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 It's amazing what a little convexing can do.
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05/15/09 05:49 PM
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i stripped and convexed my CG SOD today, but before i convexed it, i decided to test the difference between a standard "v" grind and a convex edge. the test was to chop through a pine 2x4 backed up on a stump. the V grind took 108 and 103 chops to get all the way through. i then took the SOD to my harbor freight 1x30 belt sander. i started with a medium then moved on to super fine belt with several dips in to cold water. i then tested it again on the pine 2x4 with the results being 56 and 58. Not a bad improvement considering i maybe spent 15-20 minutes on the edge. note:the number of chops may seem high, but bear in mind im only 5'7 and 110 lbs. all in all, great product Dan and i can't wait to get my S5. <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/thumbup.gif" alt="" />
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Re: It's amazing what a little convexing can do.
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05/15/09 06:06 PM
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Re: It's amazing what a little convexing can do.
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05/15/09 06:18 PM
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Wow, thats a big difference.
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Re: It's amazing what a little convexing can do.
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05/15/09 06:28 PM
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yeah, convex makes a HUGE difference in chopping from my experience. let see some pics of that naked son of a dogfather. <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif" alt="" />
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Re: It's amazing what a little convexing can do.
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05/15/09 06:37 PM
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i'll try to get some photos after work
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Re: It's amazing what a little convexing can do.
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05/15/09 06:51 PM
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Can't wait to see your pics! I've never seen a stripped sod...
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Re: It's amazing what a little convexing can do.
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05/15/09 08:14 PM
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Re: It's amazing what a little convexing can do.
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05/15/09 09:34 PM
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i stripped and convexed my CG SOD today, but before i convexed it, i decided to test the difference between a standard "v" grind and a convex edge. the test was to chop through a pine 2x4 backed up on a stump. the V grind took 108 and 103 chops to get all the way through. i then took the SOD to my harbor freight 1x30 belt sander. i started with a medium then moved on to super fine belt with several dips in to cold water. i then tested it again on the pine 2x4 with the results being 56 and 58. Not a bad improvement considering i maybe spent 15-20 minutes on the edge. note:the number of chops may seem high, but bear in mind im only 5'7 and 110 lbs. all in all, great product Dan and i can't wait to get my S5. <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/thumbup.gif" alt="" /> Welcome to the Yard Dumpster Dan
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Re: It's amazing what a little convexing can do.
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05/15/09 09:34 PM
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I also welcome you to the Yard Dumpster Dan
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Re: It's amazing what a little convexing can do.
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05/15/09 10:34 PM
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I love a convex edge! Now... what about those pics?
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Re: It's amazing what a little convexing can do.
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05/16/09 01:26 AM
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Always drink upstream from the herd.
-- Will Rogers
aka"LUCKY DOG"
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Re: It's amazing what a little convexing can do.
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05/16/09 04:25 AM
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![[Linked Image from i562.photobucket.com]](http://i562.photobucket.com/albums/ss70/jactheslayer/SOD.jpg) lets see if this works...
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Re: It's amazing what a little convexing can do.
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05/16/09 04:27 AM
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sucess! the quality is bad because it was taken with my cell phone. tomorrow i'll get a better shot with a few more angles. i plan on polishing the edge a bit more and will put it to use chopping up a neighbor's fallen tree.
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Re: It's amazing what a little convexing can do.
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05/16/09 09:44 AM
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Looks awesome Jac - well done! <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/thumbup.gif" alt="" /> <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/thumbup.gif" alt="" /> <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif" alt="" />
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 Re: It's amazing what a little convexing can do.
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05/16/09 12:36 PM
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Re: It's amazing what a little convexing can do.
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05/16/09 01:48 PM
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Nice work!! <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/cool.gif" alt="" /> Welcome to the Yard, Jac. <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/smile.gif" alt="" />
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Re: It's amazing what a little convexing can do.
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05/16/09 09:52 PM
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![[Linked Image from i562.photobucket.com]](http://i562.photobucket.com/albums/ss70/jactheslayer/sod2.jpg) thats a little bit better. polished up the edge with 600 wet/dry.
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Re: It's amazing what a little convexing can do.
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05/16/09 10:26 PM
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Nice work, Jac. As pretty as they are, it's what convex edges do that makes them worth putting on a knife. As you have found out, they improve cutting and chopping performance.
Horned, dangerous, and off my medication.
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Re: It's amazing what a little convexing can do.
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05/17/09 02:20 AM
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thanks for all the kind words everyone. I'm glad even after stripping it, you can still see the ghost image of the Scrapyard logo.
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Re: It's amazing what a little convexing can do.
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05/17/09 03:34 AM
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Jac the Slayer, Kid Nevada, welcome to the Yard.
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Re: It's amazing what a little convexing can do.
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05/17/09 06:56 PM
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very nice. Welcome to the yard.
Getting my Zombie kit ready and watching out for those Corpse Men!!!
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Re: It's amazing what a little convexing can do.
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05/18/09 01:27 PM
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lets see if this works... Sweet looking blade, thats super shiny!!
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Re: It's amazing what a little convexing can do.
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05/18/09 05:34 PM
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Nice job. I am planning to convex the majority of my blades this summer. It is inspiration like this that makes me think I "might" be able to pull it off.
I got a OKC machete and a British Golok that I can start on.
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