Don Robinson book endorsement

[Messinger]

I just finished my first folder using Don's "My Way" construction procedure (exclusively) and have to say "Two tumbs way up". Thanks Don. I've done one locking-liner the traditional way and one Don's way. I like Don's way.

-Ben

[Bill Vining]

Well, where's the photo? Pictures..........we need pictures!

Bill

[Messinger]

Hi Bill, I posted a picture in the 'Display Case'. You can see it here.

Be kind. It's only my second knife.

-Ben

[rhrocker]

Don's book was a great help to me also on folder #1 (then #'s 2, 3, 4, and now 5). It's open as I type on my workbench. Great reference material. Also the tutorials of Ray Rogers and Jason Howell are great.

[Don Robinson]

Ben and Robert, thanks for the kind words.

CigarMan, when are you going to build your linerlock folder?

It gives me great pleasure to have helped someone with their knifemaking and have them acknowledge the help.

"My Way" is certainly different, but it does work, huh?

Thanks again, my friends. Don't be a stranger now, you have my email address.

[Messinger]

Hey Don,
now that I know you're listening I'll add some details. There are several things that really appeal to me beyond the obvious. One is ease of assembly/dissasembly. With my first knife done the tradditional way I wore out quite a few 0-80 screws durring the lengthy assembly/dissasembly process I performed dozens of times durring construction. Not an issue with your method. Second, is the precision and "snappiness" (that's a technical term isn't it?) of the detent. Wow I Love that detent! It has authority. It barks out "This blade is closed!" Lastly I absolutely am sold on the method of insuring correct blade/washer/liner clearance and allignment. I went as accurate as I could and only used 0.001" total combined clearance between blade/washers/liners and reamed my pivot to just barely a clearance fit (I mean BARELY). The result was more than I could have hoped for. No perceptable play whatsoever, and the blade swings through the full arch with almost no resistance at all. Zero play and zero resistance - I looked lik this and my dad-in-law who recieved it looked like this Thanks, Don. Couldn't have done it without your help.

-Ben M.

ps - I photo-documented the construction and gave Dad a little photo album with the knife so he could see it progressing through all the stages of construction and finishing work. He really liked that too and said it would make it much easier to prove to his buddies that he was telling the truth. (That was a nice compliment)

[Bill Vining]

Don,
Guess you may have missed my folder. Here is a link to the Dislpay Case. http://knifenetwork.com/forum/showthread.php?t=22280
I will also put in my vote for Don's book!

Messinger,
That's an awesome knife. Mammoth is is tough to work with but it looks like you nailed it. Great job!

Bill

[Don Robinson]

Originally Posted by Messinger

Hey Don,

ps - I photo-documented the construction and gave Dad a little photo album with the knife so he could see it progressing through all the stages of construction and finishing work. He really liked that too and said it would make it much easier to prove to his buddies that he was telling the truth. (That was a nice compliment)

That's great, Ben. It's too late for me now, but I know my Dad would have appreciated a gift like that, too.

I do the same for all my customers. Pictures and descriptions of their work in progress.

You do good work, Ben. Very nice work.

[Don Robinson]

[QUOTE=CigarMan]Don,
Guess you may have missed my folder. Here is a link to the Dislpay Case. http://knifenetwork.com/forum/showthread.php?t=22280
I will also put in my vote for Don's book!

Bill, yes, I missed your folder.

What can I say? Stunning work!!! That one should bring a very nice price.