#handsanding

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God, it is good to be back in the shop! . . . #grateful #thepxsmith #joshaweston #forgedinfire #knifeordeath #knifemaker #handmade #handsanding (at Pixel Smith - Josh A. Weston) https://www.instagram.com/p/Bxm_kOKHNel/?igshid=mll7ifjk92o6

Hand sanding scales is a lot of work.. But it's one of my favorite parts of the process. I get to watch the beauty of these woods and composites be uncovered as the grits get more refined. This handle is at 600 grit in the process. Next is 800, 1200, 2000 and then a trip to the buffing wheel. I can't wait to see this one shine! #knifestyle #knifelife #customknife #handmadeknife #handsanding #oneonone #finewoodworking #gonnashine #koa #spalted #turquoise #ivory #253 #tacomawa #puyallup

Rounding third base on this fighter, I'm going to start shaping the handle before I go any further with the finish. #customknives #customknife #dailygrind #metalarts #knife #knives #handsanding #bowie #fighter #knifemaker #knifemaking

I've got one side to 220 grit. I am only going to 320 grit then I will blacken the blade and tumble it. Time for lunch! . . . #thepxsmith #joshaweston #forgedinfire #knifeordeath #knifemaker #process #inprogress #wip #handsanding #panabas #steel (at Pixel Smith - Josh A. Weston) https://www.instagram.com/p/BwM7lbCBVLi/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=18ufziazbebso

There just isn't a good replacement for some old fashioned hand sanding. #joshaweston #thepxsmith #bladesmith #knifeworld #knifemaker #maker #handsanding #knivesofinstagram (at Pixel Smith - Josh A. Weston) https://www.instagram.com/p/Bsa4eLLhhAh/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=10g0gplylawp5

I needed to do some clean up work on the flats and hips from clamping last night. Something happened and my clamp snapped off the pad leaving a dent in the wood. It's no big deal, just a few passes and it back to normal. I've been working a lot later than I normally do, I feel like I blew through this blade, but I'm actually in the second week of working on it. This ones almost ready for and edge and makers mark. #knifemaking #knifemaker #fighter #bowie #knife #knives #knifeporn #handsanding #woodworking #metalarts #customknife #customknives #handcrafted

Building the finish now is a lot easier than doing it after it's hardened. I also like to get everything finished before I set any of the positions. It sucks if you screw it up, but I've got the tricky parts figured out. Smooth sailing ahead ⛵️🏝🗿#knife #knives #knifemaker #knifemaking #handsanding #tanto #flipper #handcrafted #customknife #dailygrind #customknives #metalarts