switchjv Posted August 29, 2012 Share Posted August 29, 2012 I found a lawn mower blade at our local re-store for 3$. it was still in its original packaging and unused. i needed a large knife when i went to haul firewood last weekend, so i decided to make a knife i could use to trim brush and small branches. The knife is still in its early stages, but i have the general shape. just some areas that i think need some more work. Ill post up more pics as i progress. Thanks for looking. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rich Hale Posted August 29, 2012 Share Posted August 29, 2012 Keep an eye out for our knife chat in late October..Read about in on main page in Keeping yoiu informed. Looks llike yoiu have a good start. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kwisatz Posted August 29, 2012 Share Posted August 29, 2012 Great start! I made one as well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
switchjv Posted August 29, 2012 Author Share Posted August 29, 2012 Great start! I made one as well. Excellent! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
switchjv Posted September 5, 2012 Author Share Posted September 5, 2012 So i finally got around to finishing the lawn mower blade knife. i tempered the blade and annealed it. and used walnut wood for the handle. then i inlayed some turquoise on the end. I stained the handle and clear coated it too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Loneforge Posted September 5, 2012 Share Posted September 5, 2012 You mentioed that you have tempered and annealed? I would normalize first, then anneal so I can work my files. Then harden and temper. In this order. Are you following me?? Inbox me if you don't get what I'm saying. These steps are very important in making a good reliable knife! Nice job by the way, looking good, keep them coming! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
switchjv Posted September 5, 2012 Author Share Posted September 5, 2012 You mentioed that you have tempered and annealed? I would normalize first, then anneal so I can work my files. Then harden and temper. In this order. Are you following me?? Inbox me if you don't get what I'm saying. These steps are very important in making a good reliable knife! Nice job by the way, looking good, keep them coming! I guess i have my terms wrong. because i normalized the steel before i worked on shaping and sharpening. after i was done with that, i heated to non-magnetic and quenched. then i tempered with a torch and let it air cool. Does that sound about right? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kwisatz Posted September 5, 2012 Share Posted September 5, 2012 Nice! Looks like something an Uruk-hai would carry! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
switchjv Posted September 6, 2012 Author Share Posted September 6, 2012 Nice! Looks like something an Uruk-hai would carry! thats what i thought too. when i was making it. :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frosty Posted September 7, 2012 Share Posted September 7, 2012 How about reducing your pic file sizes so it doesn't take all dinner to download? I run a PC and Windows XP, what I do without special software is do a "Save As" the resulting window allows sizing, rotation and file size. I set my file sizes in the 100-200 kb. range. The pics are decent size for viewing and they download reasonably quickly, even on narrow bandwidth connections. I'd comment on your blades but I didn't download any of them. New mower blade stock is a decent choice, especially for beginners as it's impact resistant so you're less likely to produce a dangerous blade even if you screw up the heat treat. Frosty the Lucky. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Loneforge Posted September 7, 2012 Share Posted September 7, 2012 That order makes more sense....Annealing after your mormalizing will make the steel softer and easier to file/grind and sand. That polished up nicely! Great work. Keep this knife! It will serve you well for years! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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