Thread: What are you working on?

Originally Posted by Gasman

Yep, Thats the ones Mike. And Rez, You are 100% correct. And yes, No Jig. I still haven't made one. I had done one side then flipped it over and didn't think about the direction of the wheel. Live and learn. At least no blood was shed. It might make for a really short blade some day.
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It'll make a shorty.!!

Remember to tape off anything you don't want scratched, with scotch tape.

1 5/8 inch shorty. Kinda short for a shorty but maybe some day when I get caught up on all the others I got to work on still. I got three more on the bench to finish but think I'll do a bit of honing this eve. After I knock a few things off the honey-do list. Ha.

Gasman, I never worry about the big pivot holes. Once the pins are tight they really are quite stable. There are those that do and there is no right or wrong answer, it is all strictly optional.

These are really pretty. That Lafayette looks a little plain next to the gorgeous W&Bs and I know it's just a standard Solingen 5/8" -- but mine's actually one of my favorites. Takes a great edge and I always think of Lucinda.

Originally Posted by Gasman

1 5/8 inch shorty. Kinda short for a shorty but maybe some day when I get caught up on all the others I got to work on still. I got three more on the bench to finish but think I'll do a bit of honing this eve. After I knock a few things off the honey-do list. Ha.

That's not that bad.!
Here's one I did, that's not much bigger than a SE blade.

Originally Posted by Gasman

1 5/8 inch shorty. Kinda short for a shorty but maybe some day when I get caught up on all the others I got to work on still. I got three more on the bench to finish but think I'll do a bit of honing this eve. After I knock a few things off the honey-do list. Ha.

Ok, so you make a short--shorty, but make it with a big smile so you can get to those places under your jaw that you have trouble with.

Just a thought

Got magnets and epoxy to finally make a hug and in the next few days get my lathe set up. Gotta clear out from my room to make a baby room! Down to the basement I go.

Ah an so begins life as a cellar dweller.

I have a room in the basement as well. I kind of like my little spot.

Originally Posted by cudarunner

Ok, so you make a short--shorty, but make it with a big smile so you can get to those places under your jaw that you have trouble with.

Just a thought

Good idea Roy. In the future.