I think you may be correct in saying that the rivets may be to long. I use the same dies. I just did some and the rivets were barely sticking through the backside and it worked well for me. I put the female end in the vice then strike the other die with a hammer sort of like holding a punch. Add...
Doug, Thank you so much for knife rights help with this defeat and unfortunately many more. In turn i have joined your org. with a membership to help support your efforts.
Hey Calvin thanks. yes a improvement for sure. First its in my house not the work barn. Its a real help with spring to blade relation and i also use it for finishing off the scales. Coupled with my disc sander i can get much done in one area.
Hello All, I have been busy lately. Really embracing the knifemaking hobby. Finished my horizontal grinder build and this slipjoint. I believe its #5. Thanks for looking. I also threw in a kit knife i dressed with stag. I dont count them though.
I have a 1' Wheel i havent even tried yet. This is encouraging boss. I originally got it for small folder blades? Its just hard for me to give up that flat grind.
I get them through the jewelry supply house but found them online. http://www.hobbylinc.com/htm/zon/zon37-750.htm?source=froogle&gclid=Cj0KEQiArK6lBRC5-_jv48uxgrgBEiQAuxdZ9ZFiF_LGL1ysSxEaX3kbJef_TjPGVDdW9aj7RxEb3CsaAshz8P8HAQ
I Just cut a 1" strip from a regular PC of abbraisive sandpaper but...
I had to contour some bolsters on a slip joint i am working on and wondered if other people might want to check out my method. Having a strong jewelry making background i use a file and a some sanding sticks. The sticks use a 11" strip that are quickly changed out. Great for a little contour...