This is how I fix my mistakes
This is how I fix my mistakes
Remember the little lockback with the piano key ivory? https://allaboutpocketknives.com/knife_ ... 14&t=52651 Not realizing that there issues causing the blade to bind I had to take it apart. I tried to save the handles but a chunk broke off... so, I did this:
I fixed the binding issues and replaced the walnut handles with some Elk. Needs more sanding and then some polishing. Like I use to hear as a kid, "When life hands you lemons,make lemon aid!" Its gonna be a good one! Function is good and the lock up is solid Now that that is almost done I still have enough ivory to do about six of these in walnut with the ivory stripe. Check back to see the final outcome
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Re: This is how I fix my mistakes
A great save goldpan. Congrats! And I will check back.
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There ya go Randy. That's using your head for something besides a hat rack (as my mother would have said). Nice job.
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Nice save!
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Good job pal!!
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Re: This is how I fix my mistakes
QS, Brumbydownunder, Jerry and Scott thanks guys! I was a bit unhappy when the first handle broke. But this is making me smile again! "That's using your head for something besides a hat rack (as my mother would have said)" Jerry my Mom used to say that as well. Come to think of it I used to say that to my kids as well!
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Here are the latest pics.
I thought I might be done until I took her out in the sun. Looks like the bolster and the pins need a tiny bit more work. Turning out nice I rubbed in two coats of Walker Wax into the Elk. What do you think? Put 2 drops of Teflon based lube on the pivot and man is she slick! Makes that satisfying snick opening and closing
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That looks good Randy, but that walnut and ivory was pretty snazzy!
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Yep Greg I agree, I loved that walnut&ivory. Almost brought me to tears when the walnut broke driving the pivot pin out... But now that I know what to expect, there's one coming! And it has your name on Buddy!
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Well I'll be standing at the counter when it comes off the line.#goldpan wrote:Yep Greg I agree, I loved that walnut&ivory. Almost brought me to tears when the walnut broke driving the pivot pin out... But now that I know what to expect, there's one coming! And it has your name on Buddy!
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Nice save Randy. It's hard to go wrong with stag.
Were you able to save the ivory from the damaged handles ?
Were you able to save the ivory from the damaged handles ?
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No.. I tried but no go... On the other hand I can still do six of these little knives. You live, you learn. And the function this time is slick. I have been sitting in front of the tv opening it and closing it. Snick, snick, snick