DIY Chevata
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I would simply grind down to the desired shape with an angle or bench grinder.
Do an internet search for stock removal knife making.
You’ll get tips and ideas on how to form the blade, bevel it, and maybe ideas for a handle.
Do an internet search for stock removal knife making.
You’ll get tips and ideas on how to form the blade, bevel it, and maybe ideas for a handle.
highgrave
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Keep it cool while you are grinding in the edge or the steel will lose its hardness and will not hold an edge. If the metal gets hot enough to turn color then the temper is gone.
GreenDragon
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Find a welder near you. He will have all the tools and experience needed to help you do the job in 30 minutes.
If you decide to attach a comfortable, somewhat fat handle along the back edge, I suspect that you will be pleased. An alternative would be a split length of Tygon tubing.
Bob
Bob
I'm in an association with a lot of equipment were i can go every saturday.
That's good, because I'll be able to use a grinder to shape and sharpen.
How do i calculate the angle for sharpen ? so i can make a support to keep the good angle.
They also have a drill press and a sanding machine.
I will do a wood handle
A good, coarse file is better for putting a bevel on it.
You might rough it in with the grinder, but you can keep a consistent bevel without facets, or a burr, with a good file.
you can keep a little one near your workspace to keep it sharp too.
You might rough it in with the grinder, but you can keep a consistent bevel without facets, or a burr, with a good file.
you can keep a little one near your workspace to keep it sharp too.
This is a photo of a professional chaveta that used to be sold at wlt.
wholeleaftobacco.com
Trace a 5 gal bucket or something to get an even arch.
Professional Stainless Steel Chaveta (Cigar Knife) #5
New, Made In USA Professional Chaveta (Cigar knife). Same as the American Style Chaveta except it is half of the thickness.
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I was thinking of a protractorThis is a photo of a professional chaveta that used to be sold at wlt.
Trace a 5 gal bucket or something to get an even arch.Professional Stainless Steel Chaveta (Cigar Knife) #5
New, Made In USA Professional Chaveta (Cigar knife). Same as the American Style Chaveta except it is half of the thickness.
The smaller the arc section, the greater wrist and arm rocking motion will be necessary. You won't need to apply much pressure so limit the wrist movement to reduce fatigue. It may take a larger section than a five gallon bucket, maybe 55 gal drum. The chaveta in the link seems to have been made using a rather large circle.
That's Great! Good Job. Now use it, and see what you might adjust (if anything) to optimize it. Nothing like using your own handmade tool.
Another great part is, you made, so you don't have to worry about wrecking something you bought if you need to modify it.
It's just "unfinished while experimenting for optimization" til you don't feel the need to change any more on it.
Another great part is, you made, so you don't have to worry about wrecking something you bought if you need to modify it.
It's just "unfinished while experimenting for optimization" til you don't feel the need to change any more on it.