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OK OK OK, my "secret" for plunge cuts!
Here is the big secret.... Clamp a file guide on the ricasso and use a round file to file in the initial plunge. Than you'll have a much better guide on where to hit it with the belt each time and it should stay nice and rounded as you go. If you've looked at mine, well I don't always practice what I preach! Hope it works for you if you try it.
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Thanks, I haven't tried that yet, but will. Already have the file and a blade from Trackrock that needs a plunge cut.
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Why not forge them in while the metal is hot? It's just a little more light hammer work.
Makes clean up and evening to cuts easier with less metal to remove. __________________ Carl Rechsteiner, Bladesmith Georgia Custom Knifemakers Guild, Charter Member Knifemakers Guild, voting member Registered Master Artist - GA Council for the Arts C Rex Custom Knives Blade Show Table 6-H |
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Thanks Ryan. I have tried that before and still managed to screw it up. Good to see you at Batson's.
Robert |
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I use that method sometimes, but I use my bench vice as a file guide.
__________________ Andy Garrett https://www.facebook.com/GarrettKnives?ref=hl Charter Member - Kansas Custom Knifemaker's Association www.kansasknives.org "Drawing your knife from its sheath and using it in the presence of others should be an event complete with oos, ahhs, and questions." |
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