Friction folder progress - Lots of pics.

[Spikey DaPikey]

Realy like the look of that

 

[chris_r]

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

I got a "You're not taking that to ASDA, are you?" from her in doors yesterday. Don't say I said so, but it's likely. ;-)

 

[chris_r]

Quick progress report. I ordered some 3mm stainless rod which turned you to be 3.25mm when it arrived. I was a little upset that I had to mess about finding appropriately sized drill bits and opening up the holes, but it's done now. Yesterday I glued the spacer and the two corresponding pins to one of the scales. When I arrived at work today the glue had set, so at lunchtime I glued on the remaining scale and glued the lanyard tube in place. It's now clamped and the glue is slowly curing. Hopefully, tomorrow night I'll be able to start shaping the handle, and I may even have it finished for Brockwell on Saturday. Can't wait.

 

[geordienemisis]

Chris where did you get the blade or did you make from some stock? let me know mate. It looks really good going to be one good blade when ya done.

 

[chris_r]

FGYT, aka Duncan, made it. Posting using my phone, so linking to his profile is out at the moment. You should be able to search for a member though.

 

[R.Lewis]

Got my pivot pin, 3mm rod and tube for lanyard now. Turns out my order for the walnut did not go through though so looking at reusing old chair...

 

[chris_r]

Bet it'll not take long to finish it off now. Looking forward to seeing it when it's done. Finished mine on Friday, just in time for Brockwell at the weekend.


friction_folder_87__72ppi by gibbermonkey, on Flickr


friction_folder_88__72ppi by gibbermonkey, on Flickr


friction_folder_89__72ppi by gibbermonkey, on Flickr


friction_folder_90__72ppi by gibbermonkey, on Flickr


friction_folder_91__72ppi by gibbermonkey, on Flickr


friction_folder_92__72ppi by gibbermonkey, on Flickr

 

[ex-member Raikey]

heyup Chris,....

you made a loveley job of this mate,....

very clean,...thanks for allowing me to handle it on saturday night,....

shame you couldnt hang about longer on the sunday,...........

Stu,...

 

[chris_r]

heyup Chris,....

you made a loveley job of this mate,....

very clean,...thanks for allowing me to handle it on saturday night,....

shame you couldnt hang about longer on the sunday,...........

Stu,...

Stu, you've got exquisite taste. ;-) Didn't feel right leaving that early. Not be doing that again. I'll be hanging around a bit longer next time I think. Took a branch for a sling shot with me, so maybe a bit of target practice next time.

Hope you guys made good use of the bacon.

 

[hiho]

very nice thanks for sharing

 

[brancho]

Chris
Thats a top job. Its a nice blade too.

 

[woodgrain]

That is beautiful! A credit to you both.

Graeme

 

[chris_r]

Thanks for the comments guys, and you're right, Duncan's done a cracking job of the blade. My SAK doesn't get a look in any more.

 

[R.Lewis]

Looking really good. Hope to start mine at weekend. May try making out of single block of wood if can set up my table saw.

 

[HHazeldean]

That looks amazing!! Really nice knife.