SGT Run Ranger Run 2015 I.B. work in progress day 2

Run Ranger Run Folks,

Day 1 was a complete success, I am really digging how this "Basterd" is coming along.

I will do my best to explain each processes shown in picture, should you have any questions please feel free to asked on the Facebook page, here, or my email sarglobaltool@gmail.com.

Please excuse the first photo its a bit out of focus. The master pattern is clamped to the steel. Then all the holes are marked and outline scribed for drilling and cutting .

 

Next we drill all the holes, I use a 15/64" drill bit and then I use a precesion reamer to ensure the hole is exactly .250 or 1/4"

I just liked this shot as you watch the chips extract.

 

Also to keep the drill bit cool and to prevent whats called work hardening, I use cutting fluid.

Both blades are drilled, counter bored and the top Basterd is ready to get cut on the band saw.

Cutting the profile,in reality it's pure monkey work and quite boring....ha ha

 

 On a 2"x72 horizontal grinder which has various size wheels we grind away all that cannot be cut with the band saw.....we call it "Profiling" and hey sparks are cool:)

 

Next phase is to measure the thickness of the steel, do a little math so we can find the center to mark a set of parallel lines. Those lines are my reference that I will use in the grinding the main bevels. The slab of granite which weighs approximately 350 pounds is pretty much 99.9% flat. The device that scribes the lines is called a Height gauge. So it goes like this with a micrometer I measure the thickness of the blade. Lets say its .0250" I then divide that number by 2 which gives me .0125", then I subtract 15 which gives me .0110. I set the height gauge to .0110, and dragged the edge of the point, which produces my grind lines.

 

As you can see I have nice reference lines which will ensure I keep my grind lines even and centered

 

Using a special rest I will grind at about 45 degrees to those reference lines

 

On my small mill I will machine groves for grip, or better yet a place for your thumb to rest for good retention and traction.

 I worked late and the light was not that great but you can see the progress made in one day. So we are tracking and on schedule.

Today I will concentrate on the other blade and bring it to the same level as the other. Then tomorrow we will be ready to heat treat and put the "Soul" into the blades. We plan to shoot video as it is pretty cool to see red hot steel come out of the oven.

Thanks and stay tuned for more action.

RLTW!

SAR

Run Ranger Run 2015 I.B. work in progress Day 1.

Run Ranger Run 2015,

 I just returned from a a trip down to Patagonia and had to delay the building of the 2015 Inglorious Basterd. I had a great time the place is a must see if you can ever find the time. This was my horrible view every morning....ha ha.

Okay now its time to get down to Basterd building. Last years Basterd was only 12" long, this years Basterd will be a whopping 14" of pure badness. So lets get this work in progress on the on the go.

As Always Rangers must have a contingency plan, as you can see from the following photo that our good friend Murphy showed up. Of the two blades started last year one broke, so of course we have
 two blades started again.

Please check in daily for progress, if you wish you can subscribe by clicking the "RSS" feed and every time I make a update you will get a email.

Its a great honor to help GallantFew Inc, Run Ranger Run and a pleasure to work with Karl, Cory, and Candyss.

If you need the back story on this epic event go to this link and have a read. Run Ranger Run







RLTW!
SAR

Airborne All The Way Forever!

Hey folks,

Last year around this time I decided to book a tandem jump, good thing is I picked the right company. Bill is the owner of skydive louisiana really solid company with a great staff and good if not great instructors. Bill has thousands of jumps under his belt and he does not or will not short change you.

Here is a link to last years tandem and my experience Dream become reality, that first tandem at 10,000 feet was breathtaking and talk about getting a really nice kick of endorphins. I have completed my last tandem and now qualify to go through AFF Accelerated Free Fall course to become licensed.

How did this jump come about well we have a had a good close friend of Scotts visting us from Australia for the last three weeks, Brent Tasca is a former 3RAR Para veteran last wedsday I asked if he would like to go skydiving and of course the answer was "Of course Mate" Also the day prior was US National Airborne day....we also gave ourselves "Mohawks" ha ha to honor those bad asses that jumped into Normandy on D-day.

We both have had many jumps from different types of aircraft bot fixed and rotary wing. But its very structured the point of military airborne operations is to get you to the ground as fast as possible so you can engage the enemy. You have all this fricken gear strapped to your body and it can be a long day of pain. The civilian side is very nice and painless if you follow instructions.




So we made the 3.5 hour drive up and after a fifteen minute brief Brent was walking out with Bill to make his jump. Brent choose to do a flip out of the aircraft.....ha ha



The aircraft is a Cessna 182, and the pilot is a young kid with 750 hours of flying and despite the high winds he provided a smooth flight up to altitude...once again good guys.



Brent coming in from his jump.




Nice and smooth



Stand up landing with nice flare



My jump was a bit different as I had to perform some task to ensure I was ready to start AFF and ready to jump on my own. Bill briefed me and while Brent was off doing his jump I rehearsed on the ground to ensure I performed to the best of my ability. When the door opens and its time to go years of mindset and training take over....confidence in yourself your equipment and your instructor. You really get focused on the task at hand and nothing else enters your mind.....but I was at peace when we exited.

Coming in once the canopy is open this is where the real skill is at..."Landing Safely" Bill was awesome and talked me the whole way in....like I said he knows I am coming back and is prepping me for the next time I go it alone. These rigs run very fast, highly maneuverable and if done the wrong way can spell a bad day. 






Walking of the DZ and still learning.....loving the Mohawk:)

Last shot is Brent Tasca, myself and Scott Chamberlain, we jumped with our Beret's in our pocket.

Airborne brothers to the end.........Death from above!



We also spoke with Bill and Scott is cleared to jump so we will get the "Squid" in the air".......I will be singing "Anchors away".......ha ha


Last thing is thanks to Bill and Skydive Louisiana for a great day look forward to the next few weeks

Thanks
AATW!
RLTW!
SAR

Whats availble at the store and in the chute!

Folks,

Hope your summer is going well, if ou are hitting the woods consider buying some SAR Eclipse Signal Systems of maybe a moon glow micro.

On the edged Tool side of the house we have a few OddJobs that  are in stock till they last.bThey have been a great selling knife with many happy customers.

Been working on four Hornet Recurves and a completely one off Hornet XL great selection of high end handle material, Iron wood, G10, red liners and Carbon fiber. So they are gonning to be nice.

The Hornet XL is In a bowie blade style...grey g10, red liners and lighting strike CF. It sould be pretty hot.

So please check www.sarglobaltool.com we re flush with the SAR Pocket comb and Ace pocket comb, plus all signal devices are always in stock.

SAR Global Tool OddJob can be found at http://sarglobaltool.com/

 Hornet Recurves in progress just before rough grinding the handles in for first fit.

 Handles shaped to blades from left to right grey G10, red liners and fine textured carbon fiber, next is some awesome desert iron wood, the tanto styleRanger green, Red liner and fine textured CF. The one off Hornet XL bowie has grey g10, red liners and Lighting Strike carbon Fiber should look really good. The Hatchet is for a good friend is sporting textured Ranger green g10

 Finished ODDJob's with reflective with reflective imsert

Thanks
Spencer Alan Reiter
SAR Global Tool

Any questions please email me at sarglobaltool @gmail.co

Going the extra Mile!

Folks,

I had a good friend and fellow Veteran build a box for the Run Ranger Run knife. It came out pretty nice. This morning my good friend Jason Ebeyer came over with his camera equipment and took really great shots of the whole kit.

I cannot share those photos as we hope to get a article published on the event and knife with one of the knife magazines.

The box is made from wood I reclaimed from a old garage I tore down this last summer, it is virgin pine from the early 1900's. It has been rubbed down with boiled linseed oil, really did come out nice and completes the package.

Wood burner in action the box says "28 RRR 565" Then stenciled SAR, and I.B.2014

Anyways thanks to Lyle Peters and Jason Ebeyer for your help.

Incredible support

Folks,

I talked with Cory Smith from Run Ranger Run and he gave me the tally. They promoted the knife from the beginning and took $50.00 dollars per person to enter for the drawing. The grand total was pretty awesome, all said and done the Run Ranger Run knife raised $22,061.00 dollars.

Unreal and you can bet we will do it again next year! I love my job!

RLTW!
SAR

SGT presents the final product for Run Ranger Run 2014

Folks,

My life is pretty crazy and when I was approached by GallantFew Inc to support the Run Ranger Run 2014 event I was a little unsure if I could do it. Glad I accepted and was able to complete the knife, its been a honor and a pleasure helping this organization who helps our veterans who deserve anything and everything for the sacrifice made during there years of service to our country.

The completed knife is called a "Inglorious Basterd" because it is made from a Made in the USA "Bastard" mill file. This Basterd is the fourth one ever made!

Once again thanks for the opportunity to help

RLTW!
SAR

Specs:
Overall length is 12" with 7" of cutting edge
Handle is Black G10 yellow vulcanized spacer and topped with lighting strike carbon fiber
Sheath is O.D. Green front and black back
Blade is satin finished and acid etched.