Fred Rowe
Well-Known Member
Its been rattling around in my head for the last year and a half.
How can this jig be used to grind folding knife blades?
I talked with numerous folder makers, looking for some insight into grinding folder blades. Each person had their own approach; with no standard method used by everyone.
I had already dismissed using the tip of the clamp to hold the blade; moving the bubble to the side. The reason this idea was not followed up on, was I just thought "there was not enough gripping power to hold the blade motionless while grinding.
Never assume anything:thumbdn:
I profiled a couple of folder size blades of different thicknesses, one was inserted in the nose of the clamp, and the hex screw was tightened.
Not only was there no movement; I think you could hang a large ham on it without it losing its grip.
The hex bolt was exchanged for a short piece of 1/4-20 all thread; a thin nut was added, along with two thread protectors to be used as grips.
I tested steel thickness down to 1/64 inch and the clamp held them all the same. Tight!
We are shooting videos this weekend that will demonstrate grinding a folder blade along with using this set up on a horizontal disc.
So all of you Bubble Jig users; you now have a jig to help with grinding folding knife blades.
Happy grinding, Fred
How can this jig be used to grind folding knife blades?
I talked with numerous folder makers, looking for some insight into grinding folder blades. Each person had their own approach; with no standard method used by everyone.
I had already dismissed using the tip of the clamp to hold the blade; moving the bubble to the side. The reason this idea was not followed up on, was I just thought "there was not enough gripping power to hold the blade motionless while grinding.
Never assume anything:thumbdn:
I profiled a couple of folder size blades of different thicknesses, one was inserted in the nose of the clamp, and the hex screw was tightened.
Not only was there no movement; I think you could hang a large ham on it without it losing its grip.
The hex bolt was exchanged for a short piece of 1/4-20 all thread; a thin nut was added, along with two thread protectors to be used as grips.
I tested steel thickness down to 1/64 inch and the clamp held them all the same. Tight!
We are shooting videos this weekend that will demonstrate grinding a folder blade along with using this set up on a horizontal disc.
So all of you Bubble Jig users; you now have a jig to help with grinding folding knife blades.
Happy grinding, Fred
