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Title: Home made Dremel table
Post by: Lin Rhea on May 26, 2012, 06:30:00 PM
I have been frettin over a knife that I had to build knowing that to be true to the original plan, I had to have a black line in the fittings. I usually use a black fiber spacer, pretty thin but enough to show a line for contrast.

This particular knife has damascus fittings and I hated the thought of making thin spacers from damascus. So, I decided to try to cut a thin groove around the fitting to give the look since it should black out in the etch. I'm pleased with the way it worked.

 (http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7236/7275727718_bd1e39389c_c.jpg)
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Title: Re: Home made Dremel table
Post by: Bill Kissner on May 26, 2012, 07:52:00 PM
Can't wait to see the finished knife!
Title: Re: Home made Dremel table
Post by: akaboomer on May 26, 2012, 08:54:00 PM
Very ingenious!!!! That's using the best tool a maker can use, your mind!!!!  Well done sir.

Chris
Title: Re: Home made Dremel table
Post by: Lin Rhea on May 26, 2012, 09:30:00 PM
Me too Bill. Cant wait to see it finished!  :D  

Thanks Chris
Title: Re: Home made Dremel table
Post by: tippit on May 26, 2012, 09:44:00 PM
Lin, I love seeing creative ideas like that as apposed to getting it machined/die cut.
Title: Re: Home made Dremel table
Post by: Lin Rhea on May 26, 2012, 09:45:00 PM
(http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7225/7276605262_9903b34166_c.jpg)

 

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Title: Re: Home made Dremel table
Post by: Pete Crowl on May 26, 2012, 09:51:00 PM
That is just the coolest tool!   :cool:
Title: Re: Home made Dremel table
Post by: DANA HOLMAN on May 26, 2012, 10:32:00 PM
Lin, you are smarter then the average Bear. can't wait to see it.
thanks for the all the tips you share.
Dana
Title: Re: Home made Dremel table
Post by: ScottA on May 27, 2012, 09:38:00 AM
Great !

I envision an inverted version of yours with my mini drill press    :)
Title: Re: Home made Dremel table
Post by: ScottA on May 27, 2012, 09:40:00 AM
Great !

I envision an inverted version of yours with my mini drill press    :)
Title: Re: Home made Dremel table
Post by: Colorado Joe on May 27, 2012, 03:12:00 PM
Those are some pretty guards.
I noticed dimples in by the tang hole. Is that to give a press fit or accept glue?
Title: Re: Home made Dremel table
Post by: Lin Rhea on May 27, 2012, 07:14:00 PM
Joe,
   It's to tighten the hole a little to stop any slop. The front of the hole is slightly tighter anyway. I bell out the back somewhat. In the event the guard needs to drift only one way, I can punch only one side.
Title: Re: Home made Dremel table
Post by: Lin Rhea on May 27, 2012, 09:11:00 PM
Here's the whole knife. Just got done. I'll get better pics this week. The blade is 8 inches.  

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Title: Re: Home made Dremel table
Post by: Ray Hammond on May 27, 2012, 09:18:00 PM
Ooooooweeeee Lin that's purty!!!!!
Title: Re: Home made Dremel table
Post by: Craig B on May 28, 2012, 10:25:00 AM
That dremel table is pretty slick Lin! Beautiful knife too
Title: Re: Home made Dremel table
Post by: TheBigRedArcher on May 28, 2012, 05:46:00 PM
I guess the saying of "necessity is the mother of invention" is definitely true. That knife looks awesome Lin. There is a reason you have the title master smith.

TBRA
Title: Re: Home made Dremel table
Post by: Bladepeek on May 29, 2012, 08:22:00 PM
Been away from this thread for a few days. Sure came back at the right time! Beautiful.
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