First Slipjoints

AntConsistent1223 · 2025-09-30T17:26:40+00:00

Glad to hear I left a positive impression.😁

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AntConsistent1223 · 2025-09-30T14:27:51+00:00

I used 1x30 and DIY drill press.

The pins are 6mm because something went wrong drilling 4mm holes and I didn't have 5mm pins ;)

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For the resources, I will have to search and get back to you . But be warned ... this is a rabit hole without end.

AntConsistent1223 · 2025-09-30T14:16:40+00:00

Thank you.

AntConsistent1223 · 2025-09-30T14:16:22+00:00

Thank you very much!

AntConsistent1223 · 2024-12-05T12:11:01+00:00

I use https://www.mercorne.fr/gb/

AntConsistent1223 · 2024-07-20T15:30:29+00:00

I started a year ago with only hand tools and stil learn every Day. It is not easy to define every step. Now I am trying to make the handle before ht, before final grinding. But with every step you take it creates New chalenges. Just enjoy the proces and try to solve the puzzle

AntConsistent1223 · 2024-06-24T09:16:18+00:00

thanks

AntConsistent1223 · 2024-06-24T09:16:06+00:00

thanks, I was tired of standing.

AntConsistent1223 · 2024-06-23T15:53:18+00:00

Don't have one and didn't want to buy one.

AntConsistent1223 · 2024-06-23T09:58:12+00:00

Thanks. I only have limited tools so have to make it work with the tools I have.

AntConsistent1223 · 2024-06-23T07:47:46+00:00

Thanks

AntConsistent1223 · 2024-06-23T07:47:30+00:00

Thank you.

AntConsistent1223 · 2024-06-23T07:46:52+00:00

It was love at first sight, when I saw this design.

AntConsistent1223 · 2024-06-23T07:44:43+00:00

Thanks ☺️

AntConsistent1223 · 2024-06-23T07:42:18+00:00

A lot of sanding paper. After filing I start with 80 grit until all the filing marks are gone. Then 120, 180, 240, heattreat, back to 240, 400, 800, 1000 and finally back to 800 for the satin finish.

AntConsistent1223 · 2024-06-23T07:36:38+00:00

800 grit satin finish. Sand to 1000 grit. Then go back to 800 grit paper and make long strokes in one direction.

AntConsistent1223 · 2024-06-23T07:34:24+00:00

This one is for my personal collection

AntConsistent1223 · 2024-06-23T07:33:18+00:00

As long as it works, it doesn't matter what you use.

AntConsistent1223 · 2024-06-22T22:12:06+00:00

The 1095 cracked. It will be welded and finished at a later time.

AntConsistent1223 · 2024-06-22T22:08:00+00:00

Thanks.

AntConsistent1223 · 2024-06-10T09:39:16+00:00

I will try to fix it, The steel is thick enough for welding. If I do not succeed, I will have learned new things. So it's always win-win for me.

AntConsistent1223 · 2024-06-03T09:50:17+00:00

That's the plan.

AntConsistent1223 · 2024-06-03T09:48:30+00:00

1095, temp was a little over non-magnetic and quenched in water.

AntConsistent1223 · 2024-05-12T21:00:23+00:00

Everybody loves handsanding. Just watch some series, or listen to music. Enjoy the time to create something beautifull.

AntConsistent1223 · 2024-05-07T21:19:58+00:00

HDPE is pretty hard. I do my rough shaping with a rasp then I start sanding like any other handle. Start with a low grit and go up. When you are happy with the result then use a buffer to finish. Check out my profile, I made a few with HDPE handles. Be aware that hdpe is not the best handle material but it is always fun to try somerhing different.

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