I just re-watched this two part series today since i starting making knives two years ago and as helpful as the info has been all this time, now that I've swam a bit deeper into the murky waters of this craft I've solidified the understanding that your foundational videos laid for me and I'm going now to go join your Patreon
Really great stuff. so basic, the difference between good tools and cheap tools is the number of hours one has to spend checking, and re-adjusting, and repairing or re-building the tools.
Thanks Mr Sorrells, This is pretty similar to one of the important lessons my father ( former master machinist ) thought me at the machines. ALWAYS check. Very adjustable tools have many ways to go out of whack, so you verify. He also stressed drawing what you want to build before getting on the tools. If you can't draw it accurately how can you build it accurately. (That's more critical in machining but it's a good lesson just the same)
Hey Walter...Love your videos! I saw a T-Shirt in one from an event in the Western part of NC. Are you an NC fella? I'm in the central part of the state around Johnston county .
I discovered that i needed to add another hole in the tang 'AFTER' it was heat treated - was unable to do so - is there drill bits that can do this????
A carbide drill bit is about your only option. Another option is to soak a rag and wrap it around the blade. Then ruin as many drills as you need to in order to make the hole. As long as the heat doesn't reach the blade, you'll be fine.
You can always try annealing the tang to soften the metal so you can drill it as normal. The temp you need to get it to is dependant on what metal you're using, but you want to get it to critical (a touch above shouldn't hurt) and then make it cool slowly, so leave it in the forge (while it's off) to cool or dunk it in some vermiculite.
I just re-watched this two part series today since i starting making knives two years ago and as helpful as the info has been all this time, now that I've swam a bit deeper into the murky waters of this craft I've solidified the understanding that your foundational videos laid for me and I'm going now to go join your Patreon
Thanks for this video! I learned some tricks here with the tools I already have! You’re the man!
These two videos have really given me tools to up my game. Thank you for being an outstanding reference for the novice knife maker.
Great video thanks brother
One of the most valuable lesson a knife maker will learn is that THE FIRST thing you ever check is flat and square with anything...except wemminz😄
Really great stuff.
so basic, the difference between good tools and cheap tools is the number of hours one has to spend checking, and re-adjusting, and repairing or re-building the tools.
Thanks Mr Sorrells,
This is pretty similar to one of the important lessons my father ( former master machinist ) thought me at the machines. ALWAYS check. Very adjustable tools have many ways to go out of whack, so you verify. He also stressed drawing what you want to build before getting on the tools. If you can't draw it accurately how can you build it accurately. (That's more critical in machining but it's a good lesson just the same)
Thank you for all the tips sirSir!
Blessed and merry Christ Mass season greetings and blessed and prosperous new year, Crawford out
Great concise video.
really guys???.no comments !!?.not even one?.awesome tips walter as usual thank you for sharing
Great tips as always.👍🏻
I'd like to see a build video from you. I think the Chinese dadao would be neat. Thanks for your videos.
Thank. you are a perfect ticher. Its very usable video.
Always good Walter.
Thanks 👍
Great tips as always, thank you! ;)
Thx for the video!
Hey Walter...Love your videos! I saw a T-Shirt in one from an event in the Western part of NC. Are you an NC fella? I'm in the central part of the state around Johnston county .
I discovered that i needed to add another hole in the tang 'AFTER' it was heat treated - was unable to do so - is there drill bits that can do this????
A carbide drill bit is about your only option. Another option is to soak a rag and wrap it around the blade. Then ruin as many drills as you need to in order to make the hole. As long as the heat doesn't reach the blade, you'll be fine.
You can always try annealing the tang to soften the metal so you can drill it as normal. The temp you need to get it to is dependant on what metal you're using, but you want to get it to critical (a touch above shouldn't hurt) and then make it cool slowly, so leave it in the forge (while it's off) to cool or dunk it in some vermiculite.
Sorry, decided to delete my Patreon account....
really guys???.no comments !!?.not even one?.awesome tips walter as usual thank you for sharing