It’s nice to have a slip joint maker on TH-cam that takes the time to share “the how to’s” with beginners. Not too many around that do. Thanks again Chris.
Watching your video again I realized to get everything lined up you can simply put the bottom piece in chuck, lower it into the aluminum block in the vise, tighten the vise. Remove the bottom piece from chuck and place in aluminum block then the upper head spinner place in chuck should be perfectly aligned to the bottom piece. This would simplify alignment.
Yes. They're great for any type of handle material that's not flat. They work on flat material also, but I prefer to grind my pins flat on smooth scales.
Thanks. That might be easier, but since the tips are smaller than the pin heads, you will still need to rotate something around in all directions. So I guess you could either have the polishing pin stationary, or have the handle stationary. For me, I think it's easier to have the handle stationary. One thing that helps is to get one of the dremel burs that I mentioned it the video, and use it to go ahead and cup the polishing pin. This makes it a lot easier to keep the polishing pin on the knife pin.
Good question... I run it at about medium speed on my mini mill. I'm not really sure what RPM that comes out to. I don't think it really matters that much though.
You might could leave the pins longer and go ahead and peen a head on them and lock them into place. Then you might could use the spinners to clean up the heads, but being careful not cut into the scales.
The basic kit comes with one set of spinners, and it goes for $100. You can add additional sets of spinners for $50 each, and I have three different sizes available. The different spinner sets are for 1/16", 3/32", and 1/18" pins. Shipping would be whatever it cost to get it to SA. I do ship world wide, but can't guarantee the delivery, once the package has left the US.
I do make them up from time to time to sell. Please go to my website and send me a message from my contact page, and we can discuss some details. Thanks - chriscrawfordknives.com/contact/
Hello JG. Please go to my website and send me a message from my contact page, and we can discuss some details. Thanks - chriscrawfordknives.com/contact/
@@cfcrawfordyout heres a link, theyre really handy, and inexpensive. You chuck it up, turn the machine on, it wobbles until exactly on center...used in machining for the very operation your showing, very very fast and dead to nuts accurate. www.amazon.com/Mitutoyo-050103-Center-Finder-Diameter/dp/B002SG7PPM/ref=asc_df_B002SG7PPM/?tag=hyprod-20&linkCode=df0&hvadid=310828259700&hvpos=&hvnetw=g&hvrand=10004410843172790963&hvpone=&hvptwo=&hvqmt=&hvdev=m&hvdvcmdl=&hvlocint=&hvlocphy=9027122&hvtargid=pla-449975445531&psc=1&tag=&ref=&adgrpid=65583250281&hvpone=&hvptwo=&hvadid=310828259700&hvpos=&hvnetw=g&hvrand=10004410843172790963&hvqmt=&hvdev=m&hvdvcmdl=&hvlocint=&hvlocphy=9027122&hvtargid=pla-449975445531
@@RedDogForge OK. Gotcha. I've actually got one of those. I've used the straight end to line up against flat stock, but didn't know I could use it to find the center of a pin. I'll have to look more into it. Thanks.
@@chriscrawford5392 my pleasure sir, and your doming tool idea is amazing! Thank you for sharing it with us...are you offering one for sale? Maybe speak with jim mcguinn or jerry moen about making them for sale? I knoe id buy one! Even though it looks relatively straight forward my shop time is crammed with jobs to do..
@@RedDogForge Thanks. I am selling them. They're $75 for the set, and that includes US shipping. You can send me a Facebook message if you're interested, or a message from the contact form of my website: facebook.com/chris.crawford.96199/ chriscrawfordknives.com/contact/
Hello Dominic. If you're still interested, I've started making the kits again. More info can be found on my website: chriscrawfordknives.com/home/no-peen-head-spinners/ Thanks!
Hey John. Sorry for the delay in replying. They were going between $75 and $125 per set, depending on the options, but I'm no longer taking orders for them. Thanks.
Hey John. If you're still interested, I've started making the kits again. More info can be found on my website: chriscrawfordknives.com/home/no-peen-head-spinners/ Thanks!
It’s nice to have a slip joint maker on TH-cam that takes the time to share “the how to’s” with beginners. Not too many around that do. Thanks again Chris.
You're welcome. Glad to be of help!
Thanks Chris. I’m using this system this morning on a hidden tang
Great! I hope they worked well for you!
Watching your video again I realized to get everything lined up you can simply put the bottom piece in chuck, lower it into the aluminum block in the vise, tighten the vise. Remove the bottom piece from chuck and place in aluminum block then the upper head spinner place in chuck should be perfectly aligned to the bottom piece.
This would simplify alignment.
You know... That's a great point! Wish I had though of that earlier. Thanks for the tip!
Very well presented Chris, put me on your list for the head spinner set. Looking forward to using them.
Thanks Johnny!
How can I get a set?
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Thanks Cristobal!
I bet a little Flitz on the head and lightly polishing it with the head spinner would shine them up.
That's a good point... I bet so. I'll have to give that a try. Thanks.
This would work when using antlers I think.
Yes. They're great for any type of handle material that's not flat. They work on flat material also, but I prefer to grind my pins flat on smooth scales.
Thanks Chris.Very good,as always 👍
Thanks Dean.
Thank you for sharing.
You're welcome.
Thanks
Great video, would it not be easier to hold the polishing bits in the mill so they can’t walk?
Thanks. That might be easier, but since the tips are smaller than the pin heads, you will still need to rotate something around in all directions. So I guess you could either have the polishing pin stationary, or have the handle stationary. For me, I think it's easier to have the handle stationary. One thing that helps is to get one of the dremel burs that I mentioned it the video, and use it to go ahead and cup the polishing pin. This makes it a lot easier to keep the polishing pin on the knife pin.
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Excellent video! thanks I might have to have a go at making the kit. What speed are you running the mill at?
Good question... I run it at about medium speed on my mini mill. I'm not really sure what RPM that comes out to. I don't think it really matters that much though.
Great video, thanks! So the pocket in the spinner is just a bit bigger than the pin stock? Does it need to cup the entire final pin head size?
Hey Joe. Yes, the cup is slightly larger than the pin diameter. For a 3/32" pin, the spinner will make about an 1/8" head.
@@cfcrawfordyout much appreciated! And thanks again for the videos.
How do you set pins in a boot knife where you don’t want to cut in to the handle material?
You might could leave the pins longer and go ahead and peen a head on them and lock them into place. Then you might could use the spinners to clean up the heads, but being careful not cut into the scales.
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He do you make these to sale? I need a set.
Yes. I've just started making them again. Please check out my website for more info. Thanks!
chriscrawfordknives.com/home/no-peen-head-spinners/
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Did you make all these tools or buy them?
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I made them.
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Hey Chris,
Are these head spinners available in various sizes?
Thanks!
I've started making them for spinning 1/16" pins as well.
Hi Chris. Have you used this technique on a smooth scale?
No. I usually just grind the pins in smooth scales flush, but I'd imagine it would work just the same.
Hi what is the cost and can you send to South Africa
The basic kit comes with one set of spinners, and it goes for $100. You can add additional sets of spinners for $50 each, and I have three different sizes available. The different spinner sets are for 1/16", 3/32", and 1/18" pins. Shipping would be whatever it cost to get it to SA. I do ship world wide, but can't guarantee the delivery, once the package has left the US.
I would like to know if you make these tools to sell
I do make them up from time to time to sell. Please go to my website and send me a message from my contact page, and we can discuss some details. Thanks - chriscrawfordknives.com/contact/
Just wanted to give you a quick update that I've started making these sets again. Thanks!
chriscrawfordknives.com/home/no-peen-head-spinners/
How can I get a kit like this?
Hello JG. Please go to my website and send me a message from my contact page, and we can discuss some details. Thanks - chriscrawfordknives.com/contact/
A pointed edgefinder for initial setup instead of that pointed piece would work a lot faster and easier.
Maybe so... But I don't have one, nor know what one is. :)
@@cfcrawfordyout heres a link, theyre really handy, and inexpensive.
You chuck it up, turn the machine on, it wobbles until exactly on center...used in machining for the very operation your showing, very very fast and dead to nuts accurate.
www.amazon.com/Mitutoyo-050103-Center-Finder-Diameter/dp/B002SG7PPM/ref=asc_df_B002SG7PPM/?tag=hyprod-20&linkCode=df0&hvadid=310828259700&hvpos=&hvnetw=g&hvrand=10004410843172790963&hvpone=&hvptwo=&hvqmt=&hvdev=m&hvdvcmdl=&hvlocint=&hvlocphy=9027122&hvtargid=pla-449975445531&psc=1&tag=&ref=&adgrpid=65583250281&hvpone=&hvptwo=&hvadid=310828259700&hvpos=&hvnetw=g&hvrand=10004410843172790963&hvqmt=&hvdev=m&hvdvcmdl=&hvlocint=&hvlocphy=9027122&hvtargid=pla-449975445531
@@RedDogForge OK. Gotcha. I've actually got one of those. I've used the straight end to line up against flat stock, but didn't know I could use it to find the center of a pin. I'll have to look more into it. Thanks.
@@chriscrawford5392 my pleasure sir, and your doming tool idea is amazing! Thank you for sharing it with us...are you offering one for sale? Maybe speak with jim mcguinn or jerry moen about making them for sale? I knoe id buy one! Even though it looks relatively straight forward my shop time is crammed with jobs to do..
@@RedDogForge Thanks. I am selling them. They're $75 for the set, and that includes US shipping. You can send me a Facebook message if you're interested, or a message from the contact form of my website:
facebook.com/chris.crawford.96199/
chriscrawfordknives.com/contact/
Do you fabricate these pieces? I’ll buy a set.
Hello Dominic. I was making them on a somewhat regular basis for a while, but I'm no longer taking orders or making them. Thanks.
Hello Dominic. If you're still interested, I've started making the kits again. More info can be found on my website:
chriscrawfordknives.com/home/no-peen-head-spinners/
Thanks!
How much do these head spinners cost?
Hey John. Sorry for the delay in replying. They were going between $75 and $125 per set, depending on the options, but I'm no longer taking orders for them. Thanks.
Hey John. If you're still interested, I've started making the kits again. More info can be found on my website:
chriscrawfordknives.com/home/no-peen-head-spinners/
Thanks!