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I have been thinking this through for sometime. Wanting a flat platen with changeable wheel size (radius) to grind integral type blades. Here is what I came up with. Seems to fit the bill nicely. God Bless Mike

Just got in some Hitachi Blue from Aldo. Just curious if anyone has heat treated this yet, and if so what were your experiences? What quench medium did you use, and what tempering temps did you use to get what RC hardness? Thanks and God Bless Mike

Anyone know where I can find a flat drive belt for a 1970's Rockwell 24-822 surface grinder? Looking on the web Im coming up short. The old belt is gone. Any help appreciated! God Bless Mike

hey Guys, I've finished a new blade style for me. It's a semi spear point utility. I've got a handle sketched onto an outline of the blade would like your opinions. Good Bad or indifferent. The blade will be a very high layer count random, brass or stainless guard (please voice your vote) and...

Made this set of Karidashi for a Buddy who is a professional trapper. Cant decide if I want to leave as is, cord wrap, or add scales. Any thoughts? Thanks and God Bless Mike

Had a chip jet jammed in between my blade and table tonight. Stopped the blade. Shut off immediately. I cleared the jam, but the motor now runs but the tires don't turn. Im using a Dewalt porta band. Any suggestions would be appreciated! God Bless Mike

Wanting to try building a roller mill. Past that Im clueless! What roller speed is optimum? What size sprocket is best? What size rollers do I need? What material is best for the rollers? What HP motor? Any help would be GREATLY appreciated! Thanks and God Bless Mike

As I just got a surface grinder and don't really know its capabilities yet, I shouldn't be thinking of modifying it. BUT. I have seen many of you convert from stone to 2x72 belt. Just curious on a couple of things. First and foremost, how accurate is a belt compared to a stone? Is spring...

My beautiful Bride got me a small wheel attachment for Fathers day, but no wheels! Cant afford several, just curious what size you guys use most often? Thanks and God Bless Mike

I have found a Rockwell surface grinder and an Enco mill that I will be picking up on Thursday. Now I understand the concepts and some of the basics of both machines but really have no experience to speak of. Does anyone have any "How to books" to recommend? Im looking into some classes...

3 3/4" Blade 9" OAL Rosewood Burl Handles Mosaic Pins Any comments or critiques welcome! God Bless Mike

Just wanted to share a product I discovered. I am on blood thinners, so if I get cut a bleed a LOT. Three days ago, I tore a chunk out of the tip of my index finger while misusing my drill press. I have had a pressure bandage (nonstick absorbent pad wrapped with sports wrap tightly) on for...

Anyone ever used a belt grinder where the belt was kept wet? Wanting to try and set one up, just looking to see if anyone has tried it before so Im not re inventing the wheel! Thanks and God Bless Mike

ONFIG]40317[/ATTACH] A couple I got done this weekend, A AEBL Petty with stabilized Walnut burl and a stabilized Maple Bur cap, And a 52100 Small Chef with Iron Wood . God Bless Mike

Started working on a project today that has been sitting for over a year. I had purchased the block and brick last year and just got around to working on it today. Decided I would take pictures as I went and try to do a WIP. This is my 1st so please bear with me. And as I try to give credit...

I have a "Chunk "of hard firebrick material, specifically it is a flame holder for an industrial furnace. It is 16" square and has a 10" hole in the center of it. When I ordered it I wasn't aware that I had the option of soft or hard material. I'm needing to drill an 1 1/2 hole in the side...

Just curious. Looked at a set up today at the Little Rock Show, was very much like the TWP but made for the KMG and KMG clones. Think it would be a nice addition just wondering if anyone had any experiance with them and what your opinion was. Thanks and God Bless Mike

Im planning a tactical all steel hawk, any suggestions on coatings? Thanks and God Bless Mike

Always never seem to have a good white light where I need it during hand sanding and finishing, So I copied Nick Wheelers design and made my own. Thanks for the idea Nick! God Bless Mike

I know Boss Dog has been experimenting with it with satisfactory results. Just wondering if anyone else has tried it, and if so what your results or opinion was of it. Was looking at his web site, and spoke with him (Curtis) today. Very knowledgable and helpful fellow. Sees to be a fairly...