Making a single blade slipjoint folder
Don Robinson will lead you through all the steps from start to finish making a single blade slipjoint pocket knife using traditional pin construction.
A complete CAD design for the knife will be furnished to you after you sign up for the course.
Minimum required equipment:
Drill press, belt sander, propane or acetylene torch, 4% silver solder and flux, and miscellaneous hand tools.
Suggested helpful equipment:
Small milling machine, Knifemaker's belt grinder.
Materials needed:
3/32" blade and back spring material, .030 to .040 brass or stainless steel sheet, bolster material, 1/16" and 3/32"" dia. pin material to match bolsters, a 3/32" reamer, a #44 drill, a center drill.
Duration of class is 45 days.
Cost: $49.95 includes CAD design.
Last edited by Don Robinson; 06-30-2006 at 07:47 AM.
Reason: Edited to change to traditional pin construction
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