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Offline technoman26

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Re: File to Knife Build-a-long (lots of pics) ****COMPLETED****
« Reply #40 on: July 18, 2008, 07:49:00 AM »
Absolutely stunning knife.  Wish I had the skills to do the same.  Just beautiful.

Thanks for sharing your technique.  The pics were great.

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Rob

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Re: File to Knife Build-a-long (lots of pics) ****COMPLETED****
« Reply #41 on: July 18, 2008, 08:01:00 AM »
Thanks for posting this tutorial, that was a big job. The knife came out fantastic!

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Re: File to Knife Build-a-long (lots of pics) ****COMPLETED****
« Reply #42 on: July 18, 2008, 11:11:00 AM »
James I sent ya an e-mail
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Re: File to Knife Build-a-long (lots of pics) ****COMPLETED****
« Reply #43 on: July 18, 2008, 01:31:00 PM »
Thank you everyone!!  I'm glad you guys enjoyed the build-a-long.  Lin is correct, you do not need a bunch of special tools to build a knife.  My first knife were made with only a dremal, hand drill, and some files.  But the additional tools make building the knife faster.  I am working on building a 2 X 72 grind with a flat platten and 10" contact wheel.  It will be some time before this is done, but this will speed up the process some more.

Gene-I have not recieved your e-mail, try a PM.

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Re: File to Knife Build-a-long (lots of pics) ****COMPLETED****
« Reply #44 on: July 18, 2008, 04:47:00 PM »
Not the best photos, but I finished the sheath this afternoon.  Cross draw style made by hot waxing a textured leather.  Breaded leather over the belt loop to spice it up a little.
 
 

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Re: File to Knife Build-a-long (lots of pics) ****COMPLETED****
« Reply #45 on: July 18, 2008, 05:49:00 PM »
I am speachless!!!!!

Excellent display indeed!!!!
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Re: File to Knife Build-a-long (lots of pics) ****COMPLETED****
« Reply #46 on: July 20, 2008, 11:52:00 PM »
That is a really nice knife great job and I love the sheath too.

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Re: File to Knife Build-a-long (lots of pics) ****COMPLETED****
« Reply #47 on: July 28, 2008, 11:14:00 PM »
That is amazing...there is a lot of work to a custom knife.  No wonder they cost so much.

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Re: File to Knife Build-a-long (lots of pics) ****COMPLETED****
« Reply #48 on: July 31, 2008, 11:31:00 PM »
awsome job thanks.
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Re: File to Knife Build-a-long (lots of pics) ****COMPLETED****
« Reply #49 on: August 01, 2008, 09:34:00 AM »
Very well done.  I enjoyed that a lot.  Thanks!
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Re: File to Knife Build-a-long (lots of pics) ****COMPLETED****
« Reply #50 on: August 02, 2008, 10:17:00 AM »
Awesome tutorial!!  Thanks for taking the time to post.
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Re: File to Knife Build-a-long (lots of pics) ****COMPLETED****
« Reply #51 on: August 30, 2008, 10:58:00 PM »
ttt
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Re: File to Knife Build-a-long (lots of pics) ****COMPLETED****
« Reply #52 on: January 24, 2009, 04:25:00 PM »
I thought this was worth going around again   :thumbsup:    :clapper:
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Re: File to Knife Build-a-long (lots of pics) ****COMPLETED****
« Reply #53 on: January 24, 2009, 07:43:00 PM »
YOU are a true craftsman thanks for sharing  :thumbsup:    :notworthy:
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Re: File to Knife Build-a-long (lots of pics) ****COMPLETED****
« Reply #54 on: January 24, 2009, 08:38:00 PM »
Unbelievable.Very informative and awesome results.You have inspired me to make a file knife.I dug a few out of my toolbox already.Thank you.                

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Re: File to Knife Build-a-long (lots of pics) ****COMPLETED****
« Reply #55 on: January 24, 2009, 09:47:00 PM »
I keep looking back at this tutorial to get ideas.
I've got 2 files in a can of wood ashes right now...we'll see how it works out.
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Re: File to Knife Build-a-long (lots of pics) ****COMPLETED****
« Reply #56 on: January 24, 2009, 09:50:00 PM »
how do ya make that jig to cut the bevel?

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Re: File to Knife Build-a-long (lots of pics) ****COMPLETED****
« Reply #57 on: January 25, 2009, 02:05:00 AM »
Very nice!  :thumbsup:
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Re: File to Knife Build-a-long (lots of pics) ****COMPLETED****
« Reply #58 on: January 25, 2009, 07:57:00 AM »
Outstanding work very nice....bd

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Re: File to Knife Build-a-long (lots of pics) ****COMPLETED****
« Reply #59 on: January 25, 2009, 12:24:00 PM »
This is a great tut IMHO. Each time I read this one alittle more info falls into the cracks and makes building a blade that much easyer.

This is one that should be saved on a perminent basis. Again IMHO

Have read this five times and am learning every time

Thank you for taking the time and giving all of the info to us.

Thanks again

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