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Candidquality, There are many sources of info on this on the net. Several years ago, I was studying on sheathmaking for some knives I did. The site is called The Knife Network : Custom Knives, Factory Knives and Knife Information Portal. Go to the workshop area on the left menu, then scroll down that page. It is loaded with scads of tutorials on knifemaking, but I remember several were on sheaths only. keykeeper Workshop link....Knife Network : Workshop - Knife Making Tutorials

Jr. you couldn't have said it better. I spend more time deleting this junk than reading the real ones. I second that motion.......

Alan, I am new also. Google the words "blacksmith association". You will be amazed at the number of quality sites set up across the world. Most of them have sections with How To's and such. Everything about getting started can be found on these sites, including lots of plans for equipment you can build yourself, such as forges, anvil stands, etc. Never stop learning from the internet, there is always something new to find.

Here's various pics for you. The arm operates with a small wheel at the end, that travels around the cam on the crank shaft. The adjustment portion is wider, to allow for a spring to hold tension on the arm. This setup limits the amount of travel of the arm, which sets the advance speed. The throw lever is simply mounted on a small pin, so you can throw it out if desired. The whole arm is mounted on the press by a bolt, which can be seen in the first pic between the cam end and adjustment screw. Hope this helps.

No problem. I'm at work right now, so I'll get some pics this evening and send them your way. Use the private messages in the forum, and send me your email address. It will be easier to send them using regular email.

I like it. Very nice style to it. Keep up the good work.

You're in the right place to learn. Lot of good company here. Join us for the Tuesday Night Blueprints, always some good info there. Welcome aboard!!:)

I don't know about buying the parts, but if your drill is close to the one I have, I can take it off and send pics of it and measurements, if you like. My drill is a larger one, no numbers I can find on it though. It has the advance arm that works on a cam on the crank shaft.

Seems to me, that with the taper formed from eye down to the face, that the hammer would take more force to break or deform. But, I'm just a newbie, just my thoughts.

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Keep up the good work, I especially like the knife!!!

That has to be one of the coolest rides I have seen........I WANT ONE!! Should last a while, as it survived the postal service!!!!!!

Hello, from the Mountain state. Nice work! Join on Tuesday nights for the blueprint sessions. They are fun, and informative. Welcome to the site!!!!

Hello, from Western WV. Enjoy the site, there's always a good discussion brewing on here somewhere!!!

Welcome aboard. Don't forget the Tuesday night blueprints, there's always something new to learn there. And don't be afraid to share your skills here, too.

Very nice, Victor. I'm a fan of small, concealment type blades such as this. Keep up the very good work. Have you ever tried a double edged push type dagger. Would be beautiful with the horn handles. Just my 2 cents!

Welcome aboard, Denny. From another Newbie's viewpoint, you are now a part of the best place to learn. Don't be afraid to ask, there are many here who will help you. Just be suer to use the search feature, as a lot of your questions may have been answered in one way or another here. Again, Welcome aboard!!!

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This is a great site to learn from. Make sure you check out all the blueprints online, as they offer some very useful info.

Welcome aboard. I'm a newbie also, but there's so much to learn here. Don't forget the Tuesday night live blueprint sessions. Very informative information.