@SurefireWoodsman Hey. Thanks for watching. It does put a nice edge on the blade once things are heat treated. Swapping the file for sandpaper to finish and polish the grind was an idea another fella shared with me and it works great. Take care,
this idea seems to be perfect ;). how long do you need for a blade (both sides)? what angle (per side) do you found to be the best? thanks in advance!!!
@mrniceonline Thanks for watching. So, It usually takes between two and three hours for me but it can be done faster. I like to use 10 degrees a side for the angle to rough it out and then I finish it up on sandpaper after heat treatment. I hope it helps.
@yonatantt The truth is if you have to, you can do it before or after in a real pinch. The heat generated working by hand typically won't mess with the temper of the steel. If you have the option though, always before ht. The file tends to gouge a bit and sanding those out along with all other scratches is about 1000% easier before you harden it up. I hope that helps. Let me know if not. Thanks for watching.
how large is the space between the two piece of square tube i want to know this because i have made many knive blank but i have put an edge on any becuase i havent found a jig the i would be able to do thank you for making this video
@MYFARTSSMELLLIKEGIGG Thanks. Glad you liked it. The square tubes are are on threaded rods so you can move the top one up and down so the distance between them is variable. You can make the jug to move as little or as much as you will need. With this setup, the minumum distance is about 1/2" and spread all the way out it could go as high as 9 or 10 inches. I hope that helps. Thanks again.
Okay I give up. The tool you used to measure the angle within the triangle in order to get your angle, I CANNOT remember what that bloody thing is called! Any idea? ;-)
I work with some obscure stuff occasionally but I can't remember what that bloody thing is called, my intelligence feels assaulted, lol.
@ninjastick123 If you are going to scandi grind your blade I would recommend 1/8" or if you are looking for something a bit thinner 3/32". 5/32" is as thick as you can really go I think. I tried 3/16" once and it was awful. :) IMO, 1/8" is a good place to start for your first one. Thanks,
@ninjastick123 Thanks much but it's not really my idea. A bunch of guys over on BritishBlades use these. I just made a video of mine to fill a request on BCUSA. Knife steel is pretty easy to come by depending on the type. If you want to use carbon steels, Amtek Tool supplies most all of it I use. O1 and A2 are good choices. Peters Heat Treat provides excellent heat treatment services. I think a C-Clamp will work fine if you can keep it out of your way.
@blutolane Hey, sorry I missed this. The vice is one that came on my drill press and I am not sure of the specific name. However, I do know that Harbor Frieght and other tools stores sell them, and they are pretty cheap. Thanks for watching.
@lmarshall32 thanks for sharing this with me! This is the solution I've been looking for!! Simple and inexpensive!
IMZReady4Anything 1 week ago
Great! Just the simple solution I've been looking for!
IMZReady4Anything 1 week ago
Just Plain and Simple Fantastic! Thank you for putting the effort into this video. It is a BIG help!!!!
LMarshall32 1 week ago
Nice, this vid is going in my project vids as I will be doing this at some point.
MrHatManS 1 month ago
Great job man!!! Simple and easy just the way it should be...
houseoffire72 2 months ago
@houseoffire72 Thanks and thanks for watching.
-JP
JustTheJoel 1 month ago
That jig and file method really did a nice job. I'll bet the knife holds an awesome edge while being easy to resharpen.
SurefireWoodsman 2 months ago
@SurefireWoodsman Hey. Thanks for watching. It does put a nice edge on the blade once things are heat treated. Swapping the file for sandpaper to finish and polish the grind was an idea another fella shared with me and it works great. Take care,
-JP
JustTheJoel 1 month ago
this idea seems to be perfect ;). how long do you need for a blade (both sides)? what angle (per side) do you found to be the best? thanks in advance!!!
mrniceonline 3 months ago
@mrniceonline Thanks for watching. So, It usually takes between two and three hours for me but it can be done faster. I like to use 10 degrees a side for the angle to rough it out and then I finish it up on sandpaper after heat treatment. I hope it helps.
-JP
JustTheJoel 3 months ago
Very nice video and great idea, Thanks!
1desertsunrise 3 months ago
@1desertsunrise Thanks for watching.
-JP
JustTheJoel 3 months ago
Ps subed
MrTeaHB19 4 months ago
Absolutly fantastic!!! So simple thank you :D
MrTeaHB19 4 months ago
@MrTeaHB19 Hey. Thanks. I'm glad it works for you. Also, thanks for the sub.
-JP
JustTheJoel 4 months ago
befor or after ht?
yonatantt 4 months ago
@yonatantt The truth is if you have to, you can do it before or after in a real pinch. The heat generated working by hand typically won't mess with the temper of the steel. If you have the option though, always before ht. The file tends to gouge a bit and sanding those out along with all other scratches is about 1000% easier before you harden it up. I hope that helps. Let me know if not. Thanks for watching.
-JP
JustTheJoel 4 months ago
"This guy"
-JP
justyoustupid 6 months ago
how large is the space between the two piece of square tube i want to know this because i have made many knive blank but i have put an edge on any becuase i havent found a jig the i would be able to do thank you for making this video
MYFARTSSMELLLIKEGIGG 9 months ago
@MYFARTSSMELLLIKEGIGG Thanks. Glad you liked it. The square tubes are are on threaded rods so you can move the top one up and down so the distance between them is variable. You can make the jug to move as little or as much as you will need. With this setup, the minumum distance is about 1/2" and spread all the way out it could go as high as 9 or 10 inches. I hope that helps. Thanks again.
-JP
JustTheJoel 9 months ago
Okay I give up. The tool you used to measure the angle within the triangle in order to get your angle, I CANNOT remember what that bloody thing is called! Any idea? ;-)
I work with some obscure stuff occasionally but I can't remember what that bloody thing is called, my intelligence feels assaulted, lol.
JesusFuckingChrist84 9 months ago
@JesusFuckingChrist84 It's called a speed square
noxagol 4 months ago
@noxagol
It took me like, 2 weeks to remember that, I wound up going out and buying one months ago, lol. Thanks, though. :)
JesusFuckingChrist84 4 months ago
@ninjastick123 If you are going to scandi grind your blade I would recommend 1/8" or if you are looking for something a bit thinner 3/32". 5/32" is as thick as you can really go I think. I tried 3/16" once and it was awful. :) IMO, 1/8" is a good place to start for your first one. Thanks,
-JP
JustTheJoel 10 months ago
@ninjastick123 Thanks much but it's not really my idea. A bunch of guys over on BritishBlades use these. I just made a video of mine to fill a request on BCUSA. Knife steel is pretty easy to come by depending on the type. If you want to use carbon steels, Amtek Tool supplies most all of it I use. O1 and A2 are good choices. Peters Heat Treat provides excellent heat treatment services. I think a C-Clamp will work fine if you can keep it out of your way.
JustTheJoel 10 months ago
Very clever system. Well done , thanks for sharing.
Woodpeckerszeband 1 year ago
@Woodpeckerszeband Thanks. I am glad you liked it.
JustTheJoel 10 months ago
Thanks for posting this, that really helpfull.
Stay safe
Bob
backcreekbushcraft 1 year ago
@backcreekbushcraft Thanks Bob. I am glad it was helpful.
-JP
JustTheJoel 1 year ago
great video. what kind of vice is that you are using to hold the blank.
blutolane 1 year ago
@blutolane Hey, sorry I missed this. The vice is one that came on my drill press and I am not sure of the specific name. However, I do know that Harbor Frieght and other tools stores sell them, and they are pretty cheap. Thanks for watching.
-JP
JustTheJoel 1 year ago
@blutolane You'll see it called a drill press vise
noxagol 4 months ago
great set up! Thanks for showing us. 5/5!
RichTheRidgeHunter 1 year ago
great rig, thanks for sharing
dragonflyhiker 1 year ago
@dragonflyhiker Thanks. I am pleased you like it.
JustTheJoel 1 year ago
Great vid! Thanks!
reasoning777 1 year ago
@reasoning777 Thanks much.
JustTheJoel 1 year ago
Great technique! I will try this on my next knife make. Thanks!
mixsplace 1 year ago
@mixsplace Thanks Mick. Glad you like it.
JustTheJoel 1 year ago
Good stuff, Joel. Looks like lots of work for a lazy guy like me.
heh.
Iz
bindlestitch1 1 year ago
@bindlestitch1 Anyone who can convex his shorts can handle it, Brother. :) Thanks Iz.
JustTheJoel 1 year ago
@JustTheJoel
lol, even my lawn mower blade is convex.
bindlestitch1 1 year ago