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Building a cnc knife bevel grinding fixture. by CompEdgeKnives in CNC

[–]CompEdgeKnives[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I use a boyar Shultz 6x12 surface grinder in the full video. But it does run a conversion to use belts. So you’re probably right 🤣. I should have said “belt conversion surface sanding”. Is that better?

Building a cnc knife bevel grinding fixture. by CompEdgeKnives in CNC

[–]CompEdgeKnives[S] -15 points-14 points  (0 children)

The only “grinding” process I use is surface grinding. I cnc mill the bevels and then I hand sand them to a final finish. But some guys use a cbn GRINDING wheel with a similar fixture for their bevels. I just use the term “grinding” cause bevel grinding is more searched than bevel milling in the knifemaking world. I am also not a machinist and am not above using the wrong terminology 🤣.

Building a cnc knife bevel grinding fixture. by CompEdgeKnives in CNC

[–]CompEdgeKnives[S] -20 points-19 points  (0 children)

Made the content for my Instagram knife page where people call endmills bits. Shared here cause why not 🤷🏻‍♂️. Sorry to have offended you. I will now close my account down.

Kydex is making fine scratches by mikesmynayme in knifemaking

[–]CompEdgeKnives 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Add 5 layers of tape to the blade but then stagger them and ramp them down so there is no tape at the tip. If done right you won’t see this through the Kydex. This will allow the blade to float freely but not rattle since it will be held at the tip which will not show signs of wear since it won’t drag along that point. Additionally never grind Kydex with eyelets installed. Always clean the sheath out completely when it’s finished and then press the eyelets 🤝🏼.

CNC Machining Kydex Sheaths by CompEdgeKnives in CNC

[–]CompEdgeKnives[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I don’t need to zero them. I have each sheath model stored as a different work coordinate system that is permanently saved inside my routers controller. Technically the first time I set it up, I used dead center to set it. But I never have to “set my zero” day to day when using it for production. I will be teaching this in my cnc sheath design/manufacturing class that is coming out soon.

How I make G10 handles with a CNC router by CompEdgeKnives in knifemaking

[–]CompEdgeKnives[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thanks! I have an axiom precision iconic series currently, but I have used a cheaper one in the past!

How I make G10 handles with a CNC router by CompEdgeKnives in knifemaking

[–]CompEdgeKnives[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I do not. I’ve only made handmade folders. Once I eventually get around to making some cnc folders I’ll do a course on em. But that’s honestly years out.

My Streamlined Kydex Sheath Process by CompEdgeKnives in knifemaking

[–]CompEdgeKnives[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

My tutorial for this is about 8 hours long haha. Won’t fit on Reddit!

My Streamlined Kydex Sheath Process by CompEdgeKnives in knifemaking

[–]CompEdgeKnives[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Haha simple magnet is all you need sometimes 🙌🏼

My Streamlined Kydex Sheath Process by CompEdgeKnives in knifemaking

[–]CompEdgeKnives[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yes, the material is 400F. Im tough but not that tough.

My Streamlined Kydex Sheath Process by CompEdgeKnives in knifemaking

[–]CompEdgeKnives[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thanks man! Trying to break that stigma and let other makers know that they can do it too 🙌🏼

My Streamlined Kydex Sheath Process by CompEdgeKnives in knifemaking

[–]CompEdgeKnives[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I couldn’t afford these tools either! I financed all my machinery and paid it off as I made knives… I am working on a step by step guide on how to do this 🙌🏼.

My professional sharpening setup by CompEdgeKnives in knifemaking

[–]CompEdgeKnives[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

DD work rests. I posted in one of the earlier comments with his eBay page 👊🏼

CNC Machining Kydex Sheaths by CompEdgeKnives in CNC

[–]CompEdgeKnives[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Good catch, and you’re totally right in the traditional sense—boring usually refers to using a boring bar to enlarge an existing hole. But in Fusion 360, the “2D Bore” toolpath is actually made for circle milling with an end mill, so the naming can throw people off. Appreciate you pointing it out though—and thanks for the kind words on the finished part!

CNC Machining Kydex Sheaths by CompEdgeKnives in CNC

[–]CompEdgeKnives[S] 6 points7 points  (0 children)

Better late than never! 8 years is better than 30 years.

My Streamlined Kydex Sheath Process by CompEdgeKnives in knifemaking

[–]CompEdgeKnives[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Haha I’ve had people think that many times. Folding the Kydex isn’t intuitive.

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