Recent content by ibhotrod

Thanks for the replies! It gives me a starting place. I will check out your page Wayne and thanks for the input.

Hi Guys, I'm in the process of making a KMG clone and recently picked up a motor to use. I got a good deal on a 2hp 3ph motor with 3400 rpm. I am now looking to get a VFD. What should I look for? Is there a manufacturer to stay away from? I'm thinking 115 volts in to 230 volts out. I do have 230...

Started my very first knife yesterday. I bought a couple old files at a second hand store on Thursday. Then on Thursday night I took the temper out of one so I could work on it. Friday after work I cut it out and today on break at work I started to grind the edge in. I'm having a fun time...

Thanks guys. Supper stoked to start on my first knife. I have been using the search to try and answer most of my questions. A forge will be the easy part. The grinder is started and taking shape. Still trying to figure out my best option for a motor. Jess Hoffman thanks for the offer. I will...

thanks guys. working on building a 2x72 grinder and a forge. I love to build stuff so this is fun for me!

Hello everyone. Just starting out making knives as a father son bonding hobby. I've been interested in knife making for a while now. Just have had way too many interests to do them all. Now that my son is getting older there's not as many things we do together so I thought now's the time to try...