Start to Finish Folder Thread.

**Will** · 10-31-2008, 12:05 PM

Still need to add a few pics that I missed but close to done.

Layout of the parts. The shape and all hole locations are on the paper.

Scale parts roughly cut out.

Scales super-glued together so all the holes line up nicely. No need to use clamps to hold them together while drilling.

Clamps are removed and then pivot hole drilled and reamed and the other holes drilled.

Scales ground to shape. They are then broken apart and the layout paper removed.

Blade cut out on the bandsaw. Holes for pivot and thumbstud are already marked with a punch.

Blade ground to shape. This one is already heat treated. .250 hole drilled and reamed for the pivot and .1875 hole drilled for thumbstud.

Layout grind lines with Dykem one sides and edge.

bevels ground with 60 grit.

Pivot setup used on the damascus knife. The flipper uses a plain .250 pivot.

Lock is cut in a mill with a slitting saw. (Ignore the green tea)

Lock is finished on the scale and the hole for the detent ball is drilled.

3/32 Detent ball is hammered into the hole. It only goes partway through the scale so there is no hole on the other side.

Paint the detent area with Dykem and assemble the knife. Close it a few times to get the detent ball to mark the path of travel on the blade.

After I've have got the path. I drill out the detent hole with a carbide bit since it's already heat treated.

Cut the blade to fit the lock.

Check the fit of the lock.

Scales are smoothed out.

Ti scales are drilled with a #50 bit and then threaded with a 2-56 tap for the pocket clip.

Break tap off in scale attempting to take picture. Curse uncontrollably paying particular attention to Darrel Ralph for selling a part that needed a 2-56 screw and myself for thinking using anything that small was a good idea. I then take a picture to remind myself never to hold up the tap by the scale.

Try the fit of the clip and curse more realizing that the tap cost $8.

Some pics of the almost finished knife.

**M.Olexey** · 11-02-2008, 09:24 AM

You make it look so easy buddy. Why doesn't everyone just amke their own

**Soup_Monger** · 11-02-2008, 10:33 AM

Excellent thread and a nice looking knife.

Nice work, Will.

**mikeymoto** · 11-02-2008, 12:32 PM

I love it, awesome thread! Thank you.

**Johnny D** · 11-02-2008, 12:50 PM

Nice!

Its been about 20 years since I was in machine shop class. What did you use to grind the blade? Do you have any pics of the set up?

**Mr.LaBella** · 11-02-2008, 01:24 PM

*most* important question- where is Melissa?

Great thread, Will

**Will** · 11-02-2008, 08:38 PM

Originally Posted by Johnny D

Nice!

Its been about 20 years since I was in machine shop class. What did you use to grind the blade? Do you have any pics of the set up?

Yes Sir. Pics of the grinder as you requested.

KMG Grinder with an smooth 8 inch contact wheel. While some are painted I went with the naturally applied oxide and dust finish.

Here you can see where the MAP arm would be if I ever picked it up off of the floor. It does make a handy beer holder if you are so inclined.

Pic of the flat platen attachment and the MAP arm which is the fancy work rest that is gathering dust.

Small wheel attachment. It attaches to one of the tooling arms and accepts various size small contact wheels. The one in the holder is a one inch.

If there you have any other questions feel free to ask.

**zappadragon** · 11-02-2008, 09:08 PM

Looking good. Yet another one of yours I like. I love the step by step with pictures and all. Make me want to start giving it a shot myself.

thanks

**Will** · 11-02-2008, 09:18 PM

Originally Posted by zappadragon

Looking good. Yet another one of yours I like. I love the step by step with pictures and all. Make me want to start giving it a shot myself.

thanks

You should it's a load of fun.

**jimmyjo** · 11-02-2008, 09:29 PM

thanks for the step by step and the grinder pics, cool knife

**bigbob68** · 11-03-2008, 05:21 PM

VERY nice and cool too. Will, I still need to get you some $$$ for one of your knives. I will start putting some pennies away for a Christmas knife. Thanks for sharing and great look folder/flipper.

**Paul Mathews** · 11-03-2008, 10:09 PM

I must have missed something. I thought you said lock geometry involved voodoo! I don't see any chicken blood!

Very cool thread, Will. Except for the whole 2-56 tap thing you almost have me convinced that I could do it!

**Will** · 11-03-2008, 10:31 PM

Originally Posted by Paul Mathews

I must have missed something. I thought you said lock geometry involved voodoo! I don't see any chicken blood!

Very cool thread, Will. Except for the whole 2-56 tap thing you almost have me convinced that I could do it!

Ah sorry I sprinkle the chicken blood around the grinder and at the base of the workbench. It's just not in the photo.

**lakedawg** · 11-04-2008, 02:03 AM

Originally Posted by Will

Still need to add a few pics that I missed but close to done.

Some pics of the almost finished knife.

This looks pretty easy now I just need Mill Belt sander grinder and other tools

Oh and I forgot most of all I need tallent

I have been tinkering and the more I do the more respect I get for the real knife makers

Very nice work

You sell kits/blades I can attach handles or so I think just need somthing to attach to?