I know this is an old video, but I’ve just started making slipjoints and your video has helped a lot! Not only in how to solder the bolsters but also with the simple jig design to ensure everything lines up smoothly. I appreciate you putting the time into making your videos Dave.
Tinning and soldering are something I've not seen much of or had reason to use. I really enjoyed the instruction. Clean is the key for sure. Thank you for the tutorial.
Great Video!!! You are correct about not a lot of info on this. I appreciate the time you took to make this. I have made a few liner locks and in order to set my bolster distance I first drill my holes in the bolsters and then glue the bolsters together (Pin inserted to get alignment correct) Then I clean up the bolsters making sure the handle side is all cleaned up to final finish. The rest can stay oversized. Once you separate them the pin hole should align you up every time. You still have the side to side to worry about but if someone wanted to, they may want to drill a second hole through the liner and partially through the bolster (just a few thousands to get a pin in there) to get a second reference point. This pin would just be temporary for alignment purposes. Just brain storming...makes sense in my head....
You have some brilliant solutions here. People would never know, but getting the bolsters lined up the same on both sides is a real challenge. I think that’s why so many makers do integrals. Fantastic video! Thanks for sharing your methods.
Nice work, Dave. I like the cut of your jib, buddy. I solder them in a very similar way to your method, but I definitely picked up some great tips from your video. Thanks for making your videos. I subscribed and am eager to watch more :-)
It's fun to watch you do your thing. The level of detail must relax you as it would me. I've a better idea of why handmade stuff costs more than factory-produced.
For sure, it is therapeutic and very enjoyable but is does come at a cost. Can't keep doing it if we take a loss on everything we produce. The money and enthusasm will run out eventually.
Best tutorial I’ve seen on UA-cam for tinning and sticking bolsters. Nice work Dave! BTW, I like using a sharp wood chisel for clearing off excess solder. Usually just takes a pass or two.
How do you hold brass to do the process you did? I want to remake an 1850 French folding hunting knife and it has brass liners with German Silver bolsters.
About a 1/16 on the liners but it really doesent matter. You can go thicker, thinner, add g10 or whatever. That phase is purely artistic, have fun and experiment with it.
A few spotwelds wil ceratainly hold just fine and can be used for stainless and carbon steels.....but solder will completely fill the tyniest gap seamless between bolster and liner . You also have the option of fusing non ferro materials (copper , brons , brass , nickel silver , silver) to eachother and to stainless and carbon steels. Slightly misaligning bolsters and using a spotwelder to attach them could be desastrous as you need to drill out the weldspots to remove bolsters from liners. Imho i like the soldering methode shown here .
@@HoutmeyersP thanks man. I just like the ability to experiment with different combinations of materis. Might melt down some bullet brass to cast bolsters. That would be cool. Can't do that without this method.
Custome knives are not cheap, nor are they cheaply made. When I buy a knife and I know the artist made every part used in that knife, I’m more likely to buy it. I have had a knife fail, the guy said “that’s my fault, I will replace it.” He didn’t say, oh I bought those pre made and that’s why it failed. And that’s why I will spend the extra money buying from someone that makes knives vs buying it from a store.
Sadly a lot of people don't see what really goes into handmade goods. That's why I love doing the videos. It completes the project IMHO. It also lets the adventurous folks know that THEY CAN ALSO DO IT.
My books are closed to custom work right now due to having too much other stuff going on, but hit me up anyway and I'll see what I can do. Email is at the bottom of the description.
Thanks so much! Really enjoyed the process and will give it a try!
I know this is an old video, but I’ve just started making slipjoints and your video has helped a lot! Not only in how to solder the bolsters but also with the simple jig design to ensure everything lines up smoothly. I appreciate you putting the time into making your videos Dave.
Brilliant tutorial has answered many questions for me 👍👍thanks very much👌👌
Tinning and soldering are something I've not seen much of or had reason to use. I really enjoyed the instruction. Clean is the key for sure. Thank you for the tutorial.
Great Video!!! You are correct about not a lot of info on this. I appreciate the time you took to make this. I have made a few liner locks and in order to set my bolster distance I first drill my holes in the bolsters and then glue the bolsters together (Pin inserted to get alignment correct) Then I clean up the bolsters making sure the handle side is all cleaned up to final finish. The rest can stay oversized. Once you separate them the pin hole should align you up every time. You still have the side to side to worry about but if someone wanted to, they may want to drill a second hole through the liner and partially through the bolster (just a few thousands to get a pin in there) to get a second reference point. This pin would just be temporary for alignment purposes. Just brain storming...makes sense in my head....
Thanks for watching and hopefully this video helps you refine your process and make everything just a little faster, cleaner and better.
Excellent video, thanks for the tips!
Thank you brother ..I appreciate you sharing your time , very professional and easy to understand .
Thank you, hope it helps.
Awesome 👍
You have some brilliant solutions here. People would never know, but getting the bolsters lined up the same on both sides is a real challenge. I think that’s why so many makers do integrals. Fantastic video! Thanks for sharing your methods.
My pleasure, hopefully it helps some new makers get past the frustration that I felt trying to figure out a good system.
A plus video. Enjoyed your presentation.
Thank you
I'm happy you posted!great info!
Thanks for watching, I am happy that you like it.
To get scribe lines on both sides to match I use the filing jig from jantz. It's hardened steel will hold both liners at one time opposing each other.
Cheers for the tricks. Really informative video. 🤘🏽
Thank you, hope you find more here that you like.
Great vid, thanks!
My pleasure, hope it helps.
Thanks Mate.... pretty similar to the method I use but I did pick up some very useful tips that I'll incorporate from now on
Awesome, thanks for watching
Nice work, Dave. I like the cut of your jib, buddy. I solder them in a very similar way to your method, but I definitely picked up some great tips from your video. Thanks for making your videos. I subscribed and am eager to watch more :-)
It's fun to watch you do your thing. The level of detail must relax you as it would me. I've a better idea of why handmade stuff costs more than factory-produced.
For sure, it is therapeutic and very enjoyable but is does come at a cost. Can't keep doing it if we take a loss on everything we produce. The money and enthusasm will run out eventually.
Thank you,Sir!
Thanks. Similar to my way. I like you big clamp and magnet idea.
Thanks man, I'm always trying to figure out how to do a three handed operation with only two hands haha. Story of my life.
That's another good looking piece, brother. Keep up the great work and stay well up there! S/F
Will do. Thanks for watching, hop to catch you on the live feed tonight.
Thanks Dave!
My pleasure my friend.
Best tutorial I’ve seen on UA-cam for tinning and sticking bolsters. Nice work Dave! BTW, I like using a sharp wood chisel for clearing off excess solder. Usually just takes a pass or two.
Thanks for watching and thanks for the tip. Ill try that next time.
what steel are the liners and boosters made of?
would you be willing to show how to replace shell handles on a pocket knife with real bolsters and scales. Like on a old kamp king
How do you hold brass to do the process you did? I want to remake an 1850 French folding hunting knife and it has brass liners with German Silver bolsters.
Beginner knife maker here. Haven't made a folder yet, what thickness off metal do you use for the liners?
About a 1/16 on the liners but it really doesent matter. You can go thicker, thinner, add g10 or whatever. That phase is purely artistic, have fun and experiment with it.
You make my favorite slip joint tutorial videos I’ve found on UA-cam. Keep em comin! What material do you use for the liners, bolsters, and pins?
Thanks man, just trying the share the skills. On this knife I am using 410 stainless for the liners and bolsters. Pins are 416 I believe.
Thanks for sharing
Always! Thanks for watching.
What is the flux and solder your using and what grade of stainless liners and bolsters? Thanks in advance!
410 on the stainless and I linked to the exact solder and Flux in the subscription. Tha KS for watching.
Do you ever use epoxy? If so when do you solder verses epoxy?
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Are you making those for yourself Dave? Never have too many folding knives can we...Nice work I must say
No, not for me, that one is already sold.
Frank Centofante used a spot welder like I saw at Harbor freight to attach stainless bolsters
Yea, lots of guys do it that way but its always nice to have some options.
A few spotwelds wil ceratainly hold just fine and can be used for stainless and carbon steels.....but solder will completely fill the tyniest gap seamless between bolster and liner . You also have the option of fusing non ferro materials (copper , brons , brass , nickel silver , silver) to eachother and to stainless and carbon steels. Slightly misaligning bolsters and using a spotwelder to attach them could be desastrous as you need to drill out the weldspots to remove bolsters from liners. Imho i like the soldering methode shown here .
@@HoutmeyersP thanks man. I just like the ability to experiment with different combinations of materis. Might melt down some bullet brass to cast bolsters. That would be cool. Can't do that without this method.
I wish there was a way to cut out the background "stuff" (music?) !
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Custome knives are not cheap, nor are they cheaply made. When I buy a knife and I know the artist made every part used in that knife, I’m more likely to buy it. I have had a knife fail, the guy said “that’s my fault, I will replace it.” He didn’t say, oh I bought those pre made and that’s why it failed. And that’s why I will spend the extra money buying from someone that makes knives vs buying it from a store.
Sadly a lot of people don't see what really goes into handmade goods. That's why I love doing the videos. It completes the project IMHO. It also lets the adventurous folks know that THEY CAN ALSO DO IT.
Show.
Show what?
Show = Fantastic
Awesomr, thank you. 😊
HOW match
Dave i have an idea for a neck knife i need what's your email
My books are closed to custom work right now due to having too much other stuff going on, but hit me up anyway and I'll see what I can do. Email is at the bottom of the description.
You are tinning the parts NOT tining.
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Why do Americans not pronounce the "l" in solder?
Tining? Soda? Jesus that's annoying.
Thanks for sharing