coltpax Posted August 12, 2008 Share Posted August 12, 2008 I saw a knife at a recent campout that had swirls in the blades finish. You could feel no difference in the texture though. They looked about 1/2 in diameter. Any1 know what these are called and how to make them? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nett Posted August 12, 2008 Share Posted August 12, 2008 Engine Turning or jeweling like this? or this? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coltpax Posted August 12, 2008 Author Share Posted August 12, 2008 thats it exactly. how do you do that? Or is it an ancient chinese secret and if you told me you would have to kill me? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jeremy k Posted August 12, 2008 Share Posted August 12, 2008 Colton - I've done some small engine turning with a drill press and a pencil - use the eraser as the polisher - just a little down pressure and you have a circle mark - over lap them as you choose for a pattern. The smoother or more polished the part is to start with the better - I've also used a wood dowel rod - it holds up better than the eraser. Thats just the cheapo way I've done it to get the job done. -JK Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coltpax Posted August 12, 2008 Author Share Posted August 12, 2008 cool. Ill try the wooden rod method. Thx Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nett Posted August 12, 2008 Share Posted August 12, 2008 Ancient machine shop task. No big secrets, just diligent work that takes time to do it right. A mill is the tool for the task, but it can be done on a drill press if you apply yourself. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jerry W. Posted August 12, 2008 Share Posted August 12, 2008 Take a look at the Jantz Supply Catalog. Page 64. Cat. # ET1 and ET2.http://www.jantzsupply.com/documents/pdfcatalog44_000.pdf It is a Jewelling tool made to be used in the drill press. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Finnr Posted August 12, 2008 Share Posted August 12, 2008 I use valve grinding compound on a dowel and get results I'm happy with. Finnr Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
triw Posted August 12, 2008 Share Posted August 12, 2008 I have used the eraser method but found the eraser would tear and have to use several. I haven't tried the dowel method yet. Thanks for the insight. William Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Primitive John Posted November 11, 2008 Share Posted November 11, 2008 OUTSTANDING! I like the look and the method seems simple enough. Will keep y'all posted on the results. Thanks! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frosty Posted November 11, 2008 Share Posted November 11, 2008 If you glue a round felt pad on the end of the dowel and use polishing compound you can get really nice results in whatever grit finish you like. Frosty Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jimmy seale Posted November 11, 2008 Share Posted November 11, 2008 i use lapping compound and an eraser- but that's already been said....better late than never, jimmy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cal-k Posted November 14, 2008 Share Posted November 14, 2008 if you want smaller ones, i use a pad sander, with 80 grit sandpaper it makes 1/8'' circles, and if you are careful with how you guide the pad sander, you can get a damascusy sort of look (not nearly as distinct as the real stuff though) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rock-n-time Posted March 17, 2009 Share Posted March 17, 2009 Hello, I'm new at this, so I will be short. Dowels are a good start. but is it wood? brass is a good choice too. And as Frosty said Felt! I would go for the mounted ones. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frosty Posted March 17, 2009 Share Posted March 17, 2009 Welcome aboard Rock-n-time, glad to have ya. So, what are you into, want to get into. Have pics? Frosty Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TASMITH Posted March 17, 2009 Share Posted March 17, 2009 People that build Fire trucks do That to all the aluminum surfaces that aren't painted to hide the scratches caused by everyday bumps and scrapes from taking equipment in and out of the compartments. Of course they do it on a large larger scale and use angle ginders with a fine disk or scotchbrite pad. Same effect though. Terry Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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