The "How To Build a Scale Release Automatic" DVD is now available. I decided to put this DVD together because of the lack of information that is available in the area of building automatic knives.

The DVD covers:

• The principal behind designing your own scale release auto
• The parts and tools used for making the knife
• The methods used to make and fit up all of the knife’s parts
• And how to assemble the working knife

Building a scale release auto is an advanced level knifemaking project. It helps to have some experience in building folding knives prior to starting this project. If you have made a lock-back folder, then you are well on your way to building a scale release auto.

Because of the advanced nature of this project, the DVD does not cover:

• How to grind the bevels and edge on the blade
• How to heat-treat the blade, lock-bar, and back
• And How to clean up the bolsters and scales

If you need help with these previous steps, there are many good “how to” books and DVDs available that cover basic knifemaking techniques. There are also many informative knifmaking tutorials available online.

The running length of the DVD is 2 hours, and it’s available here for $29.99. (This price includes free shipping for United States orders only. Please include an extra $6 for orders shipped outside of the US.) Payments may be made with a check or money order to the following address:

Chris Crawford
109 Bridle Cove
Saltillo, MS 38866

Please Note: Due to different methods of DVD authoring, this DVD may not be compatible with all DVD players. If you receive the DVD, and it does not work with your DVD player, you are welcome to return it to be exchanged for a VHS tape.

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Please email any qustions that you may have to me at chris_crawford@yahoo.com. -chris