I started making knives in 1988 as a hobby. I was working for a company that did titanium nitride coatings and vacuum heat treating. I actually used to heat treat for several big name makers back in the 90's. When the company I was working for was sold and moved out of the country I went to work...
The weather is the problem. Try rolling the belts up and putting a rubber band around them, then keep them in the fridge. Next round buy heavier backed belts!
Cobalt lasts much longer for just a little more money. Try pecking the hole, don't let the heat build up. Once again, don't let the smoke out of your cutters!
Oops! I misread your post. I use from 1/4 to .375 4 flute center cutting end mill. I start with a plunge taking an .030 cut and continue till Im at .060 thick. Then I move over about .030 a few times until the cut is .500 or so long then make a climbing cut taking off a few thou to make a flat...
If you want to use the bearing I use let me know, I'd be happy to hook you up. They are not common, I had my supplier bring them in for me. They cost about $3.75 ea. Same goes for anyone else!
Thats the VooDoo! Thrust bearings come in several sizes in both ball and roller. I use a roller thrust bearing in the majority of my knives. I like the feel and stability better than the ball. The one I use is an INA axk 0515. That is a 5mm id and a 15mm od.
I found the IKBS site and took a look at what they are doing. I can see where this would be a good system for a balisong, clean and simple. Thats not the way TiKnives used loose balls. The cold rolling is more similar but they machined in the groove. In my opinion the IKBS is probably a good...
I am not sure what ikbs is doing but TiKnives was using a loose ball system in 1999. They changed to my system in 2000. I covered using loose balls in holes in my patent, as well as thrust bearings with and without a race. I have used bearings in my knives since 1996, if anyone has questions or...