Sanch Report post Posted September 20, 2014 made a swivel knife its SS and ali the saddle rotates on a bearing as is smooth as silk . I did 99% of the machining have a great instructor. any and all comments are welcomed. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
eglideride Report post Posted September 20, 2014 VERY NICE! (If you ever decide to make these available.....put me on the list) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MonicaJacobson Report post Posted September 21, 2014 Sweet! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sanch Report post Posted September 21, 2014 egliderider, I appreciate the kind words from you and Mrs Monica! I may make two more of these one for each of my sons I can understand why there are some high priced swivel knives out there now as doing this one on a manual Lathe took some time. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Itch Report post Posted September 21, 2014 I f you ever get out this way stop on by and say Hello... Granville ,Tn.. Great motorcycle riding out this way...... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MonicaJacobson Report post Posted September 21, 2014 My husband was pretty impressed, too. Both he and my brother-in-law are into machining. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sanch Report post Posted September 22, 2014 Itch, It sounds like a good ride, only my ol girl is in a crate now frame and swing arm are at powder coat! complete redo for her motor is good and sound but putting the ol 4speed tranny back on! Monica tell your husband I send my thanks I am very novice when it comes to machining but I am trying! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
eglideride Report post Posted September 22, 2014 Stealfdawg/Itch Tennessee has some of the most beautiful riding in the country- LOVE your state- down there three times this summer- Maryville, Chattanooga, Nashville etc. Foot hills parkway, Tail of the Dragon...... Awesome! Some of the most friendly people too! (and a lot less SNOW.) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
xxsjuxx Report post Posted September 27, 2014 Awesome knife.. what sort of bearing did you use? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Feraud Report post Posted September 27, 2014 Very nice! I love seeing homemade tools. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sanch Report post Posted September 29, 2014 the bearing was a very small roller that I was lucky enough to find 4 of them so I need to make 3 more one more for me and 2 for my sons they will be half saddle vs the full ring one. Thanks for the kind words! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
builderofstuff Report post Posted October 14, 2014 excellent! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sanch Report post Posted October 15, 2014 I made another one but put the swivel in the blade holder instead of the saddle and the thing was a failure the bearing needs to be a thrust bearing so it can rotate freely...shame really cause it was a comfortable size and shape....oh well back to work Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
silverwingit Report post Posted October 18, 2014 (edited) Having dabbled in manual machine work, I am duly impressed. I wonder if you have acess to a knurl rolling machine in your shop? A little knurling on the barrel might improve your grip for those sharp turns on your leather patterns. Nice job! Michelle Edited October 18, 2014 by silverwingit Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sanch Report post Posted October 19, 2014 Michelle, thanks for the kind words one of the main reasons I decided to make the knife was the knurled barrel on my cheapo irritates, plus the larger diameter gives plenty to hold . Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
J Hayes Report post Posted October 19, 2014 I made another one but put the swivel in the blade holder instead of the saddle and the thing was a failure the bearing needs to be a thrust bearing so it can rotate freely...shame really cause it was a comfortable size and shape....oh well back to work What size thrust bearing is needed? One of my flex shaft handpieces uses a pretty small thrust bearing, I can take a look Monday and get dimensions if you're interested at all. Jeremy Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sanch Report post Posted October 19, 2014 Jeremy, thanks for the offer but I think I am going to convert it to a regular swivel saddle style knife come Monday. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
slipangle Report post Posted October 21, 2014 Real nice, Stealfdawg. I too like working with metals. I like your design. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sanch Report post Posted October 22, 2014 thanks for the kind words! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
