pictures
Topic: my latest work
Replies: 3
Views: 2465

my latest work

Hi guys I haven't made a knife in about 10 years. Here is some of my projects I started recently. I am making swing guards and a German style leverlock any comments or helpful advice would be appreciated. I hope I have linked these correctly http://s6.postimg.org/jyhvcl9vl/DSCN0565small.jpg http://s...
by nathan
Fri May 01, 2015 7:31 am
Forum: Switchblade knives
Topic: info on old knife
Replies: 19
Views: 7235

Re: info on old knife

The only thing I can find on the knife is PATENT. I have the complete knife. If you want a pic of the other side of the liner you can see the spring. Very interesting design as when the blade opens the spring touches the bottom of tang and slows the blade down. I only pulled it apart because the bla...
by nathan
Thu Apr 30, 2015 1:47 pm
Forum: Switchblade knives
Topic: info on old knife
Replies: 19
Views: 7235

info on old knife

Does anybody know anything about this knife.
The handle is just under 3.5 inches long.
I have had it for about 20 years and when I started making knives I pulled it apart so I could make a new blade but I never got around to it.
by nathan
Fri Oct 31, 2014 10:14 am
Forum: Switchblade knives
Topic: swing guard Lockback spring
Replies: 3
Views: 3014

swing guard Lockback spring

Does anybody have any pictures of a swing guard lock back switchblade in pieces. I have made 4 lock back switchblades so far and I use a small coil spring to provide tension for the lock bar but I think there must be better way. Maybe a short leaf spring might provide more tension ?. Any help or pic...
by nathan
Sun Nov 10, 2013 9:50 am
Forum: Deforum with Bill DeShivs
Topic: lockback spring
Replies: 0
Views: 2447

lockback spring

Hi from Australia I was wondering what other makers use for a lockback spring on switchblades. I have made 5 lockback switchblades and I use a small coil spring at the end of the lock bar. Do you use the main spring for the lockbar. I noticed in pics of lockback switchblades on this forum posted by ...
by nathan
Fri Nov 08, 2013 10:00 am
Forum: Blade pictures
Topic: 3 of mine
Replies: 15
Views: 6504

Re: 3 of mine

Hi from Australia
I was wondering what you use for a lockback spring on your switchblades.
I have made 5 lockback switchblades and I use a small coil spring at the end of the lock bar.
Do you use the main spring for the lockbar.

Nathan
by nathan
Fri Jun 30, 2006 1:34 pm
Forum: Deforum with Bill DeShivs
Topic: otf mechanism
Replies: 6
Views: 4866

otf mechanism

I am an australian knifemaker who has made a few side opening automatics. i think it is time to make an otf. does anybody have some pics of the insides of a good custom made otf. I have repaired a few but they were cheap and nasty, and so i need a good mechanism design to help me out. Nathan from au...
by nathan
Thu Jun 08, 2006 12:38 pm
Forum: Switchblade knives
Topic: otf designs
Replies: 2
Views: 1942

otf designs

I am an australian knifemaker who has made a few side opening automatics. i think it is time to make an otf. does anybody have some pics of the insides of a good custom made otf. I have repaired a few but they were cheap and nasty, and so i need a good mechanism design to help me out. Nathan from au...