Woodshop Class - Marking Knife
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Description
Students will be taught how to make a traditional steel marking knife. This class will provide instruction on how to form, heat treat, and temper O1 steel. This two-day class will go step-by-step through the manufacture of the complete marking knife, which will be taken home at the end of class.
Tools
For tool guides and manuals, see: Woodshop Tools
- Marker
- Ruler
- Scribe
- Hacksaw (32 tpi blade)
- File
- Center Punch
- Drill press with 1/8" bit
- Furnace/HT Oven
- Quench Oil and Can
- Tempering oven
- Sandpaper
- Sharpening block
Certifications
There are no certifications as part of this class.
Materials
- O1 Tool steel, 1/16” x ½” x 6”
- Brass rod, 1/8" diameter, approx 2” long
- (2) Hardwood strips, 5/8" x 3/16”, approx 4-½” long
- Epoxy
Handout
⇓ Download Marking Knife Class Handout
Examples
One of the example knives made for the class
Two complete knives, and one partially finished
