My latest restoration...

My latest effort... The blade is sanded to a 400-grit satin finish. The scales are padouk wood with a CA finish... Brass spacer.

It came out pretty well, but of course we'll focus on the flaws... I haven't gotten the hang of shaping the spacer perfectly... I managed to put a bubble in the finish at the pivot pin... And the blade doesn't sit quite right between the scales, but I'm pretty sure it's the blade in this case. When layed flat on my hone, it's not even... Grind is off center, I think.

Overall, I'm happy with it. This one's going up for sale shortly... :)

Josh

Still, pretty good work. I'd just recommend giving the tip of the spine a once-over with the 400. That part is usually neglected even though it's very easy once you get the hang of it. Good goin' Josh :tu

Good catch there... That was actually partly a finger print. It could use a little buff with my Dremel bristle discs, though...

Josh

Nice work, Josh! :tu

Recognize the wood? :)

Josh

Sure do.. I put it on a W&B 13/16 chopper, but you shaped it better :cool:

I'm thinking about getting a small belt sander. Nothing like Bill's Burr King, but something to speed along the sanding and help even it out would be nice. :)

Josh

I'm thinking the same but am tapped out for cash. Still, it's only like $70

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Originally Posted by JoshEarl

Recognize the wood? :)

Josh

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Looks familiar. ;) That bubinga has a really nice color and grain.

Oops. Did I get the name of the wood wrong? I got the wood from Jim, so he would know...

Josh

That looks like the bubinga to me. The padauk is redder with a less-pronounced grain. I could be wrong, though.

No, I think you're right. The other wood is much redder. This is more dark brown.

Josh

Great looking scales and blade. I like the traditional shapes, I am a form follows fuction type of guy.
I really must start doing better on my blades, yours and several others have put me to shame.

Charlie

Very nice...I like the brass pins...they jump out from the wood! You said it was finished in CA...what I CA?

Christmas is approaching...could be time to ask for "toys" to start with some restoration work....hmmmmmm.
:hmmm:

Greg

Nice Work.

CA = superglue. You basically apply it in thin coats with a rubber glove... After about 12 to 15 coats, you sand it up to a mirror finish. It's very cool, if a little time consuming...

Josh