How To Make A Kolrosing Knife From An Old Drill Bit - Nic Westermann

I spent time with renowned tool maker Nic Westermann of ‘Hewn & Hone’ at his workshop in rural Wales

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Materials used and referenced in this video:

Wraparound Table - https://www.hewnandhone.co.uk/product...

Finished Kolrosing Blade - https://www.hewnandhone.co.uk/product...

Abrasives - https://www.hewnandhone.co.uk/product...

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Connect with Nic using the links below:

Nic Website - https://www.hewnandhone.co.uk

Nic Instagram -   / hewnandhone  

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Access Nic’s article in the Bodgers Gazette - https://www.bodgers.org.uk

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The other videos I filmed with Nic Westermann:

Nic Westermann - Important updates, Ordering tools, Waiting list, Etc -    • Nic Westermann - Important updates, Orderi...  

Hewn & Hone - Introduction by Nic Westermann -    • Hewn & Hone - Introduction by Nic Westermann  

[Step by Step] Build A Two & Half Brick Forge - Nic Westermann -    • [Step by Step] Build A Two & Half Brick Fo...  

(Pt 1/5) How To Make A Turning Sloyd Knife - Forging, Annealing & Rough Shaping -    • {Pt 1/5} How To Make A Turning Sloyd Knife...  

(Pt 2/5) How To Make A Turning Sloyd Knife - Heat Treat -    • {Pt 2/5} How To Make A Turning Sloyd Knife...  

(Pt 3/5) How To Make A Turning Sloyd Knife - Establishing Profile & Grinding Bevel -    • {Pt 3/5} How To Make A Turning Sloyd Knife...  

(Pt 4/5) How To Make A Turning Sloyd Knife - Handle Making & Fitting -    • {Pt 4/5} How To Make A Turning Sloyd Knife...  

(Pt 5/5) How To Make A Turning Sloyd Knife - Sharpening & Maintenance -    • {Pt 5/5} How To Make A Turning Sloyd Knife...  

Spoon Knife Edge Geometry -    • Spoon Knife Edge Geometry Explained - Nic ...  

How To Sharpen A Spoon/Hook Knife & Twca Cam -    • How To Sharpen A Spoon/Hook Knife & Twca C...  

How To Make A Kolrosing Knife From An Old Drill Bit - *THIS VIDEO YOU ARE WATCHING*

How To Hollow Grind & Sharpen A Sloyd Knife -    • How To Hollow Grind & Sharpen A Sloyd Knif...  

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Below is a timestamp of all the sections in this video:

(Click on the time on the left to go straight to that section)

00:00:00 - Start
00:00:09 - Intro
00:01:57 - Drill bit hardness/softness
00:05:15 - What is a rockwell hardness Tester
00:07:35 - Test hardness 1st section of drill bit
00:08:37 - Test hardness 2nd section of drill bit
00:09:11 - Test hardness 3rd section of drill bit
00:09:35 - Test hardness 4th section of drill bit
00:10:03 - Test hardness 5th section of drill bit
00:10:26 - Hardness test results
00:12:57 - Hand/needle file hardness testing
00:17:27 - Separate shank from fluted section of drill
00:19:48 - Grinding to 45 degree angle
00:23:23 - Jig to hold drill bit
00:26:07 - Grind bevel 60 grit
00:27:57 - Straight edge vs curved edge
00:28:36 - Grind bevel 400 grit
00:31:14 - Grind bevel 1,200 grit
00:33:20 - Comparing hewn&hone kolrosing blade
00:35:30 - Bodgers gazette article
00:37:58 - Conclusion
00:41:17 - Outro

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As always I appreciate you watching

Take care

Peace

Zed

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