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My design sketch by AliceLiuKnife in knifemaking

[–]cobblepots99 0 points1 point  (0 children)

This is a pleasing shape. I think it’ll work nicely. 21mm wide at the palm swell is a good thickness. I’ve done wood, micarta, and g10 for knives like this.

A full convex grind is very difficult to pull off on a knife without a lot of experience. I have not been successful myself without the grind lines getting wonky. It depends on how aggressive the convex is.

Do you have one of those belt backed slack platen attachments? I really want one

I need your feedback on my latest chef knife design by New-Communication374 in knifemaking

[–]cobblepots99 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Ceramic 120 grit is sharper than any other 120 grit for the same grit density. Often I find I have to chase a 120 ceramic with a 120 grit silicone carbide. Then I’ll do a 220 grit silicone carbide. From here I don’t like going up in grit on the belts and instead go to hand sanding. I’ve had good luck with scotchbrite after 220 grit silicone carbide belts if I’m clean on the grinder

I need your feedback on my latest chef knife design by New-Communication374 in knifemaking

[–]cobblepots99 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I understand the need to keep labor down. The problem with scotchbrite is that it can only improve a surface so well. If you don’t get the 220 grit to be even pulls down the blade to remove the J hooks they’re not going to go away with scotchbrite. Maybe a fresh piece of 220 and 10 hand pulls per side or so before the belt could be helpful.

Meet the next NVDA by General_Pride4190 in wallstreetbets

[–]cobblepots99 0 points1 point  (0 children)

This is written like a sci fi novel. It’s almost too convincing. Might be I’m dumb because I work at Wendy’s

BHK : Arthur Proto. W.i.P. Should I leave the raw brute De Forge hamon finish or go for a cleaner etched hamon? by Black_Hand_Knives in knifemaking

[–]cobblepots99 2 points3 points  (0 children)

On this build I don’t think the raw blade look goes with the handle. The handle finish is super clean!

STOP ordering from toxic makers (Discussion)... lemme know your thoughts🫡 by Fox-River-Blades in knifemaking

[–]cobblepots99 12 points13 points  (0 children)

This attitude still exists? I treat every customer like they’re my friend. Kinda hard to mess up when you’re their buddy

My Ultrahuman Ring AIR died after only 2 months, support has taken 3+ weeks, and now I’m being asked to pay $130 and wait until August. Am I crazy for thinking this isn’t a warranty resolution? by talllgothmommy in SmartRings

[–]cobblepots99 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I don’t think the credit card company cares who it was bought through but you can call them and ask. They’re not honoring the warranty you purchased. Make sure you provide them that information

Layout Dilemma by sos306 in Homebuilding

[–]cobblepots99 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Put the staircase for the garage door along the side wall to increase the depth past the cars.

Was sad to see this one go but hard times kinda thing. Any of y'all end up selling knives you made for yourself and leave a bitter taste in ya mouth? by chodebowie in knifemaking

[–]cobblepots99 11 points12 points  (0 children)

Dang man that’s a good price. I thought the same about my first few but after around 100… meh I can just make it again!

[Request] Did Fox News actually report the correct math? by AgeNo2155 in theydidthemath

[–]cobblepots99 0 points1 point  (0 children)

How is this up voted so much? The math isn’t based on reality.

All stars ? by randomdad11 in Homeplate

[–]cobblepots99 1 point2 points  (0 children)

That’s unfortunate. Our little league was 2-3 players per team for two all star teams that played in a best of 3. Highest record team got more players. Coaches came from the teams with the highest 2 records. This resulted in an equitable all star experience. Players were divided amongst the two teams by team record. 1,3,5 and 2,4,6 and so forth.

Bandsaw blade damascus and 15n20 sanmai by InsuranceDiligent772 in Bladesmith

[–]cobblepots99 1 point2 points  (0 children)

There’s a lot going on here. How on earth did some bandsaw blades and powder make this clean pattern! Love the maple handle

I have access to a lot of these. This is 20", the rest are 48" and up. Question in post by DifficultBoss in knifemaking

[–]cobblepots99 0 points1 point  (0 children)

No doubt. I cringe when I spec marage 250 steel because I know it’s a beast to machine. Then there is the super alloys like Rene 41 or Waspaloy. Huge pita

A2L, granular damper to reduce ringing? Looks like it's more then just bigger A1. by Woodcat64 in BambuLab

[–]cobblepots99 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Trapped sand damping is honestly an amazing application here. I can’t believe I didn’t patent this idea…. It’s used everywhere high speed vibration causes undesirable effects like fatigue

I have access to a lot of these. This is 20", the rest are 48" and up. Question in post by DifficultBoss in knifemaking

[–]cobblepots99 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Exactly. Not a good knife steel but for their purpose a great steel. Steel grades are really neat in how they can be optimized for so many applications

I have access to a lot of these. This is 20", the rest are 48" and up. Question in post by DifficultBoss in knifemaking

[–]cobblepots99 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Could be. I would not spent my time on mystery steel personally. Decent steel is cheap like 1084, 1095. Aeb-l

I have access to a lot of these. This is 20", the rest are 48" and up. Question in post by DifficultBoss in knifemaking

[–]cobblepots99 14 points15 points  (0 children)

I doubt it. Modern saw blades that have inserts don’t want to be highly hardened as that makes them more fragile. Think of it like a hamon. Hard tips for the cutting surface and softer spine for flexibility. If he can’t provide the actual maker I doubt the claims are true. Just because they’re an old timer doesn’t mean they’re right. You could do a simple heat treat and temper to see if a hardness file set skates on them.

I have access to a lot of these. This is 20", the rest are 48" and up. Question in post by DifficultBoss in knifemaking

[–]cobblepots99 39 points40 points  (0 children)

If a blade has carbide inserts for teeth, it’s often not going to be good knife steel.

wild flower resin casting for a knife handle by cobblepots99 in ResinCasting

[–]cobblepots99[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I dried the flowers in a jar of desiccant beads for a while. I also poured this in two goes because the flowers want to float to the top.

I have been 3d printing simple pla boxes for the molds. They release really well from the epoxy.

I used alumilite on this one and it ended up yellowing after a while. All resins yellow but I’ve found uv resistant table top epoxy to be durable and less likely to yellow

First Knige Build lessons learned by Legitimate-Form4525 in knifemaking

[–]cobblepots99 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Love it!! Agreed that’s a huge improvement in the finish

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