Hi Peter, You know the biggest challenge? It’s building knives for a while, then building jewelry for a while, then engraving, then making tooling, back to a knife - a different kind of knife, then fixing a washing machine, then cutting Dies ... but for a different metal. Back to knives ... finish some jewelry ... etc. It's very hard to get back in the groove from one thing to another.by barnespneumatic - Airgun Rendezvous Main Forum
For a complete 97A here. Brief Catch Up. Please endure just as few words as possible here. My damaged Spinal Column has developed into Scoliosis in two directions. The severe pain I’ve managed for two decades has come from damaged Discs. Discs go between the Vertebrae and support the Spinal Column. Damage these flexible support structures and you have your tower sag ... bend ..... lean in sby barnespneumatic - Airgun Rendezvous Main Forum
You are correct Kurt. The Engraver has to know how to create the illusion of greater Animation then can really be taking place. The base material is about 30 thousandth of an inch thick. Nickel Silver is hard and Tough. You really have to learn how to work with it. It “work hardens” quickly, so it requires frequent annealing or you will shatter your work with the monster pressure being used.by barnespneumatic - Airgun Rendezvous Main Forum
Saw your comment on the other thread. I’ll finish the First Oak Case for you.by barnespneumatic - Airgun Rendezvous Main Forum
It’s Yours Kurt, Thank you. I’m working on it. Got home from Church. In shop now ... having some lunch. I’ll show you as I go. Your Friend Garyby barnespneumatic - Airgun Rendezvous Main Forum
[attachment 10902 C519C38B-3DCB When striking relief images into materials, the Dies and the method of driving those dies; must be matched to the base material. You must decide many factors. Take a “Leaf” image. You can produce a Steel Die in the shape of a leaf - and the die will press down all of the material under the die “Face”. The result will be a depression in the base materialby barnespneumatic - Airgun Rendezvous Main Forum
From sheet German Silver to Heirloom. These are a lot of precise work. Enjoy for the next couple hundred years. Garyby barnespneumatic - Airgun Rendezvous Main Forum
Hi Kurt, No Sir. Several people have showed interest. No actual marker. Are you dropping yours Kurt? Thanks my Friend Garyby barnespneumatic - Airgun Rendezvous Main Forum
Duhhh. I didn’t even think of putting the real knife in there! Haha. You know it’s finished all but sharpening. I made the wooden pattern to avoid the handles having to soak up the heat of the Kydex slowly cooling, in place; in the press. And of course, the Kydex body isn’t it’s final shape. It will be a great carry companion.by barnespneumatic - Airgun Rendezvous Main Forum
Hi Keith I think it’s three right now. I have made extensive tooling, and comprehensive notes. I’ve made a series of top strikings, followed by precise hammer work to follow. Alas, every individual was not worthy and was lost. And so I say I believe I have three good ones in the group. Garyby barnespneumatic - Airgun Rendezvous Main Forum
From one flat strip of Nickel Silver to an Heirloom. Anybody who sees, examines, and handles this Case ... will recognize it’s intrinsic quality and value. It’s has been my honor to make it for your family. God Bless Garyby barnespneumatic - Airgun Rendezvous Main Forum
You should HEAR this Model 97 Decoy Seat Itself Home!!! It’s satisfying. Worth the cost of the knife. Hah. This will be sweet. The profile gets established. The Stainless Clip Fabricated. But the “Phase One Kydex” is exquisite! (If I do say so myself! ... hahah). Garyby barnespneumatic - Airgun Rendezvous Main Forum
Nickel Silver really takes a shine. One thing I’m doing is to complete a Liberty Case. I grabbed these pics last evening. Wow.by barnespneumatic - Airgun Rendezvous Main Forum
Hi Kurt, You know, that’s an excellent idea. And I can tell that you need another one. I’ll soon show a different version too; with Oak Leaves and Acorns as a top motif. They are addictive, but therapeutic at the same time. . A great aid to arranging your thoughts. Some might say .. “Your case is empty!” On the contrary! The case is full of thoughts and ideas. Practically bursting wiby barnespneumatic - Airgun Rendezvous Main Forum
A bunch today. Wait .... I’ll put up pic .... SOLD ... next one out. Only polish techniques of the Nickel Alloy left. It’s a Great Case. Here’s the next one out. My Son bought this to give to a good buddy. No. No discount - he didn’t ask. We made and shipped the Prototype. Made and nearly ready to ship Serial #1. Have #2 almost ready. (Third one out)by barnespneumatic - Airgun Rendezvous Main Forum
There are a lot of steps to a Case like this. If it is to be a fine object which will last generations. There is a lot of detail cut into the Die Block. The heat treat must preserve that detail, And the tooling must be capable of getting that detail printed onto the Nickel Silver. Nickel is relatively hard and fats more difficult to print. Note the detail in this super closby barnespneumatic - Airgun Rendezvous Main Forum
Take note on the pic with all the index cards ..... I’ll just repeat it here .... .... there are several tips, several bottoms, and some flat plates that are in the process of being Embossed. The technique on a panel this large and detailed, is not simply to strike the die. There is a lot of precise hammer work involved. Alas, that provides opportunity for imperfection to creep in.by barnespneumatic - Airgun Rendezvous Main Forum
Yes it is Scott, I have your name on one of them. I have one more sold, and I’m also making parts for yet another that will be available. I’m very glad that people like them. I’m going to make every effort to keep one or more of these on hand. Thanks very much! Garyby barnespneumatic - Airgun Rendezvous Main Forum
I’m working on another case. I think it will look nice Hope you enjoy seeing the build. Garyby barnespneumatic - Airgun Rendezvous Main Forum
Hello Peter, I’m anxious to do that too. Do you know, I’ve never even struck that die yet! Used to be, I’d have finished up a Die at 3:17 am .... and by 4 am, I’d have struck a test piece. As it is now, the Board of Directors decided it would be nice if the first Strike could be put to use. So I have to have parts red to strike. Either a Case or the Ferrule for a new “Long Cane” Iby barnespneumatic - Airgun Rendezvous Main Forum
Hi Scott, Nickel takes a great shine. Sure does. It’s shine lasts longer too. Brass or Copper take the shine but they fade. Nickel will retain longer - but is harder to work with. Annealing any metal is critical. Nickel Silver makes you work for it. For consistency. And the oxide on Nickel is tough. So you have to know a few secrets. .... huh??? “what secrets?” .... ha! Funny. Ok. Bby barnespneumatic - Airgun Rendezvous Main Forum
Does this help Scott? There’s a few steps between the two. Lots of squeezing and strategic hammering. Best Garyby barnespneumatic - Airgun Rendezvous Main Forum
I’ve begun another. A bend here, a snip there, chisel out some debris. The Occasional Cuppa And yet another should appear. Garyby barnespneumatic - Airgun Rendezvous Main Forum
A Blessed Memorial Day to your Family and to the honored Memory of any who have served and given the last measure of Courage. It happens that on the same days that we honor such hero’s, I’ve completed a token which may remind us of Courage, Honor, and the reason we do such things ... that we might have Liberty. This Prototype is Struck with the engraved image of an American Minutemanby barnespneumatic - Airgun Rendezvous Main Forum
Thank you Kurt. I really appreciate that you understand what goes into it. Your Friend Garyby barnespneumatic - Airgun Rendezvous Main Forum
Thanks Kurt, It makes me smile too. There are a LOT of details to get right. To understand how the metal is going to react. How much it will grow when stretched. How to soften it once your work has hardened it again. (Called “Work Hardening”). If you forget and you keep going, you will crack, snap, break off areas. You really do have to pay attention. You can imagine having that detailed grby barnespneumatic - Airgun Rendezvous Main Forum
Thanks Peter, You are welcome to come back, my friend. You know how to be good company. There have been others. Always a special treat. Yes, I very much look forward to Copies and Family pieces. I have ideas. It’s been a long day. Until tomorrow, Garyby barnespneumatic - Airgun Rendezvous Main Forum
Season 14, Episode approx. 2-4by barnespneumatic - Airgun Rendezvous Main Forum
There’s a show on Philo Network that I watch late in the evening once I come up for supper. “Barnwood Builders”. It’s a group of guys who move, conserve, rebuild old hand hewn log structures. The characters are the opposite of the typical cursing/pressure filled, wrench throwing models of American Chopper. During these shows, the characters occasionally visit a place/person of interest neby barnespneumatic - Airgun Rendezvous Main Forum
I engrave the numbers. I joint the hinges together. And this Liberty Case Prototype is ready to accept Cargo! Thank You, sincerely; for giving this fine piece a Family home. Blessings Garyby barnespneumatic - Airgun Rendezvous Main Forum