Case 5392 rehandle
Re: Case 5392 rehandle
It keeps getting more interesting. Patience on display.
Re: Case 5392 rehandle
Moving along slowly :
After drilling the pin holes for the shield I set the shield in place.
Next using painter's tape i make a template for inlaying the shield.
Using an X-acto knife I cut around the shield forming a template.
Everythings ready now to cut the oval for inlaying the shield. I'll be using a die grinder to this. I'll be back after thats done with pictures of the finished shield. After that its time to shape the handles and start reassembly! Stay tuned!
The Elk has been pinned into place and is ready to start prepping the shield inlay.
After drilling the pin holes for the shield I set the shield in place.
Next using painter's tape i make a template for inlaying the shield.
Using an X-acto knife I cut around the shield forming a template.
Everythings ready now to cut the oval for inlaying the shield. I'll be using a die grinder to this. I'll be back after thats done with pictures of the finished shield. After that its time to shape the handles and start reassembly! Stay tuned!
Re: Case 5392 rehandle
Is it possible to show the die grinder in use? Or at least a picture of the die grinder.
David
"Glowing like the metal on the edge of a knife" Meat Loaf
"Glowing like the metal on the edge of a knife" Meat Loaf
Re: Case 5392 rehandle
You bet David! I should have some pictures soon as I plan on working on this some more this morning before moving on to other chores.edge213 wrote:Is it possible to show the die grinder in use? Or at least a picture of the die grinder.
Re: Case 5392 rehandle
This is the flex shaft I used to use. Attached to my Dremel its nice, but as nice as the other one!
You see here how I use it. I smoothed out the area for the shield. I dont want to sink it into the handle as it makes finishing the shield more difficult.
I'll have more later! Stay tuned
Re: Case 5392 rehandle
Alright were in the back stretch. Here are the pics of the mock up.
This is going to be the last knife I do for a while. My granddaughter is having "room mate" issues at the university so after I'm done with Mikes knife I am going to start taking the shop apart to convert it back into a bedroom. She is a good kid. Works full time and goes to school full time. Life is too short for such distractions. At first I was going to make the room for her. But I'm going to make the bedroom for me. At least I can keep enough space for working on my own projects, and I have a bunch! Mike I hope you like the way your knife is starting to look! It going to change a little bit as the finishing touches are done. The next time I post it will be the finished knife.
Now that I have everything where it all works its time to do the final tune up. Polish the internal surfaces to reduce friction. Do the final blade adjustments. The master blade is a bit tip high so I'll polish the kick on that one to get a better fit. A word of caution for anyone wanting to do the same thing. Take the kick down a little bit a time. It doesn't take much to make a big difference.
This is going to be the last knife I do for a while. My granddaughter is having "room mate" issues at the university so after I'm done with Mikes knife I am going to start taking the shop apart to convert it back into a bedroom. She is a good kid. Works full time and goes to school full time. Life is too short for such distractions. At first I was going to make the room for her. But I'm going to make the bedroom for me. At least I can keep enough space for working on my own projects, and I have a bunch! Mike I hope you like the way your knife is starting to look! It going to change a little bit as the finishing touches are done. The next time I post it will be the finished knife.
-
- Posts: 633
- Joined: Tue Oct 11, 2016 1:26 am
- Location: Milan, Tennessee
- Contact:
Re: Case 5392 rehandle
Awesome as always! Randy you do great work my friend.
Ed
“No brag just fact”
Walter Brennan
“No brag just fact”
Walter Brennan
Re: Case 5392 rehandle
Koooollll!!! I am getting excited!! And on the edge of my seat!!!! John
Not all who wander are lost!!
Of all the paths you take in life,
Make sure some of them are Dirt!!!
Of all the paths you take in life,
Make sure some of them are Dirt!!!
Re: Case 5392 rehandle
I just went back and looked at the before picture. Unbelievable! Great looking job.
Re: Case 5392 rehandle
I can't believe I just found this thread. Were there any pics of the hafting/ scale to bolster fitting? Watching and learning...
Re: Case 5392 rehandle
Thanks guys! I have other business to attend to today but I'll be back soon with finished knife! Sorry SteelMyHeart85420 the pictures posted are the only ones I have of the hafting. Hard to get pictures like that without a helper. One of these days!
Re: Case 5392 rehandle
Well Its finally done! Way too many distractions has caused me to set the knife aside, from my car having major problems to my granddaughter having to move in with me. She was having roommate issues at college. Then the day after she moves in some dork thought it would be fun to smash the windows out of her car! You wont believe it but then her starter went out! But got my self back on track and finished Mike's knife! And now the pictures!
Since we left the blades untouched I left the finish a little rough. My thought was the knife should not look new since the blades have all the wear and patina still. Making the rest of the knife look new seemed like a bad idea so I went for a look that would make one think that its been riding around in the pocket and getting regular use. Its tight and snappy! And the Elk antler has that pocket (worn) polished look to it. Hope everyone likes it!
Since we left the blades untouched I left the finish a little rough. My thought was the knife should not look new since the blades have all the wear and patina still. Making the rest of the knife look new seemed like a bad idea so I went for a look that would make one think that its been riding around in the pocket and getting regular use. Its tight and snappy! And the Elk antler has that pocket (worn) polished look to it. Hope everyone likes it!
Re: Case 5392 rehandle
That really came out nice, Randy. You have a lot of patience!
- Steve Warden
- Posts: 6320
- Joined: Wed May 27, 2015 4:18 pm
- Location: Cherry Hill, NJ
Re: Case 5392 rehandle
Beautiful!
Mike, you're a blessed man!!
Mike, you're a blessed man!!
Take care and God bless,
Steve
TSgt USAF, Retired
1980-2000
But any knife is better than no knife! ~ Mumbleypeg (aka Ken)
Steve
TSgt USAF, Retired
1980-2000
But any knife is better than no knife! ~ Mumbleypeg (aka Ken)
Re: Case 5392 rehandle
Very nice work.
Appreciate the time it takes to do WIP pics.
It is fun to follow along.
Appreciate the time it takes to do WIP pics.
It is fun to follow along.
Re: Case 5392 rehandle
This has been a trip. Thanks from a fellow who has all thumbs. I love the see work like that. Good job. And thanks for taking care of your grand daughter.
- treefarmer
- Gold Tier
- Posts: 12847
- Joined: Sun Oct 04, 2009 6:53 am
- Location: Florida Panhandle(LA-Lower Alabama)
Re: Case 5392 rehandle
Very nice! Sorry about the issues you have been facing. You won't regret helping your granddaughter.
Treefarmer
Treefarmer
A GUN IN THE HAND IS BETTER THAN A COP ON THE PHONE.
Re: Case 5392 rehandle
Thanks guys! It took longer than I wanted to get it done. I appreciate all the kind words guys. I got legal custody of my granddaughter when she was nine years old. Great kid! Now she 20 and going to the university. My goal is to see her graduate! Thanks again fellas