Members dirkba Posted April 13, 2014 Members Report Posted April 13, 2014 (edited) This project was inspired by the forum. I decided to try my hand at making 2 tools I desperately needed. At a second hand tool shop I bought an old worn down wood chisel and an arbor. (Spade drill bit) These were to become a set of skiving knifes. I hope the pictures tell the story, because I am now the proud owner of these self made durable work pieces. Cheers Dirk Edited April 13, 2014 by northmount Spade bit Quote
dirtclod Posted April 13, 2014 Report Posted April 13, 2014 Neat ideal and nice work. I'm going to try my hand at the spade bit skiver. I have been using a box plane blade to skive with and it works pretty good, but it's a little bit wide to hold and use very much. Quote I'm old enough to know that i don't know everything.
Members dirkba Posted April 13, 2014 Author Members Report Posted April 13, 2014 Hi Dirtclod, Cut the tapered edge of the spade bit of or else the handle is too long. Good luck Dirk Quote
Members TomG Posted April 13, 2014 Members Report Posted April 13, 2014 What's the wooden block used for? Quote Tom Gregory Legacy Leathercraft www.legacyleathercraft.com www.etsy.com/shop/legacyleathercraft
Members WyomingSlick Posted April 13, 2014 Members Report Posted April 13, 2014 Applause for your can-do attitude. Your oupa would be proud of you. Quote (John 8:32) And ye shall know the truth, and the truth shall make you free. (KJV) And the truth is that religion is nothing more than the lame attempt by largely ignorant people to bring sense and order to a world that was beyond their comprehension. Once you see religion for the delusional and superstitious artifact it is............... you will be free !
Members dirkba Posted April 14, 2014 Author Members Report Posted April 14, 2014 Hi Tomg, The block was shaped on a belt sander to form the handle on the spade bit. Cheers Dirk Quote
Members silverwingit Posted April 14, 2014 Members Report Posted April 14, 2014 I've thought about doing this, but I have held off because I don't know how to grind the metal to a fine edge without negatively impacting the tool's temper. I wonder if you are at all concerned about ruining the temper on these blades by grinding them so heavily? Or perhaps you have a technique that avoids this problem. If so, would you mind sharing it? Thanks, Michelle Quote
Members Feraud Posted April 14, 2014 Members Report Posted April 14, 2014 Nice result. It is very creative and inspirational, not to mention cost effective! This is going on my mental "to do" list! Quote
Members dirkba Posted April 14, 2014 Author Members Report Posted April 14, 2014 Hi Michelle, The tempering was not an real issue as these tools are doing "soft" work cutting into leather. However I did cool the steel down, by dumping it in cold water, while grinding away. Remember that the steel is not really that thick to start of with. So it really cools down quickly by submersing it in cold water. Give it a go!! Quote
Members silverwingit Posted April 14, 2014 Members Report Posted April 14, 2014 (edited) I was thinking more about holding the edge you've worked hard to achieve. Yes, quenching in water is a good idea. I do believe I have a couple old chisels to have a go with. Nothing to lose, right? Thanks for pointing the way, Dirk! Michelle Edited April 14, 2014 by silverwingit Quote
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