Bolsters on a Full Tang Knife

Bolsters on a Full Tang Knife | Knifemaking

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This is my first go at making a full tang knife with bolsters. And it wasn't easy! These brass bolsters are held onto the knife with JB Weld and two 1/8'' mosaic pins. The handle is ironwood with G-10 spacer material between the brass and the ironwood. The knife handles are affixed with two corby fasteners. The Knife is made from 1084.
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@RedBeardOps 4 жыл бұрын

How do yall attach bolsters on your full tang knives?!

@nolanst29 4 жыл бұрын

Red Beard Ops I’ve silver soldered then before. Also done pins and glue like you’ve done here. Man that tumbler is a great idea! Super cool. Did you do a vid on the making of that?

@RedBeardOps 4 жыл бұрын

@@nolanst29 Thanks man. I do! Here it is - kzfaq.info/get/bejne/ityqipqLu63LY3U.html

@TonySeverioKnives 4 жыл бұрын

Good job man. I use a tapered reamer for mounting bolsters with pins. They are pressed on. Here’s a vid from my channel on the whole process. kzfaq.info/get/bejne/gt5gZNicvrGViXU.html

@RedBeardOps 4 жыл бұрын

@@TonySeverioKnives Hey Tony, thanks for these tips.

@pr0faker 4 жыл бұрын

few tips that might help: I would tape up that blade when you are grinding on the handle, That can ruin a blade real fast, even though chance is not that high its a small step to keep it in good order. If you want to polish that bolster with a buffer, also tape up the blade because you will get streaks otherwise. For best results I would sand the bolster front ends before glueing them on the knife to at least 1000 grit, but better is 2000. After you done the front, you can attach them and when handsanding the handle you can finish the side parts of it. Buff it, then finish it with a brass/copper polish or something to really get it to a mirror finish.

@leewescott9883 4 жыл бұрын

Well done! Looks great and thanks for taking the time to take us along for the ride!

@RedBeardOps 4 жыл бұрын

Hey Lee, thanks for your comment! I'm having fun doing it!

@Aleeknives 4 жыл бұрын

You have officially inspired me to try this again. Thank you, I really enjoy your videos

@jameswilkes3186 4 жыл бұрын

I meant to say I really like your work and videos. You are a true craftsman and a terrific teacher.

@RedBeardOps 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you very much James! I appreciate your praise greatly!

@bhein67 4 жыл бұрын

Those mosaic pins are an excellent touch. Yes, a buffer is a must for the brass. It really polishes the stabilized woods too! Cheers from Canada

@RedBeardOps 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you sir! Cheers from Texas!

@Jim-fr3gr 4 жыл бұрын

I like the look of your pins on that bolster.Good job your finish looked good.

@RedBeardOps 4 жыл бұрын

Hey Jim, thanks man. I really appreciate your comment! I like them too.

@jamesfishlipsie 3 жыл бұрын

I've been making knives for 11-12yrs. now and this is about the same as I do it. Your very good at what you do. Thank you for taking the time to put this vid out there.

@RedBeardOps 3 жыл бұрын

That is awesome! Thanks James!

@simonrimington3231 2 жыл бұрын

Great video. Love the subtle humour

@RedBeardOps 2 жыл бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it!

@daveintheshed4870 4 жыл бұрын

That came out great, very pro I like the tumbled look. Nice work!!

@RedBeardOps 4 жыл бұрын

Hey Dave! Really appreciate the praise. I like the look with the brass and stone washed too.

@pentachronic 3 жыл бұрын

Beautifully crafted!

@RedBeardOps 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you! Really happy you liked this one. One of my favorites for sure.

@25centsapop 4 жыл бұрын

That is a beautiful knife. Jeez. Amazing work

@RedBeardOps 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you very much!

@willw7595 4 жыл бұрын

You did very good job for a first time. Looks very good.

@RedBeardOps 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you very much!

@LucasVieites 3 жыл бұрын

Wow, what a great idea for a rock tumbler! I've been trying to figure out how to make one for occasional use, and your setup will definitely serve as an inspiration. Thank you.

@RedBeardOps 3 жыл бұрын

Glad it was helpful! Cheers

@richarddenny1333 4 жыл бұрын

That looks gorgeous

@RedBeardOps 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you very much, sir! Glad you enjoyed this video and I really appreciate your comment.

@garybower1824 4 жыл бұрын

Beautiful job. I've been scared to try a brass bolster but you make it look easy.

@RedBeardOps 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you very much sir! Glad you enjoyed this one!

@edwinmcnew4389 11 ай бұрын

That’s a keeper! Nice job!

@RedBeardOps 10 ай бұрын

Thank you!

@fahadalsayer9120 4 жыл бұрын

Beautiful work! That finish is much nicer than a shiny one.

@RedBeardOps 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you sir! Glad you enjoyed the video. The finish has grown on me too!

@applevalleyknifeshop4242 3 жыл бұрын

Very nice build!

@RedBeardOps 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you very much Michael!

@tomlee7966 4 жыл бұрын

great looking little knife

@RedBeardOps 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks a million Tom! Glad you liked it

@medevack1 4 жыл бұрын

Beautiful work!!!!!!

@RedBeardOps 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks a million for your praise!

@luckyknives1904 3 жыл бұрын

Great videos, and your passion for knifemaking really shows. I usually use scotch brite belts on my bolsters and guards, regardless of the material they are made of. You can get a very nice finish on them this way.

@RedBeardOps 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you! Those belts are awesome!

@anthonystrunk5360 4 жыл бұрын

Beautiful knife man.. bolsters look great..

@RedBeardOps 4 жыл бұрын

Hey Anthony! Really appreciate that. This was a fun one for me for sure. Thanks for your comment.

@tedgibson656 4 жыл бұрын

Great video! Amazing job.

@RedBeardOps 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks a million Ted!

@curtispoppenberg7349 3 жыл бұрын

Nicely done! Yes, buffer with green rouge will rock the brass.

@RedBeardOps 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you sir!

@williamknapp9497 3 жыл бұрын

Great job beautiful knife!!

@RedBeardOps 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks man!

@ronhagelstein5701 4 ай бұрын

Great looking knife... I like the satin finish on the brass and pins

@RedBeardOps 4 ай бұрын

Thanks!

@FarawayForge 4 жыл бұрын

Super clean man, love it 👍

@RedBeardOps 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you sir! Thanks for watching too. Means a lot to hear your feedback.

@FarawayForge 4 жыл бұрын

@@RedBeardOps Keep up the good work, I watch every vid, last one was a banger for sure

@RedBeardOps 4 жыл бұрын

Faraway Forge I appreciate that! It sure was... have a good one!

@raylansall6764 4 жыл бұрын

Nice job, looks great.

@RedBeardOps 4 жыл бұрын

Hey Ray, thanks! Really appreciate you comment.

@mannsdan 4 жыл бұрын

thank you! very helpful video!

@RedBeardOps 4 жыл бұрын

Cheers man, thanks for watching!

@pierrerousseau8770 4 жыл бұрын

that is one beautiful knife

@RedBeardOps 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you very much, sir! Have a great day!

@Ironsteve2711 4 жыл бұрын

My first and only bolster I just glued and pushed the brass rods through, no peening. After sanding you couldn’t see the brass pins, they just blended in. Love your knife

@RedBeardOps 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks for sharing your experience sir. And thanks for the praise! I really appreciate your comment.

@davidscadlock5569 4 жыл бұрын

Very Nnnice!! I’m a newbie so it will l be a while b4 I attempt bolsters. But I’ll come back to watch this. Thank you for the great job you do on your videos!

@RedBeardOps 4 жыл бұрын

Hey David, Really appreciate your comment! Means a lot to me to hear your feedback. Good luck on your future builds!

@MrCremonese9addi 4 жыл бұрын

How come i didnt see your channel before? Your videos are very informative, to-the-point, inspiring and full of ideas. And separate kudos for video and sound editing.

@RedBeardOps 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks a million man! I'm constantly working on upping my editing and video quality. Don't go back too far or you'll be disappointed! Hope to see ya around the comment section.

@drakos2000 4 жыл бұрын

Looks awsome! Good job!

@RedBeardOps 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much!

@kasiakowalska500 3 жыл бұрын

beautiful job

@RedBeardOps 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you! Cheers!

@Jothebro2008_DaboyzCinematic 2 жыл бұрын

beautiful knife

@NRiggiKnives 4 жыл бұрын

Great looking for your first attempt. I pretty much follow a similar method the handful of bolsters that I have finished. As you mentioned I do hit everything on a buffer when coming to completion.

@RedBeardOps 4 жыл бұрын

Nice! Thanks man... Sounds like I need to pick up a little variable speed buffer for handle work. Have a good one!

@lucasferraric 3 жыл бұрын

very nice job dude!

@RedBeardOps 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you very much Lucas!

@andylewisbushcraft38 3 жыл бұрын

Absolutely spectacular knife, I actually prefer this brushed finish on the bolster, than a really shiney finish. Great work. Subscribed!

@RedBeardOps 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks a million Andy! Glad you enjoyed this one. I think it came out pretty darn good too. Have a great weekend!

@robfox5562 4 жыл бұрын

Great video 👌🏻❤️

@RedBeardOps 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you very much Rob!

@syukurhidayat5359 4 жыл бұрын

Very beautiful knife....

@RedBeardOps 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you very much!

@dynabob369 3 жыл бұрын

Great job brother!!!

@RedBeardOps 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks man! Glad you liked it!

@teodorstiernholm5557 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you! This helped me a lot!

@RedBeardOps 4 жыл бұрын

Awesome! Glad you enjoyed it sir

@fernandobalina8787 4 жыл бұрын

Una hermosura de cuchillo... buena colo!!!

@RedBeardOps 4 жыл бұрын

¡muchas gracias!

@streetjackal4411 4 жыл бұрын

Fantastic knife and solid vid...

@RedBeardOps 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you very much sir! Glad you enjoyed it.

@edro3838 3 жыл бұрын

Nice work

@RedBeardOps 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you! Cheers!

@firemansteve829 4 жыл бұрын

I've played around building a few knives from pre ground /heat treated blanks with pretty good results. I would like to step up to making knives from scratch. I'll admit, your work is inspiring.

@RedBeardOps 4 жыл бұрын

Heck yeah, thanks Steve! Really happy you're enjoying it! It's a great craft for sure. Hope your knives go well! 🙌

@firemansteve829 4 жыл бұрын

What are the kind of clamps are you using ?

@glenpaul3606 Жыл бұрын

I've made half a dozen knives with brass or aluminum bolsters like that. In each case I sanded to 2000 grit then buffed handle and bolster with compound to get a high polish. They all look great !

@RedBeardOps Жыл бұрын

Thanks for the tip Glen!

@T_L_D 4 жыл бұрын

This looks great, and honestly I think the brushed finish on the bolster matches the aesthetic of the etched and tumbled blade finish. A mirror finish there would be somewhat incongruous I think. Fantastic job.

@RedBeardOps 4 жыл бұрын

Hey man good point, really appreciate your feedback! Hand sanding brass can be tough. Lots of J-hooks. Maybe a more fine surface conditioning belt is in order. I think the blue one I have is fine and they make one even finer.

@heikolang335 3 жыл бұрын

I fully agree!

@trainwon5699 3 жыл бұрын

Awesome job thanks

@RedBeardOps 3 жыл бұрын

Glad you liked it Don!

@user-xg5fh8yn9b 3 жыл бұрын

BRAVISSIMO!!!

@RedBeardOps 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you!

@CKKnifeandTool 2 жыл бұрын

Pretty knife. I like the brushed finish and the scales... great choice of wood. I’ve not seen anyone use JB Weld though vs. soldering the bolsters but I haven’t watched a ton of videos on the process.

@RedBeardOps 2 жыл бұрын

Cheers sir! Glad you liked it. I got that tip from Dave Ferry, the guy is a legend if you haven't checked him out.

@courtneesdad 3 жыл бұрын

I like the flat grind

@RedBeardOps 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you! Meeeee too

@HouseMadeUS 4 жыл бұрын

Beautiful work J! Wow, first time and it looks pro. I’m gonna try this one day. 👊🏻 Also, I need a surface grinder. Lol. NEEEEEED IT.

@RedBeardOps 4 жыл бұрын

LOL, thank you sir! I NEEEDDDED one too! It takes a little time, but it's nice to have a flat product when assembling your knife! Thanks a million for the praise, sir! Cheers, love your 2x72 BTW... total beast.

@zeemanknives 3 жыл бұрын

Beautiful work! Keep it up, I enjoy your content! I glue and then pin...otherwise solder if its a hidden tang knife.

@RedBeardOps 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you sir! Have a great week!

@AaronJohnson1979 4 жыл бұрын

Just keep doing it the way you're doing it I like it, I have a buffer that i really don't like. It will scratch the brass if there's any dust or contaminated with anything besides the compound. You just can't beat hand finished look that you got there. Great job

@RedBeardOps 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you very much sir! Glad you liked it! I really appreciate your comment.

@griffithshandmade-knives 4 жыл бұрын

That turned out great J. We tend to be the most critical of our own work, but I’d say that’s a pretty perfect EDC fixed blade that anyone should be happy to have hang on their belt. 👌👊👍

@RedBeardOps 4 жыл бұрын

Hey man, I really appreciate that! I hate to say it but I'm tempted to destroy this knife just to see how well the bolsters are on there... for science! It would be a painful endeavor though...

@griffithshandmade-knives 4 жыл бұрын

Red Beard Ops don’t do it, your average knife owner would never put it through such torture as to test the sheer strength of the epoxy and peened pins. You’d end up taking a chisel to separate them and on the third whack you’d be like, “what am I doing, this was a good knife!” 🤦‍♂️

@RedBeardOps 4 жыл бұрын

@@griffithshandmade-knives Lol, i think you're right! ... would end up being a painful endeavor.. Thank you sir

@olp852 3 жыл бұрын

Good stuff bro.

@RedBeardOps 3 жыл бұрын

Appreciate it! Cheers

@eliclaudiosatiro 4 жыл бұрын

Simplesmente fantástico seu trabalho parabéns. 👍👍👍👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏

@RedBeardOps 4 жыл бұрын

Muito obrigado!

@novicesurvivalists4359 4 жыл бұрын

Beauty bud. Regardless of the bolsters.

@RedBeardOps 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you sir!

@traviswolfe952 4 жыл бұрын

Beautiful knife, I love your videos. I use a buffer with green chrome 600 grit rouge. Nothing finer is needed in my opinion for a mirror polish on brass. I also agree the satin finish looks best on this particular knife.

@RedBeardOps 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks Travis! I need to get me a buffer. Have a great weekend sir!

@joshuacruce8964 4 жыл бұрын

Great knife man! I’m sure I’m late to watching this but I wanted to suggest looking into dove tail bolsters. I’m experimenting with them in my own knives. They say it adds strength to the handle to do that.

@RedBeardOps 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks man, I'll take a look!

@Bennybob01 4 жыл бұрын

Great looking knife! When I do bolsters and pommels I do as much finishing on the hard to reach spots as I can before I finally peen them on. And a buffer would make things easier but if you have a drill press then just get an arbor that will fit and crank up the speed. It was what I used before I got a buffer. Great vid keep up the good work!

@RedBeardOps 4 жыл бұрын

Hey Ben, thanks for the tips! I need to try that out! I appreciate the praise and your comment!

@rroberts8501 4 жыл бұрын

Looks great and in my case, very timely. I've been wanting to try my first bolstered knife for a while now, but my basic skills are not up to where yours are just yet so I think I have a little bit to go before I venture that direction. Perhaps this Summer I'll give it a go!

@RedBeardOps 4 жыл бұрын

Good luck sir! They do add another layer of complexity. I really like the way they came out though.. Have a great week!

@chefboyrdanbh 2 жыл бұрын

Awesome!

@RedBeardOps 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you! Cheers!

@DuaneT64 4 жыл бұрын

Looks really good man....when i do brass bolsters i put a slight angel maybe 2 degrees on the bolster where it go's to the handle and that same angle on the handle "flipped of course" so it meets nice and tight so you don't have to use the g10 to make it tight...........Thumbs Up

@RedBeardOps 4 жыл бұрын

Very clever sir! Thank you for your tips and your praise. This one was out of my comfort zone for sure. Cheers man.

@danielivanov3463 3 жыл бұрын

Very nice

@RedBeardOps 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you very much sir!

@N.M.E. 3 жыл бұрын

What i recently found is that some polishing compound just heated with a lighter and spread out on the back side of a thin piece of leather works fantastic for quick hand polishing!! (Just some of the green wax-like bar thingie)

@RedBeardOps 3 жыл бұрын

Very cool! Thank you for the tip sir.

@darrelllogan1274 3 жыл бұрын

Good stuff.

@RedBeardOps 3 жыл бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it

@danielbeaver8215 3 жыл бұрын

I’m impressed with how good you get your angles without a jig. Very nice. I have to use a jig. 😆

@RedBeardOps 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks Daniel! Cheers man

@user-ew5mo6pr3f 4 жыл бұрын

Хорошая работа !

@RedBeardOps 4 жыл бұрын

Спасибо!

@ronnewton606 4 жыл бұрын

nice tumbler..

@RedBeardOps 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you sir! Gets the job done! Have a good one.

@JoeDebono 4 жыл бұрын

I watched this to learn what a bolster is.

@RedBeardOps 4 жыл бұрын

Lol, thank you sir! Hope I didn't disappoint.

@Lucas-nf7uj 3 жыл бұрын

Ha, same here

@colebaker1702 3 жыл бұрын

nice

@creedcastguides 3 жыл бұрын

fantastic thank you

@RedBeardOps 3 жыл бұрын

Glad you liked it! Cheers!

@42icee 4 жыл бұрын

Grind, shape and polish the bolsters to near complete before permanently fixing them to the blade. Your finish on the blade looks good. Thanks for the video

@RedBeardOps 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you sir and thanks for watching!

@troyam6607 4 жыл бұрын

Perfect!

@RedBeardOps 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you!

@JesseMcLanahan 4 жыл бұрын

I use the harbor freight corded dremel with a buffing wheel attachment. Works great and I have pretty good control. I’d suggest sanding to like 2000 maybe.

@RedBeardOps 4 жыл бұрын

That's a good idea! Nice low cost of entry too. I only went up to 1000 grit before hitting it with the belt so maybe the 2K would work better assuming I'll hit it with a dermal buffer. Thanks for the suggestions!

@francoisvermaak1764 3 жыл бұрын

Sweet looking blade. It would make a very nice deer dressing knife.

@RedBeardOps 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you sir! I foresee a few deer in it's future.

@francoisvermaak1764 3 жыл бұрын

@@RedBeardOps Bow Hunter?

@davebranson4051 4 жыл бұрын

Also always another great video! How goes the respirator now that you have had it for a while?

@RedBeardOps 4 жыл бұрын

So far so good, Dave. It takes a little getting used to. I don't really like the nose clip, but it's better than the other type of respirator I was using. If you have a beard... this is the way to go.

@dr.k_6016 9 ай бұрын

I wish I had thought of your trick--using a drill bit as a locating pin, when you drill the second bolster hole. That's pretty slick. I'm totally adding that to my techniques. If those buggers are off by the smalles fraction, good luck getting anything to fit and not look like junk! Cool vid. Really enjoyed it.

@RedBeardOps 9 ай бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it! Cheers!

@keeyanzimmerman2959 Жыл бұрын

Hey J. Brand new knife maker here. Have you noticed heat treating prior to bevel grinding wearing on your belts more? In my mind, grinding the steel while it is soft would be less wear on the belt, but I really have no clue. Thanks for your videos. My first couple knives were pretty successful thanks to your help! I’ve watched several other knife makers for assistance but I really dig your process.

@RedBeardOps Жыл бұрын

Thank you! Glad you're enjoying the videos. I do think the softer steel will grind easier. To this point I've done it both ways and to me it depends on the style knife I'm working on. If it's a super thin chefs knife or a basic 1/8'' skinner I'll just knock off the corners (so like a 1/4'' bevel) pre heat treatment. If it's a thick bowie, I'll go further.

@claudio7512 4 жыл бұрын

Muy buen trabajo, yo te felicito, me he suscrito, un fuerte abrazo 🤗 y saludos cordiales desde Chile 🇨🇱

@RedBeardOps 4 жыл бұрын

¡Muchas gracias!

@alexanderbertallo1995 4 жыл бұрын

Well done... I don't even like bolsters... but you did a great job here...

@RedBeardOps 4 жыл бұрын

Hah, thanks Alexander! Glad you enjoyed the video!

@glenpaul3606 Жыл бұрын

You could use a Dremel with small buffer wheel and compound to polish the brass bolster.

@RedBeardOps Жыл бұрын

Thanks for the tip Glen!

@khukuritimes8601 4 жыл бұрын

Wow.. Amazing woking skill.. Its looks Great . 👍️👍️👍️👍️👍️❤️❤️👍️👍️👍️🇳🇵🇳🇵

@RedBeardOps 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you very much! Really glad you enjoyed the video sir

@MnPfan 2 жыл бұрын

One thing I like to do is bevel the front of the bolster pieces to 45° before attaching them and you can use cloth backed belt, turned upside down and loaded with compound as a way to polish the brass. Great looking knife like always

@RedBeardOps 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the tip!

@donnelson4770 2 жыл бұрын

I just purchased a Jet Buffer with a VFD and went to the Combat Buffing Wheels. With it would you’ll make that brass VERY shiny. It also is great for handles and blades alike. Good luck!

@RedBeardOps 2 жыл бұрын

Good to know! Thank you!

@johnaddelia 3 жыл бұрын

Came out beautiful. Love the fit and finish. Where did you purchase your makers mark?

@RedBeardOps 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks! Right here - www.tustech.com/admin/home

@davidberrien9711 Жыл бұрын

If you want the bolster to shine, try "Simichrome" polish. It contains cerium oxide abrasive and some sort of acid (oleic, I believe), but it will take that brush finish to mirror in a minute, even by hand. You can find it in motorcycle shops, (and maybe auto parts stores). It is phenomenal on brass and aluminum. It's a little pricey, at $15 or so per tube, but a little goes a long way. Mirror finish. Almost instantly.

@RedBeardOps Жыл бұрын

Thanks for the tip David!

@TyrellKnifeworks 4 жыл бұрын

Looks great, you did a wonderful job on it. The only thing I was thinking while watching you grind the bolster and handle is that it wasn’t taped. Lol! Just one slip and it’s ruined so it’s worth the 30 seconds to tape up that blade. If it hasn’t happened to you, it will at some point! Nice job though. I love your rock tumbling jig too!

@RedBeardOps 4 жыл бұрын

I feel you! I used to wrap them up, but I feel like I'm able to check handle symmetry better without the tape on there... I go back and forth. Thanks for your comment man! Really appreciate it.

@Whitevanpodcast 2 жыл бұрын

great video thank you! What respiratory protection was that you were using?

@RedBeardOps 2 жыл бұрын

It's called the "Resp-O-Rator" - Cheers

@damianallen6309 3 жыл бұрын

Great knife, I really like your etched/stone washed blades. A low cost buffer can be achieved with the buffer attachments for your corded drill, I picked up a set from an auto parts store. To fix the drill in place, I used the handle attachment which fitted on the front of the drill. My Bosch used a thread to screw into the handle to tighten the clamp. I removed the handle and fitted it to an angle bracket I had lying around and used the bench vise to secure the drill. Use the drill on constant run instead of trigger. adjust your speed as needed. Just make sure you have the drill running the right direction or the pad unscrews.

@RedBeardOps 3 жыл бұрын

Thank for the tips sir! I agree... I need to get me some of that equipment for sure. Hope you have a great week!

@christianwilkerson939 2 жыл бұрын

@@RedBeardOps I bought a 3/4 horsepower motor at an estate sale running at 1340 and mounted it on a 2" thick board. I also picked up a deal that runs with a v-belt and is 18" from the motor. It came from Wards (Montgomery Wards) and has a threaded rod running through with the belt going through the middle with a buffing wheel on each end. I picked up a number of buffs from Gesswein and use those with different polishing compounds. Tripoli would have worked well for this knife I think, as it is designed to remove scratches, etc.from brass and bring the brass up to a great shine. You could fix up a 2 sided setup, running tripoli on one side and red rouge on the other. The tripoli will get a good start and the red rouge will bring everything up to a high luster....really shiny if that's what you want. I have been poor-boying everything but hope to eventually get a set-up similar to yours for knife work, and I think you did a great job on the bolster.I was surprised you didn't tape your blade (like the guy above) . Even though most buffers on the jewelry side run a great deal faster, rpm-wise, I haven't noticed any big problems with the slower speed, even when I am working with silver. It may take a bit longer but not that much. Hope this helps...Also. very good video and narration!

@jhoward1973 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the video, Im just about to do my first full tang bolster as well. Can you tell me what saw you use at the beginning of the video to cut the shape from your stock?

@RedBeardOps 2 жыл бұрын

Nice! It's a Bauer Bandsaw with Swag Offroad Table

@larrymeier8164 4 жыл бұрын

What kind of band saw do you use? Knife looks great.

@RedBeardOps 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks man! I use the Bauer. Here is everything you need to know about it - kzfaq.info/get/bejne/osiYZJZ_r8i2qp8.html

@timetestedtools 4 жыл бұрын

Nice job and I agree the brushed brass looks good. If you want a higher shine, brass is pretty easy to polish up with some 3000 grit wet paper. A buffer is still the easiest/best however. A deburring wheel will get you pretty close as well.

@RedBeardOps 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you sir! Sounds like I need some higher grit paper and maybe a small buffer! I think I'd want a VFD on my buffer.... they freak me out a little...

@timetestedtools 4 жыл бұрын

@@RedBeardOps for something like this, get one for the drill to start. It will be a bit slower, but it'll work. Brass is pretty easy to polish up.

@RedBeardOps 4 жыл бұрын

@@timetestedtools Awesome, I'll look into this for sure. Thank you for the recommendation, sir.

@mattstratemann7430 4 жыл бұрын

Beautiful knife! Well done. What type of surface grinder is that? I want one.

@RedBeardOps 4 жыл бұрын

Hey Matt! Funny you asked! Here is a video of me making that surface grinder - kzfaq.info/get/bejne/lbdilNibqpnUh58.html (Thanks for the praise and the comment!)