Contributing Member fredk Posted May 27, 2023 Contributing Member Report Posted May 27, 2023 (edited) Very excellent What method did you use to cut / shape the round? Edited May 27, 2023 by fredk Quote Al speling misteaks aer all mi own werk..
CFM chuck123wapati Posted May 28, 2023 CFM Report Posted May 28, 2023 13 hours ago, fredk said: Very excellent What method did you use to cut / shape the round? a small round jewlers or needle file, they sell them in sets of six or so different shaped files for less than ten bucks in most hardware stores or Walmarts over here. https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07WDCBJ1G/ref=sspa_dk_detail_0?pd_rd_i=B07WDCBJ1G&pd_rd_w=zrgcq&content-id=amzn1.sym.f734d1a2-0bf9-4a26-ad34-2e1b969a5a75&pf_rd_p=f734d1a2-0bf9-4a26-ad34-2e1b969a5a75&pf_rd_r=7QYBX8BZEYDSYKRSN8PB&pd_rd_wg=dtMG1&pd_rd_r=188ab0b2-ceec-4a7b-ab29-ec269340906a&s=musical-instruments&sp_csd=d2lkZ2V0TmFtZT1zcF9kZXRhaWw&th=1 Quote Worked in a prison for 30 years if I aint shiny every time I comment its no big deal, I just don't wave pompoms. “I won’t be wronged, I won’t be insulted, and I won’t be laid a hand on. I don’t do these things to other people, and I require the same from them.” THE DUKE!
Contributing Member fredk Posted May 28, 2023 Contributing Member Report Posted May 28, 2023 Thanks. I have many sets of small files, from jewellers super small to larger small files, plenty to choose from. I use them in my plastic model building Quote Al speling misteaks aer all mi own werk..
Members Tequila Posted May 28, 2023 Author Members Report Posted May 28, 2023 On 5/21/2023 at 2:25 PM, fredk said: Well, I have a sort-of beader. It works I made the working end at a slight angle. I thought it would be easier to work Total width across is about 6.5mm (1/4 inch), with the bead about 4mm The test leather is only 2.1mm (5 oz ?) thick. The beader needs running to and back, going deeper on each run. I went as deep as I could on my test piece but I reckon I would get a better rounded bead on thicker leather I might try to make a smaller sized beader I like it, nice rounded top, that’s what I’m after. 20 hours ago, chuck123wapati said: i made one today thought i would share. Found a long shank bolt with the right size shank to fit the knife. Cut to length, squared the hex with a sander. cut the round first , then narrowed the square to what i figured i wanted and filed in the outside bevel. Took about 30 minutes. I would suggest stainless bolts if you can find them but its not a problem to use regular bolts. Your creativity and inventiveness never cease to amaze me. Quote
CFM chuck123wapati Posted May 28, 2023 CFM Report Posted May 28, 2023 2 hours ago, Tequila said: I like it, nice rounded top, that’s what I’m after. Your creativity and inventiveness never cease to amaze me. being poor made me learn things and a cheapskate to boot lol now i just cant see spending money on stuff i can make 6 hours ago, fredk said: Thanks. I have many sets of small files, from jewellers super small to larger small files, plenty to choose from. I use them in my plastic model building Some day i will finish this. Quote Worked in a prison for 30 years if I aint shiny every time I comment its no big deal, I just don't wave pompoms. “I won’t be wronged, I won’t be insulted, and I won’t be laid a hand on. I don’t do these things to other people, and I require the same from them.” THE DUKE!
Contributing Member fredk Posted May 28, 2023 Contributing Member Report Posted May 28, 2023 Nice kit, make sure all the parts are plastic bagged. Seal the bags real good. Its very easy to loose parts out of boxes Quote Al speling misteaks aer all mi own werk..
Northmount Posted May 29, 2023 Report Posted May 29, 2023 19 hours ago, chuck123wapati said: being poor made me learn things and a cheapskate to boot lol now i just cant see spending money on stuff i can make I can relate to that! Nice job too. Quote
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