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In this knifemaking vlog, I continue the build on my framelock flipper folding knives, diving deeper into precision machining and problem solving. I start by finishing the backspacers, then move on to cutting stop pins and pivots to final length for proper fit and function. Along the way, I run into a major issue with the twist damascus framelock — a costly blunder that could have ended the build. I break down exactly what went wrong, how I diagnosed the problem, and the steps I took to salvage the framelock and keep the knife moving forward. This video also covers: Pivot length setup and pivot adjustment details Stop pin sizing and fitment Layout, drilling, and machining the lockbar start and stop points Cutting clean, accurate lockbar slots Real-world lessons from hands-on custom knifemaking Framelock building playlist: https://studio.youtube.com/playlist/PL3J5OXaYrzvTmfsS4J46JJjspcib1MlFj/videos Knifemaking Playlist https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL3J5OXaYrzvSu9Y9O1VvqcTBrFlXcrB_1 Damascus making Playlist https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL3J5OXaYrzvQmX2JoRJC710cppxj7Iq2T Song: I-85 Artist: Kia Music by: CreatorMix.com 👉 Subscribe for more knifemaking tutorials, shop vlogs, and behind-the-scenes builds. 👉 If you enjoy knife making vlogs, custom folding knives, or want to learn more about the tools and techniques behind high-end knives, don’t forget to like, subscribe, and comment with your questions! (Below are affiliate links to products that I get a small fee at no extra cost to the buyer) YesWelder welding machines https://yeswelder.com/?ref=qkvl6voq Use CODE: TONYSEVERIO at checkout for 10% OFF! 3" Abrasive slitting disc with 1/4" arbor https://amzn.to/4qawWEY Optical Center Punch https://amzn.to/3GSLGY6 Cratex Jeweling Stick 400-600 grit https://amzn.to/47boZcR Barrel Lap set https://amzn.to/4eY47Gx Digital Angle Finder https://amzn.to/3CFWJC9 #53 Carbide Drill Bit https://amzn.to/3ZbhqhW #54 Carbide Drill Bit https://amzn.to/3Z82u4i 1/16 inch 440C ball bearings for detent https://amzn.to/3ZbiZfO 1/16 inch ceramic ball bearings for detent https://amzn.to/48UAHaI Cutoff Wheel and Arbor https://amzn.to/4eoW0T5 5/16 Carbide Ball End Mill https://amzn.to/3AL24Hv Optical Center Punch https://amzn.to/40vS3Z8 5/64 carbide drill https://amzn.to/3AhnagC #44 carbide drill https://amzn.to/3YToY9b .166 counterbore https://amzn.to/4e2hAfS #13 (.185 inches) Carbide Drill https://amzn.to/4eVfyQ3 3/16 (.1875 inches) Carbide Reamer https://amzn.to/3UmDBPi 1/8 (.125 inches) Carbide Spotting Drill 9/64 (.14 inches) Carbide End Mill 8-9 Ounce Vegetable Tanned Leather https://amzn.to/4cBGq7j Weldwood Contact Cement https://amzn.to/4lyhx06 Brown Leather Dye https://amzn.to/3GexsRe Neats Foot Oil https://amzn.to/43Tgu4F 3 piece basketweave leather stamps https://amzn.to/44cQ64i Leather stitch groover https://amzn.to/45ztTjg Leather stitch marker https://amzn.to/4lhtxSX Reading and Instruction: Knife Engineering by Dr. Larrin Thomas: https://amzn.to/3SO7hlP BUILD YOUR OWN HYDRAULIC FORGING PRESS by Dr. James Baston: https://amzn.to/3fV86L1 THANKS to my Patrons! Daniel Cole Jones Scott Hoffman Patrick Walls Robert Moline John DeMatteo Paul Horner Eric Bethard Dominic Kidwell Charles Apodaca Michael Hodges Jeff Schafer Mark Anderson Allan Williams Anderson Hand Forged Sonja Stevenson Jeremy Green Justin Goodman James Buck Jason Mulkey Michael Baker Richard Branton Clint Hancox Joe Dees Steve Mowatt Dave Perry Dan Still Sam Daugherty Shane Wismeyer Robert Gore George C. James Murphy Rynn Smith My Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/tonyseverioknives My Website: https://www.tonyseverioknives.com My Instagram: http://instagram.com/tonyseverioknives My Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/tonyseverioknives My TikTok: http://tiktok.com/@tonyseverioknives #customknives #bladesmith