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Offline pintail_drake2004

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How many of you send blanks off...
« on: March 28, 2009, 12:33:00 AM »
cut your blanks then send them off to get the bevel cut? A friend of mine just got a new "toy" for building knives, that electronically files bevels (real high tech). I think if i can talk him into it ill cut some blanks and let him cut my bevels so they are consistant. Any of yall sent them off, or have alternate methods? i can do it on the belt sander but this seems like a bit easier solution.

Offline Lin Rhea

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Re: How many of you send blanks off...
« Reply #1 on: March 28, 2009, 05:31:00 AM »
Easier?!!

You mean I dont have to grind these things?  :)  

Frankly, I choose to do all of the work on my knives. Sole authorship. Lin
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Offline OconeeDan

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Re: How many of you send blanks off...
« Reply #2 on: March 28, 2009, 05:52:00 AM »
You would be missing out on all the fun!
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Offline sticshooter

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Re: How many of you send blanks off...
« Reply #3 on: March 28, 2009, 10:58:00 AM »
then why even do it? Just buy a Blank and put handles on it. Grinding is the most fun IMVHO><><
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Offline kbaknife

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Re: How many of you send blanks off...
« Reply #4 on: March 28, 2009, 11:17:00 AM »
I think it'd be easier if I just sent mine to Lin to have him do 'em.
When the last deer disappears into the morning mist,
When the last elk vanishes from the hills,
When the last buffalo falls on the plains,
I will hunt mice for I am a hunter and I must have my freedom.
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Offline Lin Rhea

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Re: How many of you send blanks off...
« Reply #5 on: March 28, 2009, 12:59:00 PM »
I dont like it that much Karl!  :biglaugh:  Lin
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TGMM Family of the Bow
Dwyer Dauntless longbow 50 @ 28
Ben Pearson recurve 50 @ 28
Tall Tines Recurve 47@28
McCullough Griffin longbow 43@28

Offline pintail_drake2004

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Re: How many of you send blanks off...
« Reply #6 on: March 28, 2009, 05:13:00 PM »
Didnt know i would draw this kind of attention. Personally i cannot find a blank i really like-and when i do it has some kind of markings on it. What ever happened to simple knife blanks? I dont do this to sell, i do it for fun! but when you dont have the right equipment it makes it difficult. Basically i give them away as gifts to the landowners who let me hunt and trap their ground-just a lil something to say Thanks. WHen my friend told me that he got his new toy for knife making i figued a case of beer and a few knife blanks would give us high school buddies a chance to get together more often.

Offline TxMoon

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Re: How many of you send blanks off...
« Reply #7 on: March 28, 2009, 06:28:00 PM »
Lin I spit tea all over my computer
Technique and Knowledge is the largest factor in being able to build a good knife. Lin Rhea

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