Friction folder progress - Lots of pics.

[chris_r]

I got a message from FGYT, AKA Duncan, recently to let me know he'd finished a friction folder blade that I was interested in, so I thought I'd post a few pics to show how the handle making process is going. Thanks to Duncan; I really like the blade.


friction_folder_05__72ppi by gibbermonkey, on Flickr


friction_folder_11__72ppi by gibbermonkey, on Flickr


friction_folder_10__72ppi by gibbermonkey, on Flickr


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friction_folder_25__72ppi by gibbermonkey, on Flickr


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friction_folder_28__72ppi by gibbermonkey, on Flickr


friction_folder_33__72ppi by gibbermonkey, on Flickr


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friction_folder_37__72ppi by gibbermonkey, on Flickr

Once I get hold of some 3mm stainless rod I can glue it up and start shaping the handle. Can't wait.

 

[Robbi]

that looks really good, looking forward to seeing the finished item. Nice one

 

[sasquatch]

I love friction folders, nice work! Nice handle shape there, it looks much better than a standard peasant. You'll be loving it when it's finished, you can't beat a decent folder!

 

[dwardo]

Never owned a friction folder but i now want one, thats gonna turn out nice.

 

[John Fenna]

That looks fantastic!
A friction folder muti-tool

 

[chris_r]

Thanks guys. I'm really looking forward to getting it done. It will be a welcome replacement for my SAK.

 

[T1Viper]

that looks great, cant wait to see it finished.

Tom

 

[Biker]

Wow, I hadn't realised it was such a simple system. I imagined hidden flat springs etc much like a penknife is. Most impressed with that. Love the bottle opener and 6mm hexagonal hole for screwdriver bits. Very clever that. Nice work Duncan and the woodwork looks good too.

 

[R.Lewis]

Looking good!!

I've got the next blade from Duncan so about to do the same! The peasant handles just don't do it justice. What wood you using? I've got some Walnut on order.

 

[chris_r]

Looking good!!

I've got the next blade from Duncan so about to do the same! The peasant handles just don't do it justice. What wood you using? I've got some Walnut on order.

Strange you should mention it; that is walnut. I had some lying about that I had spare and thought I may as well use it up. The pins will all be stainless, and the handle will be finished with clear Danish oil. I may even go so far as to make a leather sheath, complete with integral lanyard, for the little guy to snooze in.

 

[Mojoracinguk]

Niiiiiiiice with a capital N!
Think it will look kinda cute when finished......look after it wont ya.....

Mojo

 

[R.Lewis]

Spooky! Two rehandled with Walnut, I'm gonna use brass pins and liners on mine, so will have some differances! . How you doing the pivot pin? figure still need to adjust so will use similar system to original peasant handle.

 

[telwebb]

Wow - I've been trying to sketch something like that (with opener, trolley key but no hex) for ages - I can't even get it to work on paper!!! Nice work guys - I'll be watching with interest and envy

 

[chris_r]

Spooky! Two rehandled with Walnut, I'm gonna use brass pins and liners on mine, so will have some differances! . How you doing the pivot pin? figure still need to adjust so will use similar system to original peasant handle.

I asked Duncan to supply the pin. It's essentially a stainless tube with an internal thread at either end, into which a torx screw is fitted. It came with a couple of copper washers to space the blade and scales. I'll post a pic later on tonight.

 

[Magentus]

Sweet handle - nice job.

 

[chris_r]

There we go; a couple more pictures including a pic of the pin. Not managed to do much, other than add the lanyard hole, as I've still not managed to get hold of the stainless rod I'm after.


friction_folder_43__72ppi by gibbermonkey, on Flickr


friction_folder_46__72ppi by gibbermonkey, on Flickr


friction_folder_48__72ppi by gibbermonkey, on Flickr

 

[R.Lewis]

That pin is ideal, gonna get something similar. Can't wait to start my one now.

 

[lannyman8]

hey Chris thats awesome, think i might nick that idea of ya.....

is she coming to Brockwell for a test?????

 

[chris_r]

hey Chris thats awesome, think i might nick that idea of ya.....

is she coming to Brockwell for a test?????

If I can get a length of 3mm stainless in time there's a chance. Just ordered some, so hopefully it will turn up sharp enough to allow me to get it done in time for Brockers. That's this weeks mission.

 

[FGYT]

That pin is ideal, gonna get something similar. Can't wait to start my one now.

yes its the one i designed it to use 1/4" hardened stainless pivot pin (i do need to order some more they are from the USA tho )


looking good Chris

oh the lump on the end of the tang with the hex in it is to release Trollys without using a pound coin


ATB

Duncan