Video Tutorials

CraftOptics DreamBeam 3 Light Review

This is a review of the ‪CraftOptics‬ DreamBeam 3 Light which attaches to the CraftOptics Magnifying Eyeglasses.

CraftOptics Magnifying Eyeglasses Review

This is a review of the CraftOptics Magnifying Eyeglasses.

Nail Nick Grinding Stone Discussion

I was ask some general questions about the grinding stone that I use to cut nail nicks. I discuss it in this video.

Slipjoint Fit Up Using a Kennedy Fixture

This is a demo on how I use the Kennedy Fixture from Jantz Supply to fit up a slipjoint blade and spring. The Kennedy Fixture is an advanced version of the Ruple jig, or a rise fall indicator.

Lever Action Auto Safety Discussion

I was asked to explain how the safety works on my lever action auto, so I put this video together to demonstrate it.

Making Pivot Bushings

This is my method for making pivot bushings to be used in my folders.

No Peen Head Spinner

This is a demo of how I use my "No Peen" head spinners for assembling slipjoints.

Setting Up the Rotary Table

In this video I show how to make and set up the top block on the rotary table for milling liners.

Milling Liners on a Rotary Table

In this video I demonstrate how I mill liners using a rotary table.

Grinding Jig for Small Blades

In this video I show how I made my jig for grinding small folder blades.

Removing a Pivot Pin From a Slipjoint

I had to remove a pivot pin from a slipjoint in order to fix a blade issue, and I figured I’d record it. Maybe it will be helpful to others.

Straightening Small Folder Blades

This is how I straighten small folder blades when needed. NOTE: The steel that I'm working with is O1 tool steel.

BrnoBorn Knife Grinding Jig Demo

This is a demonstration on how to use a BrnoBorn style grinding jig.

Making Stainless Washers for Folding Knives

This is an updated tutorial on how I make .005" stainless steel washers for my small folders.

Straightening Liners

In this video I demonstrate how to straighten folder liners.

Checking the Pull Weight on a Slipjoint

Here’s a method that I’m experimenting with for testing the pull weight on a slipjoint.

Shaping Scales

This video demonstrates how I've started holding on to scales for shaping them.

Diagnosing a Slipjoint Problem

In this video, I help a friend diagnose a problem that he was having with one of his slipjoints.

A Quick Look At My TruGrit Disc Grinder

This is my TruGrit style Disc Grinder with the Nielsen magnetic discs.

Dual Action Auto Demo

This is my EDC-DA0 prototype that I've finished.

Buck 110 Conversion

In this short video I explain my attempt to convert a Buck 110 to an automatic.

Scale Release Auto Demo

This is a demonstration of how to work a scale release auto.

Auto Mechanics

This is a fit-up of the mechanics for a lever action auto.