I feel your pain Justin as I am in exactly the same boat. Trying my first flipper without a mill. I’ve binned a couple so far but I will get there sooner or later. I have opted for bearings which is another first for me in the hope of getting a very smooth action. I really like the finish you achieved on the handles and it’s a design with plenty going for it in the looks department. Whilst very frustrating folders do kind of get under your skin as a maker and keeps you coming back to try again. Lucky for that or I think we would all give up!
Keep going and sharing your progress - you are not far from nailing one by the looks of things.
Keep going and sharing your progress - you are not far from nailing one by the looks of things.