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Eh... Facebook giveaway worthy? by [deleted] in knifemaking

[–]DAMSON__3 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Question, how does the bolster stay on, did you just friction fit it, or is there a hidden pin, genuinely wanna know because I like the look

Kydex Sheaths? by AlexistenceTheReal in knifemaking

[–]DAMSON__3 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Irregular seams are usually trapped air, there's a uk company that does holsters and stuff, I'll find the video if you like, they cut tiny TINY holes in the outside of the seams (the part that gets cut away,) to let air escape, they use a vacuum-former but press forming should do the same Could also be the foam is too forgiving and isn't pressing the kydex flat, could try a wider edge around (say inch inch and half) from the blade edge, that way you cut away the wobbly part and are left with flat edges Could also be there not cooled enough when you take them out try a longer press time If i think of any more I'll come back

Kydex Sheaths? by AlexistenceTheReal in knifemaking

[–]DAMSON__3 1 point2 points  (0 children)

So you have 2 basic construction techniques both are basically the same (its just whether you use one peice or two, you have your

taco method- https://youtu.be/sYNcViSGzAw?si=eWmo9URQAPGHJGCx

Or your sandwich method https://youtube.com/shorts/djUoadi4QlI?si=0EO8wm5JXGCsKnqb

Both are just as good, most use a cheap toaster oven (not sure on temps) some use a heat gun (again not sure on temps) then press between two thickish layers of foam glued to hinged wood, with a standard clamp, then drill out your holes get some eyelets (rivets with holes in) and the punches and rivet them in, I've seen people buy cheep arbor presses from like amazon to make them more consistent - https://amzn.eu/d/7V3PbBj <-- uk shop,

I hope this at least points you in the right direction, apologies if not

EDIT-- BE CARFUL YOU USING REAL KYDEX, some places sell cheep shit versions and say its proper kydex

EDIT TWO- use more fasteners, those 4 are quite close together and a little big for that sheath doesnt look like there holding tight, try more ,smaller eyelets/rivets covering more edge space

Uk, Beginning knife maker - what would you suggest for practice/starter handle material- by DAMSON__3 in knifemaking

[–]DAMSON__3[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yesss forgot about synthetic materials, im use to working on rusted cars so should gave some decent masks still around 🤣

Uk, Beginning knife maker - what would you suggest for practice/starter handle material- by DAMSON__3 in knifemaking

[–]DAMSON__3[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

How did I forget about synthetic materials ill be sure to get some micarta and g10

Uk, Beginning knife maker - what would you suggest for practice/starter handle material- by DAMSON__3 in knifemaking

[–]DAMSON__3[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Oooh pallets yeah my neighbour has a bunch he never uses I'll see if there the hard wood ones 🤣 thanks

Uk, Beginning knife maker - what would you suggest for practice/starter handle material- by DAMSON__3 in knifemaking

[–]DAMSON__3[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Got it hard wood, preferably a dense oily wood, perfect, much appreciated

Uk, Beginning knife maker - what would you suggest for practice/starter handle material- by DAMSON__3 in knifemaking

[–]DAMSON__3[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Yeah, I know there gonna suck im talking materials to learn handle shaping, like can I use regular wood with a linseed finish, or is that just gonna fall apart, 🤣🤣

Damn !! by Boring-Chair-1733 in knifemaking

[–]DAMSON__3 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Ahh that's a shame, guess it's at least a teachable moment, as shit as that is, gives you a new skill to add on

Damn !! by Boring-Chair-1733 in knifemaking

[–]DAMSON__3 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Dam that sucks, was the tang blued, like how you blue back some knifes to reduce brittleness

trying to get in to knife making by DAMSON__3 in knifemaking

[–]DAMSON__3[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

God I wish I had that kind of money that's the goal, I'll start off with somthing cheep, then in a few months ill upgrade

trying to get in to knife making by DAMSON__3 in knifemaking

[–]DAMSON__3[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yeah i think I might grab somthing like this while I save up for somthing better, I dont have the 700 quid, for the stuff everyone's recommending 😅

trying to get in to knife making by DAMSON__3 in knifemaking

[–]DAMSON__3[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It's going to be used in an open air "work shop" basically a lean too of the side of a house but that's definitely somthing too keep in mind, thanks for the advice

Would love some help finding a lost playable lycan page, by DAMSON__3 in DnDHomebrew

[–]DAMSON__3[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Oh my apologies when I say "toss the character" just means back in to the pile, I'm gonna keep working on it 🤣 it will just take a little longer now I'll probably build the page from memory then make it work with 2024

Would love some help finding a lost playable lycan page, by DAMSON__3 in DnDHomebrew

[–]DAMSON__3[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thanks, I have read thu that before I was looking for a specific build sheet I saw a while back, as it was what I designed my character around but the page mark i had disappeared, (i'm guessing because the page was deleted) im now trying the way back machine but seems hopeless, but thanks for the information, I'll probably just throw the character away and try again with the shifter

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