Let see some filework

mrbigg · Post by **mrbigg** » Wed Jul 23, 2003 2:15 pm

mr claudster,

it looks good from afar, but closer inspection you would be able to see how uneven it is! also i had a hard time rounding things out.....

Claudester · Post by **Claudester** » Wed Jul 23, 2003 5:02 pm

Hey Mr. Bigg,
Until your happy with what your working on I would buy some cheapos and perfect your filework until your satisfied with it. On that blade of yours, I would use very fine emery clouth and wrap it around a small file and slowly smooth it out. Just take your time and remember don't use the dremmel to much. You can't put the metal back once its gone.
Take Care

mrbigg · Post by **mrbigg** » Mon Jul 28, 2003 7:48 am

well here's my second attempt, check out the cool vise i picked up! this thing suctions to any smooth surface, and can swivel 360 degrees, a very good vise for doing filework! also spent my whole allowance on new files and more dremel gadgets.....

this one is actually better than it looks in the pic, so i think i may be getting the hang of this...

PS: everyone tells me i should see knives101 - but i must be suffering from early senility,
cause i can't find a link to it, or remember where i saw it.......anyone?

PSS: mr claudster - these are cheapo's, unless you buy them from GA_knife co....and his are "rare" too

the spotlight kid · Post by **the spotlight kid** » Mon Jul 28, 2003 8:20 am

http://forums.delphiforums.com/knife101 Here you go mrbigg!

Cheers the spotlight kid.

Claudester · Post by **Claudester** » Mon Jul 28, 2003 10:17 am

Mr. Bigg,
I see your getting into it, Lookin GOOD! I bought the very same vise because it was portable and it really holds.I haven't been doing much now that summers here, to busy with the other part of life. Now all you need is a couple of buffing machines and that will put the total look to it.
Take Care

Cigarman · Post by **Cigarman** » Mon Jul 28, 2003 10:44 am

For the budget minded mangler looking for tools, go to http://www.homier.com. I bought a grinder there for 10 bucks. Not the best in the world but add a few buffing wheels and it will soften your filework for you. I've got another flexi shaft grinder coming this week for $20. The tools are made overseas but they all work fine.

Good Luck.......................

Don't fret on the Bali, The filework looks great!

Bill

mrbigg · Post by **mrbigg** » Tue Jul 29, 2003 7:25 pm

thanks mr claudster, mr cigarman...and thanks for the link mr SLK!

yeah, not a bad vise for the price!

so you recomend a full size buffing wheel? any particular compound i should use? i have a full size buffing wheel at work, but i don't feel like dismantling our grinder, so i'll mount it vertically in a drill press and crank up the RPM!

oh yeah, one more question - what is the largest size chainsaw file you use? i have three sizes up to0 3/16" but i was thinking a 1/4" might be useful...you guys ever use one that big? i found that when i started my round cuts 1/4" apart, with a 3/16" file, it was spaced out too much, making it harder to round it out in between!?! does that make sense?

Claudester · Post by **Claudester** » Wed Jul 30, 2003 1:21 am

Mr. BIGG,
On the buffing wheels, because I went into like nutso I bought three grinders
and use five of the wheels for buffing. I use red,black,white and either a jewelers rouge or harbor freight has a blue which Nemo recommended.
I do the same as you when I start, 1/4" but I change the bevel on different blades just to get change. To smooth out those rounds you can use
00000 steel wool also and then buff. The files, I'm not sure what I use but I bought everyone they had for chain saws. I haven't been working on
anything lately so when I get out to my shop I'll look and let you know.

BennytheBlade · Post by **BennytheBlade** » Wed Jul 30, 2003 3:35 pm

I bought the ultmate cheapie, a buffing wheel that attatches to my cordless drill. Put the knife in the vise and buff away, works pretty good, but Ill have to get a real one if I want to get serious about it, but right now, im just playing w/ it.

BennytheBlade · Post by **BennytheBlade** » Wed Oct 08, 2003 5:17 am

if ya missed this one, i just love it.

mrbigg · Post by **mrbigg** » Wed Oct 08, 2003 5:26 am

that's really cool mr benny! did you do that?

BennytheBlade · Post by **BennytheBlade** » Wed Oct 08, 2003 1:48 pm

no, tho I am going to attempt to replicate it at some point... very unique "seahorse" pattern.
Phil Tham did it.
Im considering getting one of his knives at the moment... wish he did autos.
Here's the specs...
OAL: 6 3/4", 3 7/8" Closed
Blade: ATS-34, 2 3/4"
Bolsters: Sakmar Mokume (ladder)
Scales: Mother of Pearl
Liners: Jeweled/Anodized Titanium
416ss backspacer w/sea horse filework

http://www.thamknives.com/

thegreatone · Post by **thegreatone** » Tue Oct 21, 2003 3:25 pm

This filework is awesome! It's from ... fantastic.

BennytheBlade · Post by **BennytheBlade** » Tue Oct 21, 2003 9:07 pm

thats very cool and unique filework indeed.

mr_castle · Post by **mr_castle** » Sun Nov 02, 2003 12:10 am

ok here is some i have done hope you like it