captianpattson
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- Mar 29, 2013
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Hi ya'll. I have a seemingly simple question that, for some reason, I can't seem to find the answer to. I'm trying to find out the proper method or even the proper name of the process for "knurling" on a flat surface. Some examples would be the texture on bench vise jaws, the grip on the inside surface of needle nose pliers, the grip surface on the hammer of a revolver, or the cross-hatching on the side plates of a pocket knife. The only thing I can find is the possibility of using a old style metal shaper with a threading tool, but this method doesn't allow you to create odd contours (like on the handles of pliers). I know there has to be a simpler process since its used so often. I would almost think that the patterns could be stamped on but it often looks like its a first hand process, even on inexpensive parts. Thank you guys for any direction you could give.