finger gaurds.

[theunluckyhunter]

how do yall cut the slots for your fingergaurds? i am using a 90-degree grinder right now but i cant be near as precise as i would like to be

[skullworks]

I drill several holes and join them up with a file. Or buy pre-made. LOL! You might try a forum search, I think there was a thread about making finger guards at one time.

[theunluckyhunter]

i was thinking of doin it connect the dots style lol. some of the prices on the precuts are rediculous

[JEFF B]

same as skullworks. try jantz supply www. knifemaking.com  

[jgbennett6]

I use bar stock and a carbide rasp, go slow and steady.

[theunluckyhunter]

i was playing around with it, and i cut some belts from my old sander into strips of appropriate width and they work like a champ after you get the holes knocked out

[p1choco]

I think there was a thread about this a while back.  One cool trick, if I remember correctly and I won't take the credit for this, was using a chisel to create a straight line.  Works pretty good, and depending on he cut, also keeps the drill bit from drifting as well.  Prior to that, I used to use a dremel and a cut off wheel.  Now I use a combination of the two.

[ber643]

I also have been drilling close holes (after use of a good old center punch to keep bit from drifting) and then joining the holes by use of files, drill bits, and special "rasp/cutting drill bits" (made for different materials such as dry wall, tile, etc.). I also have used a chucked up chain saw file to good advantage. I too am still trying to get better fits as I progress, and it does seem to get better each time (more or less - LOL)

[theunluckyhunter]

are you using the carbide cutting bits?

[skullworks]

Originally posted by theunluckyhunter:
are you using the carbide cutting bits?

Carbides would cut faster but are needed for brass, IMO.

[theunluckyhunter]

true, im wayyyyy to poor to buy carbide for brass, i do need to get me a 3/16 carbide bit for drilling pin holes in heattreated metal, any suggestions on where to buy them for cheap? texasknifesupply is sold out

[skullworks]

Originally posted by theunluckyhunter:
true, im wayyyyy to poor to buy carbide for brass, i do need to get me a 3/16 carbide bit for drilling pin holes in heattreated metal, any suggestions on where to buy them for cheap? texasknifesupply is sold out

I buy mine at Lowe's...like $6 I think?

[theunluckyhunter]

awesome! i didnt know they sold carbide at lowes, i'll have to go get a few tomorrow