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Tectonic
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First one up is made from a railroad spike with a black paracord wrap. Since the picture was taken I cleaned up the grind some using 80 grit and switching to 120. I'll have updated pictures tomorrow.
The second is from an old file, and I used cheap dowel rod cut and shaped for the scales (the scales are un-finished in the pics, again, updated pictures coming tomorrow)
Today I made another railroad spike knife, this time trying to twist the square stock. I ran into a couple issues; and, I'm using an oxy/acet torch as my "forge" at the moment (I've got an old grill, some firebrick and coal coming on Tuesday, so I should have a better system by then)
For the second railroad knife I used the super quench instead of just water; pics of it tomorrow.
I think I'm beginning to get the hang of things, but I'm always open to tips! Thus far I've got a pedestal grinder, and a 1x30" Dremel belt sander. Working with what I've got.
The second is from an old file, and I used cheap dowel rod cut and shaped for the scales (the scales are un-finished in the pics, again, updated pictures coming tomorrow)
Today I made another railroad spike knife, this time trying to twist the square stock. I ran into a couple issues; and, I'm using an oxy/acet torch as my "forge" at the moment (I've got an old grill, some firebrick and coal coming on Tuesday, so I should have a better system by then)
For the second railroad knife I used the super quench instead of just water; pics of it tomorrow.
I think I'm beginning to get the hang of things, but I'm always open to tips! Thus far I've got a pedestal grinder, and a 1x30" Dremel belt sander. Working with what I've got.