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01-20-2013, 02:17 PM
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Damascus filework
Got a few damascus blanks in the mail yesterday that I am playing with. I wanted to do some filework on the spine of one of them I am making for my wife (yes she wants a knife). Can I do the filework on a blank that is already hardened and tempered? What is the best way to protect the blade when clamping it in a vise?
Also howdo I post pics here??
Thanks for any and all help as this is an addicting hobby!
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01-20-2013, 04:36 PM
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Sandwich it in leather when in the vise. A sharp chainsaw file might still work, otherwise diamond round and three square files for hardened steel.
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01-20-2013, 07:11 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Eli Jensen
Sandwich it in leather when in the vise. A sharp chainsaw file might still work, otherwise diamond round and three square files for hardened steel.
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Thanks, no diamond files yet but plenty of chainsaw files.
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01-20-2013, 10:11 PM
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google Lopaki. its a lapidary supply house, they've got great deals one small diamond files and you can buy them individually
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01-21-2013, 04:23 PM
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How long will the diamond files last? Will they get me through a knife or? Also how do they cut ?
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02-12-2013, 07:26 AM
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I use a flex shaft tool (Foredom type) with silicon carbide 1/4" bits and thin cut-off wheels when doing vine and thorn work on my ADS blades. They're hardened to 58/60. Use medium to slow speeds and it goes well.
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03-28-2013, 02:14 PM
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i wana ask the life of diamond files, if any body can help...
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