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The Folding Knife (& Switchblade) Forum The materials, techniques and the designing of folding knives.

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Old 11-08-2006, 07:30 AM
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I thought you guys may like to see this.... Don "Merlin" Hall has been teaching me the fine art of making automatics, and this is an automatic version of my EDC that I'm working on. The extra piece that you see in the second picture and video is the spring to keep the button up. I had not attached it at this point. Enjoy -chris


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Old 11-08-2006, 09:40 AM
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Hi Chris,
Thanks for the unselfish peak inside.
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Old 11-08-2006, 02:32 PM
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Chris, would you mind turning your button release into a joint project for the folder forum??

We can take the photos you've uploaded and help each other make one.

I invite you to lead the project, but if you prefer not to I'll do it with your help.
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Old 11-08-2006, 05:21 PM
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Thank you Chris that was very insightful.The use of videos is awsome.


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WOW , Chris that was kickin , very cool brother , thanks alot that was really neat.


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Old 11-08-2006, 06:01 PM
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Talk about a sneak peek inside the making of an auto folder. Thanks!!!!

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Old 11-08-2006, 06:53 PM
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I sure appreciated that Chris ! I wasn't going to go there since they are very much illegal in Canada, however, I may do one for the sake of learning. Thanks again. Most well done ! Frank


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Old 11-08-2006, 09:11 PM
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Thanks guys. Don, I don't believe I would be up to heading up an auto challenge at this time. I would like to get a few more of these under my belt before doing anything like that. However, I'll be glad to answer any questions for anyone that I can. This is just my first one of these to make, so I have a lot to learn myself. I'll post another picture when I get it finished. -chris


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Old 11-09-2006, 07:41 AM
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Thanks guys. Don, I don't believe I would be up to heading up an auto challenge at this time. I would like to get a few more of these under my belt before doing anything like that. However, I'll be glad to answer any questions for anyone that I can. This is just my first one of these to make, so I have a lot to learn myself. I'll post another picture when I get it finished. -chris
OK, Chris.

We'll put that one on the back burner for the time being then.

I do want to make one myself when I get the time and maybe we can all do one at the same time then.

Thanks.
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Now this is something that I would definately be into doing. But like Frank, it would be just for the sake of learning! This thread is great Chris! I've been lookinh for something like this for a long time!

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Looks good, although an auto that fast and being pinned together will eventually self destruct. You should slow it down.

When you make the next one move your rocker bar closer to the pivot hole. This will allow you to hide the hole in the blade that is the catch for the rocker under the liners.

Here's one I recently made and was photographed by Coop.
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Old 11-11-2006, 01:07 PM
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Man, that is a beauty in every respect!
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Old 11-11-2006, 07:40 PM
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Chuck,
That's an awesome knife. Would you mind sharing how the front and rear bolsters are attached?
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Old 11-12-2006, 12:47 PM
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Hey Chuck,

Thanks for the advice. I can see a definite advantage to using screws rather than pins in this type of knife when it comes to the final fit and finish. I was not aware that screws would be structurally stronger than pins, but I'll keep that in mind when I plan out my next one.

I see your point that moving the rocker closer to the blade's pivot would allow the catch hole in the blade to be hidden. In thinking about it I came to two ideas, and you can tell me if this is incorrect. 1) The closer the catch is to the pivot, the more precise fit is needed between the sear and the catch. 2) the closer the catch is to the pivot, the more pressure will be applied to the sear making the knife more difficult to fire.

This is my first leaf spring auto, and there has been a lot that I've learned the hard way, so I welcome any advice that you are willing to offer. I've admired your knives every since you started listing them on the website, and I direct many people to your site to see the fit and finishing details that you put on your knives.

Keep up the good work! -chris


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Old 11-12-2006, 08:59 PM
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Great looking folder Chuck !!! Frank


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