JHCC Posted December 12, 2020 Share Posted December 12, 2020 My pleasure. Remember that what makes the difference between good craftsmanship and bad (or simply indifferent) is close attention to the details. It's clear from the photo what your design idea is (and it's cool!), but those little details need attention to bring the quality of your workmanship up to the level of your design. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chimaera Posted December 12, 2020 Share Posted December 12, 2020 Yep. Definitely a learning curve. Compared to my first knife, though... Just between the two I've come a long way Looking to get a bit of O1 or W1, maybe some 5160 and pound out some nice ones over Christmas break. The one I just finished gives me the confidence to think that I can make, while not an excellent knife, a perfectly usable and, to me, quite satisfactory little blade. Also, figured out how to change my profile pic. Maybe you'll see my fascination with Chimaeras...beautiful creatures! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daswulf Posted December 12, 2020 Share Posted December 12, 2020 3 hours ago, Chimaera said: Perhaps put magnets on the blade to hold it and press it on the sander? Or would holding the sander and having the blade magneted down work better? Both sound dangerous depending on the kind/strength magnets you are talking about. And how you might mount the hand sander. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chimaera Posted December 12, 2020 Share Posted December 12, 2020 I have some very strong little neodymium magnets. I could put the sander's handle in the vice, or I could magnet the blade to the face of my anvil and run the sander over it there. That sounds like the better idea. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JHCC Posted December 12, 2020 Share Posted December 12, 2020 At this stage of your journey, you might consider hand filling. Much more accurate than trying to machine with subpar gear. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chimaera Posted December 12, 2020 Share Posted December 12, 2020 Probably right... Ok, heading to bed. Thanks for your tips. Giving it to my dad tomorrow, hope he likes it! I decided to acid etch his birthday into it, so hope that turns out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daswulf Posted December 12, 2020 Share Posted December 12, 2020 I'm sure your dad will absolutely love it. Just to say, the forum isn't chat, so no worries, other replies will be there in the morning. And many years after for that matter. Those magnets have a stronger pull power but less sliding hold power. Not sure what very strong equates to. I have one with a 900lb. pull rating, but I can slide it off of a flat steel surface. Why I mention this is while sanding or grinding it may slip or worst case catch and fly off. It's just not safe in my opinion. I have seen magnetic holds used in sanding /grinding blades. Not sure the strength but they are made for the job. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chimaera Posted December 12, 2020 Share Posted December 12, 2020 True. I'm not sure of the poundage pull, but the sliding force probably isn't great... better to not risk it shooting a blade out... I'm starting to feel like I got stabbed just thinking about it... JHCC was probably right in saying that at this stage hand filing is gonna be better. I might put the knife in the vice and take the angle grinder or belt sander to it for rudimentary flattening, but files are now my master... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LeMarechal Posted December 12, 2020 Share Posted December 12, 2020 No forging last time but constructing a new weldingtable. A few impressions: The surface choose steel wheels if all extensions are pulled out to their max. it ist about 2,5m to 1,4m (98,5" to 55") Supportarm adjustable in high holder for the mig welding gun and the dust drawer Dust drawer Greetings Sascha Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Irondragon Forge ClayWorks Posted December 12, 2020 Share Posted December 12, 2020 13 hours ago, Chimaera said: a perfectly usable and, to me, quite satisfactory little blade. That's the main thing and I agree about not using the magnets. I've first hand knowledge about power tools grabbing the work and launching it across the shop. Just by luck the blade did not hit me. 2 hours ago, LeMarechal said: new weldingtable. That is a very fine looking welding table indeed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daswulf Posted December 12, 2020 Share Posted December 12, 2020 Good idea on the dust catch drawer, it'll also catch thos little pieces that fall so you won't be looking all around the floor for them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bluerooster Posted December 12, 2020 Share Posted December 12, 2020 I like that welding table. I want one now. Sure beats my old wood table by far. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LeMarechal Posted December 12, 2020 Share Posted December 12, 2020 3 hours ago, Daswulf said: Good idea on the dust catch drawer, it'll also catch thos little pieces that fall so you won't be looking all around the floor for them. Yes, that was the idea Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alexandr Posted December 12, 2020 Share Posted December 12, 2020 The week went well. Finished 3 new works and took up lanterns on a chandelier. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JHCC Posted December 12, 2020 Share Posted December 12, 2020 My only question, alexandr, is this: when do you find time to sleep? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ThomasPowers Posted December 12, 2020 Share Posted December 12, 2020 Today we went out to a friends place to get some sawblade; about 40' of bandsaw blade that is 7" wide at the narrowest part. Only 2 miles from the paved road in lovely country! I kept about 12' and let my minion have about 28'. After lunch we fired up the gasser and a student/friend of mine worked on forging a blade from new 5160 strap stock, 1/4" thick x 1.5" wide. I worked on another bottle opener from some old buggy tyre. We also rolled a 5' diameter 1/2"? thick disk to the end of the driveway for a friend to pick up to make a welding table from for his SiL. At the end of the session my 100# tank ran out so it's a bbq tank tomorrow and a refill on Monday. But I will have propane for the Christmas/New Years Holiday! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cannon Cocker Posted December 13, 2020 Share Posted December 13, 2020 I got a good start on another present. I'm making my wife kitchen tools. The first three are a spatula, a ladel, and a pasta spoon. I almost finished the spatula, an be still need to assemble the other two. Construction is copper ends with copper scales on the handles. Handles and rivets are mild steel. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chimaera Posted December 13, 2020 Share Posted December 13, 2020 alexandr, I aspire to make a single leaf half as good as those... maybe in 20 years! Cannon Cocker, beautiful tools. May I ask what you did to make everything food safe? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cannon Cocker Posted December 13, 2020 Share Posted December 13, 2020 Season with cooking oil. I've used Olive oil, canola oil, veg oil in the past. This one happens to be peanut oil. (just because that's what I had on hand. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Glenn Posted December 13, 2020 Share Posted December 13, 2020 With peanut allergies today, I would suggest you add that it was coated with peanut oil as a surface preservative. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ThomasPowers Posted December 13, 2020 Share Posted December 13, 2020 As copper is not all food safe, I don't use it for the working ends of implements that won't work well tinned. I tend to use stainless, titanium or even seasoned plain steel for those items and have tinned copper pans before. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cannon Cocker Posted December 13, 2020 Share Posted December 13, 2020 22 minutes ago, Glenn said: With peanut allergies today, I would suggest you add that it was coated with peanut oil as a surface preservative. That's a good point Glenn. These are for my wife so I know that's not an issue. But definitely something to keep in mind! 19 minutes ago, ThomasPowers said: As copper is not all food safe, I don't use it for the working ends of implements that won't work well tinned. I tend to use stainless, titanium or even seasoned plain steel for those items and have tinned copper pans before. I did not know about that. I assumed because of all the copper pans and utensils for sale it was safe. I didn't realize that they were tinned. I'll have to do some research to know what to keep these tools away from! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
George N. M. Posted December 13, 2020 Share Posted December 13, 2020 The problem with copper is that when it is in he presence of acidic foods it oxidizes into some very nasty things. Besides the obvious acidic food items like citrus or vinegar there are other things that aren't as obviously acidic such as anything with tomatoes in it. Historically, the way to keep the copper and acids separated was tinning. Many copper pots, etc. you see have the copper on the outside where its heat conducting properties are a benefit but the inside is another metal. Aluminum can be a problem too but it is nowhere near as reactive as copper and the oxides aren't as toxic. BTW, Redleg, nice work. "By hammer an hand all arts do stand." Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cannon Cocker Posted December 13, 2020 Share Posted December 13, 2020 Thanks George! I've been doing a little reading and it seems to be that along with acids heat and time are the main contributers to the danger. Due to the short amount to time and heat they will be exposed to these should be safe correct? I don't care how beautiful they are, I don't want to poison my family! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Glenn Posted December 13, 2020 Share Posted December 13, 2020 Your wife may not be allergic to peanuts, but what about a dinner guest ? Switch away from peanut and the problem is solved. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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