Giving knife repair a try.
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Pins in knife. Starting to look like something.
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I will post when finished still have to file pins and sand. I am starting to like the look. What I like most is using up parts I had no use for and making something out of it.
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The light colored Micartas like white and Ivory will pick up dark stains from polishing and other ways. I too sand down to 1500 with wet or dry and some of this tends to stay in the lighter color Micarta material. I have found that Brasso takes this right off. Just get a little on a rag and rub it off. My Brasso is very old and when it gets thick, I add a little water to it and shake it up good.
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Olde Cutler,OLDE CUTLER wrote: ↑Mon Jan 24, 2022 8:17 pmThe light colored Micartas like white and Ivory will pick up dark stains from polishing and other ways. I too sand down to 1500 with wet or dry and some of this tends to stay in the lighter color Micarta material. I have found that Brasso takes this right off. Just get a little on a rag and rub it off. My Brasso is very old and when it gets thick, I add a little water to it and shake it up good.
You are saying Brasso the metal polish is that correct? Thanks for that information. The micartas are driving me crazy trying to have them look the same as when I purchased them. One more question do you use a buffer on the micarta? and if you do what color polish do you use?
Thank you for your help on this.
Nev
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I am surprised how nice it turned out. From just parts.
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Your getting better and better, very good job Nev.
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Thank you David.
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Yes, the Brasso metal polish. I used it on the micarta on the black and white unit I recently did, worked great on the ivory paper micarta. I don't usually buff micarta on a powered buffer, just sand to 1500 and use Flitz polish by hand. Just the way I do it, you certainly could use a buffer. Beside the very fine polishing grit in the Brasso, the cleaner part in it that you smell seems to do most of the work. Could be ammonia?Nev52 wrote: ↑Mon Jan 24, 2022 9:02 pmOlde Cutler,OLDE CUTLER wrote: ↑Mon Jan 24, 2022 8:17 pmThe light colored Micartas like white and Ivory will pick up dark stains from polishing and other ways. I too sand down to 1500 with wet or dry and some of this tends to stay in the lighter color Micarta material. I have found that Brasso takes this right off. Just get a little on a rag and rub it off. My Brasso is very old and when it gets thick, I add a little water to it and shake it up good.
You are saying Brasso the metal polish is that correct? Thanks for that information. The micartas are driving me crazy trying to have them look the same as when I purchased them. One more question do you use a buffer on the micarta? and if you do what color polish do you use?
Thank you for your help on this.
Nev
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You're becoming quite the knifemaker Nev! I absolutely love this last trapper especially with the new blade you built, it's exactly the kind of manual knife I would look for and buy! Keep up your teriffic work!
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Olde Cutler,
Thanks for the information.
Nev
Thanks for the information.
Nev
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Thank you Marco,
That is quite the complement. I am still learning. It is challenging but I enjoy it.
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Nev
That is quite the complement. I am still learning. It is challenging but I enjoy it.
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Nev
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I like the way you innovate, and are willing to try something different. People on here have inspired you, and at the same time you are inspiring others.
You are building an impressive set of skills!
You are building an impressive set of skills!
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Thanks Reverand,
You are correct!! I have been inspired buy individuals on this sight and the work they do. I have seen your work and numerous others on AAPK who have amazed me with the work they do. I also would like to say I would not have been able to get started on this hobby without the help ,advice and encouragement from AAPK members.
Thank you all.
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Nev
You are correct!! I have been inspired buy individuals on this sight and the work they do. I have seen your work and numerous others on AAPK who have amazed me with the work they do. I also would like to say I would not have been able to get started on this hobby without the help ,advice and encouragement from AAPK members.
Thank you all.
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Nev
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Thank you Cudgee,
I still have a long way to go. I still am intimidated to try this on a more expensive knife. Still small steps.
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Nev
I still have a long way to go. I still am intimidated to try this on a more expensive knife. Still small steps.
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Nev
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Looks great! You’re getting better with each knife.
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Thanks Jeff,
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One more kit knife. This is a small lock back. I used G10 on the scales. I like the look. Only thing I don't like is I hit the scale with the file when I was filing down the bolster pins. I still have to sand out the blade buff out the bolsters and sharpen. Maybe tomorrow if not to cold in the barn. Thanks for looking.
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I love that knife Nev! I love the lime-green you chose for the covers too! I love the needle-point blade three! LOL! Do you mind me asking what is the name of the kit, and where can it be purchased? Thx! P.S.-That cover scratch is barely noticeable, I'd bet it will buff right out!Nev52 wrote: ↑Thu Jan 27, 2022 11:43 pm One more kit knife. This is a small lock back. I used G10 on the scales. I like the look. Only thing I don't like is I hit the scale with the file when I was filing down the bolster pins. I still have to sand out the blade buff out the bolsters and sharpen. Maybe tomorrow if not to cold in the barn. Thanks for looking.
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Great job Nev! I have that same kit and I think you did a better job
on the bolsters than I did...
on the bolsters than I did...
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Thanks' Marco,
I purchased the kit from( Knife Country USA) I usually buy from Smoky Mountain knife works but they are out of stock.
Rough Rider C56 custom shop kit. Only thing there shipping is high compared to SMKW.
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Nev
I purchased the kit from( Knife Country USA) I usually buy from Smoky Mountain knife works but they are out of stock.
Rough Rider C56 custom shop kit. Only thing there shipping is high compared to SMKW.
Regards
Nev
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David your are to modest. I have looked at your builds and I think they are great!!
What I like about AAPK we all learn together and give suggestions on different issues that arise during the repair.
Thanks' again.
Nev
What I like about AAPK we all learn together and give suggestions on different issues that arise during the repair.
Thanks' again.
Nev
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Thanks Nev! I'll check it out!
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This will be the last one I will bore you all with. I am going to give it a break for a while until I buy some junk knives.
Rough Ryder small lock back kit. I added the maple scales. I feel like each one is getting a little better. Still have a long way to go.
Nev
Rough Ryder small lock back kit. I added the maple scales. I feel like each one is getting a little better. Still have a long way to go.
Nev
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Very good job Nev. I found for some reason that those scales that had angles like that
were hard for me to get a good fit. Looks good though....
were hard for me to get a good fit. Looks good though....
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