Great video- very clear and easy to follow.

I would have gone totally wrong but for this. I would have used a mallet to hammer the pins in, I can see now why that is wrong with brass. Now to find out how you got that image on your blade. I’m presuming it’s etched in after forging or you are the greatest Damascus blade maker of all time to make moonrise over a town. I really like how you explain things, simply without talking down or patronising. It’s been a long time since the decision to subscribe to a channel has been so easy for me.

@DIYeasycrafts

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks Mark really appreciate the feedback. Blade was electro etched. Actually a fairly easy process using a 12 volt care battery charger, slat water and self adhesive vinyl. Check out one of my electro etching how to videos and thanks again for taking the time

Finally, a substantive, easy to follow explanation for bolster mounting with readily availbe tools. I needed this info as my soldering technique is terrible.

@DIYeasycrafts

2 жыл бұрын

Glad you liked it!

Thanks for the video! Very informative.

Simple, clear, and instructional video! Well done. Thank you.

Your tutorials are awesome and informative. Like the two tone etching also. Definitely try on my next knife build

I like your approach on using just simple tools laying around just about any ones shop to complete your projects..

Thank you.Video will help me a lot in the future with my knife builds.

That's a great looking knife. Thanks for making this video

Simple techniques- awesome results 👏👏

Great lookin' blade!

Beautiful work

Beautiful knife. Really like the brass bolsters with the near black scales. Excellent work.

@DIYeasycrafts

Жыл бұрын

Thanks Glen really appreciate the feedback

Magnifico,semplicemente magnifico. Bravo.

Love it

I love this video, have now watched it 5 times and sub'd. Thanks for sharing!

@DIYeasycrafts

6 жыл бұрын

If you are going to make brass bolsters try this method to install scales with nice tight scale to bolster seams. kzread.info/dash/bejne/mWequJl_lLrIdps.html

Great job 👍🏻

Superb video! Nice and straightforward, easy to follow, meaningful voiceover, great end product - loved it 👍

@DIYeasycrafts

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much!

You do tremendous work!!

@DIYeasycrafts

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks. Actually trying to improve all the time. Check out this video for dovetail stainless bolsters kzread.info/dash/bejne/f22NlqebdpTAZdo.html

Easy technique thank you

You have skillz!

Well done.

very nice

That is a good looking knife!

@DIYeasycrafts

4 жыл бұрын

Thank you Sir

Very pretty

Nice work, I wish you had added a segment on how you marched the bolsters and handle scales so well

@DIYeasycrafts

6 жыл бұрын

will try to add it to next video

@UrthFyr3

6 жыл бұрын

DIYeasycrafts thanks! I appreciate the quick response!

@jastee

4 жыл бұрын

Same

nice work

You can also get brass pin rods at a welding supply store.

Hi.. Great video. Do you lacquer the brass to stop it tarnishing?

I wonder how the knife looks with every day use. Does the brass patina in a way that works with the carbon steel, or does one stick out more than the other?

I have those same paper plates.

I've always peened the bolsters in place because I never thought the pins would disappear with epoxy alone. It worked here but have u tried both ways? Just wondering what you think.

@BlueMacGyver

2 жыл бұрын

I was thinking the same thing. Why would I rely on epoxy alone?

I’m impressed....For one thing the proficiency and accuracy with which you handle that angle grinder. What type and size of wheels are you using. I have a 4” used primarily for cutting and grinding hard metal. I’ve not thought of using it in more non forgiving applications. Even the torquing would seem to be a challenge. Please help me understand. Thanks

@DIYeasycrafts

3 жыл бұрын

I actually mostly used flap sanding wheels from Harbor Freight. 4.5 inch. In my more recent videos I do almost everything on the 2x72 grinder

Have you tried making brass liners and brass bolsters that are of one solid price of brass? I'm thinking about doing it but it does seem kind of challenging

@DIYeasycrafts

Жыл бұрын

I have not. Your right it would be a lot of work

@alexbeedie6940

7 ай бұрын

The hardest part would be keeping it flat unless you have a milling machine

Where do you get your brass? I have been looking and it isn't cheep! LOL

How do you keep the epoxy from melting under the heat of the sanders and flap wheel? Water naturally is what I would think to apply often along with fresh belts, but even with fresh belts on small amounts of brass can heat up quick.

@josephcimino4203

3 жыл бұрын

Did you get a response?

There’s a familiar New England accent. ❤️

@NodnarbRS

4 жыл бұрын

I’m from Kansas originally. I don’t relate to his accent at all. :)

when i sand down the brass pins they get so hot it messes up the epoxy i use to fix the handles down? :/

is there a stencil I could buy like the the one etched on your knife?

@DIYeasycrafts

6 жыл бұрын

I just printed it out on my craft vinyl cutting machine

where to order the brass stock?

Йопрст..... На русском языке не смог найти, нашёл на иностранном. Спасибо за видео, нашёл именно то, что искал!!!

Brass doesn't stick well with brass. I'd worry about them coming lose over time.

@thedillestpickle

2 жыл бұрын

Would you use a silver brazing?

is it the epoxy that holds the bolster to tang? no pinning?

@DIYeasycrafts

5 жыл бұрын

No the bolsters have both epoxy and pins

Which drill press vice are you using?

@DIYeasycrafts

3 жыл бұрын

Got it at Harbor Freight

I never seen someone put bolsters on without peening the pins! I guess it's ok for a display knife though

@DIYeasycrafts

4 жыл бұрын

You are absolutely correct. I have changed my ways and get a much stronger mechanical bond by peening the pins. Check out one of my more recent videos kzread.info/dash/bejne/oJuF3LmGeJTHc6w.html

What can i buy the same belt sander as you?

@DIYeasycrafts

6 жыл бұрын

We actually built it out of scrap materials at my friends metal shop. kzread.info/dash/bejne/pmiKmtKJhNKrqco.html

I notice you sand down your 1/8" pin stock a wee bit -- one of my favorite knifemaking sayings (after "use belts like they wuz free") is "a 1/4-inch pin will NOT fit in a 1/4-inch hole". I use an "F" drill bit for 1/4" pins and a 52 for 1/16". The corresponding for a 1/8" pin would be either a #30 (0.1285") or for a snugger fit a 3.2mm (0.1260") - might be harder to find in US). I buy a few each of the F's and 52's - I prefer cobalt. (I confess I have one or two carbide bits ($$$ and very brittle) for when I get stoopid and forget a hole until after heat-treat. I'm further embarrassed to say this has happened more than once. Or twice....) One other little trick that can save a lot of anguish: I borrowed some of my wife's nail polishes (yes, I asked :-)), picking the most distinctive different colors she had, and I bought some real cheap stuff in bright yellow and blue too, and color-coded the drill bits I use most. I got tired of squinting under the bench spotlight to read whether it's an F or a 1/4", and sometimes the chuck scratches the mark off anyhow -- I always end up grabbing the calipers and that's a pain. Now I know that orange is F, purple is 1/4". I'm also going to put an additional stripe on to show what *kind* of bit it is: HSS or cobalt. I'm thinking just using the same colors but 2 stripes for cobalt which is my default for metal. (I'm not gonna bother with TiN because it's obvious from the color, or carbide because I keep those babies in their little protective tubes in a separate tray.)

@DIYeasycrafts

6 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much for the "tricks of the trade". I was LOL when you talked about trying to read the bit size. I have the same problem and will absolutely put your solutions to work. You sir are a genius !!

@DIYeasycrafts

6 жыл бұрын

Please join my facebook group Knives and knifemaking and re post this information as well as any images of your knives. Im sure members would really appreciate your great advise facebook.com/groups/324546941320593/

Where can I buy the brass? Would I find it in a Home Depot?

@sumgai7

6 жыл бұрын

I order mine from Amazon. I buy the 3/8" x 1" x 2 feet for $40 -- I make chefs' knives so need a bit thicker than he's using. The 1/4" x 1" cheaper, but their smallest length is 60" for $60. (Shipping is free on both if you're a prime member.) I believe you can also order from Texas Knife Supply, probably Jantz and USAknifemaker too.

@davidjohnson1883

5 жыл бұрын

Try McMaster .com

You get the stock at home depot?

@DIYeasycrafts

5 жыл бұрын

I get the brass 1 inch x 1/4 inch from granger. I get 1/4 scales pins from home depot and 1/8" brass from Ace hardware

Very well explained! Shame about the video quality..

Did you peen the pins?

did you peen the pins ?

Where do you get stock?

@DIYeasycrafts

4 жыл бұрын

MNcmaster carr