The new tools look good Jim, can't wait to see the finished drawknife. I wish I had your patience when it comes to making whatever tools you need for making the work easier, but I don't. Have a great week. Dan.
Ow do! The strings were twingin' an' a wangin' and it still looked good! I was under the impression that having a square cross section improved the handle adhesion. ........ maybe a touch of weld and a pass or two of a grinder would improve things? I like the concept of one die to do it all though! ..... Very Tolkienesque! 10,000 hrs to make a master .... but you don't need to be a master, just capable! And I think you are getting that under your belt nicely! Would a "C" shaped depth gauge that you could just drop on and off the bottom die be an idea?
I don't have a forge and I'm not sure if it is something I want to get into at this stage but I do enjoy watching the process...especially the trial and error stuff just to see how things can be improved.
You might try "back-bending" your stock before using the profile die, it might save you some time having to straighten the blade. You put the opposite bend into the bar, then bend that happens with the forging of the taper/profile will bring it back to straight.
Be kinda nice if you could get a big puff of air to blow the slag off the die occasionally. Not too much to cool the steel but enough to clear the slag. Don't know how you'd rig that one. You'd need another foot to punch a valve or something. Nothing long winded just a quick hard puff of air. Wouldn't want it to blow it across the room but clear the die.
It’s all a learning curve Jim, enjoy watching you find out what works what does not and amending the process! All the best Graham 👍
Just happy to be along for the ride with you mate looking forward to being able to purchase a handmade tool from Jim the toolmaker 🇦🇺🇦🇺🇦🇺
Prof you are doing great for a learner , don't beat yourself up
Everything is a learning experience and process. Adjust, try again, go on. When you have the will and desire, you can do anything!
The anvil repair looks like it’s holding nicely, love the videos. Keep up the good work
The new tools look good Jim, can't wait to see the finished drawknife. I wish I had your patience when it comes to making whatever tools you need for making the work easier, but I don't. Have a great week. Dan.
It's great to see u on the forge build u created
Great job Jim! Enjoyed the video keep them coming! Have a good one my friend.
nice job Jim hoping to buy one of these drawknives one day have to make it an auction
Looks good bud!!!
Ow do!
The strings were twingin' an' a wangin' and it still looked good!
I was under the impression that having a square cross section improved the handle adhesion. ........ maybe a touch of weld and a pass or two of a grinder would improve things?
I like the concept of one die to do it all though! ..... Very Tolkienesque!
10,000 hrs to make a master .... but you don't need to be a master, just capable! And I think you are getting that under your belt nicely!
Would a "C" shaped depth gauge that you could just drop on and off the bottom die be an idea?
I don't have a forge and I'm not sure if it is something I want to get into at this stage but I do enjoy watching the process...especially the trial and error stuff just to see how things can be improved.
It looks like you're catching up. Good morning buddy.
Looks like it will work well for you. Have you considered making slips for timber framing.💚💜⚒🛠👷🏻♂️
You might try "back-bending" your stock before using the profile die, it might save you some time having to straighten the blade. You put the opposite bend into the bar, then bend that happens with the forging of the taper/profile will bring it back to straight.
I will try it out, thanks for the tip.
Awesome
Great. Interested in a debarking drawknife when they're available. Have lots of logs to debark for our timber frame projects.
I'm actually working on a run right now. I'll let you know when they're finished.
@@TheTradesmanChannel Copy that.
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Be kinda nice if you could get a big puff of air to blow the slag off the die occasionally. Not too much to cool the steel but enough to clear the slag. Don't know how you'd rig that one. You'd need another foot to punch a valve or something. Nothing long winded just a quick hard puff of air. Wouldn't want it to blow it across the room but clear the die.
That is a fantastic idea Clyde. Wouldn't be too hard to do I don't think.
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laughing is not how your draw a knife laughing with pencil and paper