WIP Bowie knife

[DanF]

I just found this WIP, very impressive work, Dennis. Looking forward to seeing the rest of it.

 

[Dennis Morland]

I finally have the guard ready to rough shape. The pins start in the guard and run fairly straight. Looks pretty good.

 

[Dennis Morland]

Got the holes drilled in the elk. Do you remember the blue dots?? They were very close to where the holes ended up being placed.

 

[Dennis Morland]

First dry fit. Dang close. I have to admit, this is the closest one. EVER!! Very lucky or I am getting better at this phase. I will take lucky.

 

[Dennis Morland]

It fits. Yeah!!!

 

[Dennis Morland]

Here is the shape that I am hoping to get on the spacer. Here is a tip. Put the sharpie away. It soaks into the elk and the g10. It requires a lot a sanding to erase the ink. Go with pencil. Much easier to erase. I learned the hard way...

 

[Dennis Morland]

Wrong picture. Here is the right picture. No. 100 in the WIP. I think.

 

[Dennis Morland]

Rough ground. Starting to look like a Bowie knife.

I have to admit, I only had one small strip of 1/4 inch blue G10. I normally start with a bigger piece and size it down to fit. I stretched the blue G10 a little bit. I was a bit nervous to start. But it looks like it is going to work out. Whew!!

 

[Dennis Morland]

A bit closer. Almost ready for hand sanding.

 

[Sean Jones]

Way to go Dennis! Amazing work!

 

[Dennis Morland]

I have a ways to go. But, it is starting to look like a knife.

16 inches of goodness.

 

[Merle]

Sweet!

 

[C Craft]

I have a ways to go. But, it is starting to look like a knife.

16 inches of goodness.

Dennis you had the vision on this one! I know from my experience as a contractor. Some times no matter how you explain what you are about to do, most folks can't see the finished product in your head. I was unsure about this one. However as an ole buddy use to say, "you done good on this one"!

 

[Sean Jones]

Way cool!

 

[opaul]

Here is the shape that I am hoping to get on the spacer. Here is a tip. Put the sharpie away. It soaks into the elk and the g10. It requires a lot a sanding to erase the ink. Go with pencil. Much easier to erase. I learned the hard way...

Amen to that! How did I know?

 

[Randy Lucius]

I have a ways to go. But, it is starting to look like a knife.

16 inches of goodness.

 

[Dennis Morland]

Spent some time hand sanding the blade and guard. Up to 600 grit and then finished back at 400 grit. Preparation for soldering on the guard.

FYI: The picture of the signature side has funny lines on it. Not really on the knife. Just a crummy picture.

 

[Dennis Morland]

This part geeks me out. I suck at soldering. No matter what, it will look horrible. Chuck it into the vice on top of a couple pieces of scrap. Get it level and tight. Clamp it down.

 

[Dennis Morland]

Wrap it in paper towels and make it wet. Heat it and solder. Pretty easy. Just do not over heat and burn off all your flux.

 

[Dennis Morland]

Every time looks like butt. What I lack for soldering skills - I make up with clean up skills.