dgfoster
Diamond
- Joined
- Jun 14, 2008
- Location
- Bellingham, WA
First, I have spent an hour searching old threads trying to find the information on my own as I know this has come up several times. I did find reference to the combs, notably by smt, but I could not find close-ups to see exactly how they are made. Nor did I find a current or prior manufacturer.
Could some kind soul post a couple of clear close-ups of their combs with a few dimensions and any pointers on possible improvements? I need to make some miniature combs and would like to benefit from prior "art." I did find a few pics on a Blade Forum that indicates there is a thin long metal hinge along the length of the fingers near the mid point that allows the "base" portion to remain flat while the finger portion flexes upward. That hinge appears to be flat in section and I thought it might be better if it were shallowly biconcave as it would have less tendency to crack due to repeat flexing? Grinding that thin hinge without burning the metal might be interesting. Alloy selection might or might not be important?
And knowing who makes or made them could assist in finding them on auction sites as I will want to buy some full-size ones. (I hear they are not cheap)
Thanks in advance.
Denis
Could some kind soul post a couple of clear close-ups of their combs with a few dimensions and any pointers on possible improvements? I need to make some miniature combs and would like to benefit from prior "art." I did find a few pics on a Blade Forum that indicates there is a thin long metal hinge along the length of the fingers near the mid point that allows the "base" portion to remain flat while the finger portion flexes upward. That hinge appears to be flat in section and I thought it might be better if it were shallowly biconcave as it would have less tendency to crack due to repeat flexing? Grinding that thin hinge without burning the metal might be interesting. Alloy selection might or might not be important?
And knowing who makes or made them could assist in finding them on auction sites as I will want to buy some full-size ones. (I hear they are not cheap)
Thanks in advance.
Denis