How to fix a swivel knife that drags

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The foundation in any type of leather tooling is smooth swivel knife cuts.
It is nearly impossible to get smooth cuts when your swivel knife is dragging. This is extremely common with inexpensive knives but in this video I show you how to tune up a dragging knife so you can get smooth cuts.
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@susantipsyhealy7655 Год назад

So glad you show methods to do things that don’t involve going out and spending a ton of money. I sharpen chisels too so I purchased three different grades of diamond blocks and the guides for my chisels and my knife. My finest block is extra extra fine. I still strop, even my chisels. Very important final step I am now using them for my other leather knife to keep it sharp. An inexpensive skiving knife.

@Robert-xp4ii 2 года назад

I'm lucky to have already known this when I got my knives. I didn't spend much on tools because I learn things and usually move on to another project. I've stuck with leatherwork for over 2 years now and have some incredibly sharp, inexpensive tools. I'm sure expensive tools would be best but I made due.

@andrettishields388 2 года назад

Agree. Thanks for that explanation, Joe, on using the sand paper and jewelers rouge, keep up the great work, really appreciate it.

@tomlechner2865 Год назад

Thanks so much, this really helped my cutting.

@Bowmechanic65 2 года назад

Great tip for this newbie, thank you!

@joemeling3216 2 года назад

You’re welcome!

@rtb1487 2 года назад

I can't wait to get my kit!

@joemeling3216 2 года назад

The preorders are on their way out woohoo!

@PLAZALOT58 2 года назад

One thing that has really helped me is using a sharpening jig that keeps the blade at the precise angle you choose. They are only about $20 and I highly recommend it. And then stropping as you show to really polish that edge.

@joemeling3216 2 года назад

Those jigs are definitely handy!

@mikestoning5536 2 года назад

Very much appreciate how you are still putting out videos for leather basics. Thank you Joe!

@joemeling3216 2 года назад

You’re very welcome! Thank you for watching!

@cantu9599 2 года назад

I have ceramic blade that can’t ever get sharp enough to use and thank you for the video very helpful

@randydavison6363 2 года назад

Got to use a diamond coated stone to sharpen ceramic.

@eskallagrimsson 2 года назад

Never used a ceramic swivel knife but I had a ceramic chef knife at one time. I got sick of trying to keep it sharp and went back to steel. I used to have to send my ceramic chef knife in to get sharpened.

2 года назад

I have a caramic blade too that, in theory, don't need sharpening, but I have the same problem of drags...can you help me? Thx

@honda200twinstar3 Год назад

Hey Joe ..i wonder if you might give Mothers aluminum polish a try ,as thats what i use as i have for my motorcycle id like to know what you think of it in place of jewelers rouge .

@joemeling3216 Год назад

That sounds interesting. Where do I find it?

@adamharkness9915 2 года назад

Great tip Joe, If I could just ask you how do you set the correct height of your swivel knife?

@joemeling3216 2 года назад

I really don’t have an exact science to it. I really feel it just needs to be comfortable for you and to where you’re able to get results. I should do a video to show how I like mine and why.

@susantipsyhealy7655 Год назад

Not all knives are adjustable. Be sure the one you pick up is. There is a screw that you turn in the center of the knife where it is thin. To lengthen or shorten. But Joe is right. I had to practice to finally find what works for me.

@pueblodove Год назад

Thanks I am a beginner and struggle with dull tools, any advice on tooling when you are left handed?

@benjammin1212 Год назад

Hi, dull tools are either because they are budget and not holding a good edge / they haven't been sharpened and polished at the manufacturing stage,,or you are not taking long enough to polish them,( which was my issue ) i'm also left handed and have not had any issues tooling , the only tools that have caused issues with me being a leftie are the adjustable creasers , the safety skiver, and the edge creasers that you heat up.

@pueblodove Год назад

@@benjammin1212 Ok, thanks for the tips. The tools I have were my grandpas and were heavily used, and set around for decades before I could be in position to pick them up. Some are crude tools and maybe handmade. I guess I will polish them more.

@patw999 2 года назад

you sell coaster kits and tooling patterns, even held a contest, but you don't have a video on how to tool them? When you do I'll buy them.

@joemeling3216 2 года назад

Perfect, stay tuned. There are more videos to come.

@cantu9599 2 года назад

What about sharpening a ceramic blade how do you sharpen

@randydavison6363 2 года назад

Gotta have a diamond coated stone to sharpen ceramic.

@cws4657 2 года назад

Would it be better to strop on the flesh side and then on the hair side as well? Or is that over kill?

@joemeling3216 2 года назад

As long as you’re not rolling your blade I don’t think you can over strop it. Some people only use the hair side. I just like the flesh side (especially on a split hide) because it grabs and holds the rouge so well. I am by no means a great blade sharpener though so I’m sure there is some other great info out there on fine tuning different polishing techniques.

@cws4657 2 года назад

@@joemeling3216 thanks for the reply!

@eskallagrimsson 2 года назад

@@joemeling3216 coming from a knife sharpening background I use the hair side for a smoother polish. A drop or two of olive oil or neatsfoot will help the rouge stick. I'm pretty new to leather tooling, though, so it may not be totally needed.

@honda200twinstar3 Год назад

Ya might find it at your hardware store in the auto section but more likely you`ll find it auto parts store in the polishing ,wax cleaner section.I think it works, but im only getting into the craft, so getting your experienced opinion would be appreciated.

@joemeling3216 Год назад

Ok perfect

@honda200twinstar3 Год назад

@@joemeling3216 Ya know i think thats the first time iv gotten a reply from you ..thank you you made my day ..Merry Christmas

@joemeling3216 Год назад

@@honda200twinstar3 I’m glad to hear it made your day. Merry Christmas! I’m sorry if I’ve missed other questions. Some days it can be a challenge to keep up with them and I know I let some slip through the cracks. I’m glad I saw this one and I’m interested in trying that as an alternative.

@honda200twinstar3 Год назад

@@joemeling3216 Ya thats wat i figered that you do get a lot to read.

@JohnTBlock 2 года назад

Strop your SK every time you pick it up, and during long sessions!

@carollane8694 Год назад

That looks like Tripoli which is normally brown. It is a bit more coarse than rouge and is usually used as a pre polish before moving on to a rouge final polish