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Coming from a woodworking background, I have always used and relied on jigs to produce the best work I could do. Jigs are just another tool to make things easier to complete a task. A tool......nothing less...nothing more. If it makes you a better, more consistent maker then use a jig. If you...

Buy once...cry once. Get a large 80 gal 2 stage compressor....QUINCY is THE one to have period. IR would be my second choice. Plan on spending a minimum of $2K to get started that is.....if you want frustration free blasting :)

^^^^^What he said ! ^^^^^^

Google OREGON BLADE MAKER. I bought one from him at his ebay store as my second grinder and it is top shelf quality. I own a KMG as well so I know a good grinder when I see/use one. The OBM chassis with flat platen attachment is only $495 and it smokes the Grizzly and Coote in every way...

Nothing really special. I made that drill fixture from some scrap MDF board I had laying around. It works great for holding my blanks securely. I see sooooo many people using vise grips in one hand while operating the press with the other. I am amazed the holes are straight and that they still...

I've been busy in my new garage shop this weekend. I started 8 blades and got'em roughed & drilled. I am pleased with my progress AND I want to give a shout out to Tracy for recommending the cutting/tapping oil he sells . I bought the 16oz bottle and was quit happy with it....good stuff to add...

I learned long ago that when dealing with a reputable, quality product of any kind that the designers of said product has pretty much figured things out already....no modification needed. If said tool/product has a good reputation and is well received in the market place chances are they got it...

I ordered the Grizzly 1HP 1725rpm. I think it will do just fine :)

I am well aware of the saftey hazards with buffers and will be mounting my machine on a free standing pedistal. A buffer is no more dangerous than my commercial table saw or radial arm saw. Paying attention and careful execution of use is the best defense. Being tired and distracted will get you...

:) sound advice

I can not locate the Jet unit....looks like they are discontinued however..... the 3/4hp 1750rpm buffer from Grizzly Tools looks to be my huckleberry for $329

I am wondering if I really need a 1 HP buffer. I am shopping for a good, reliable machine and have seen the 1/4HP Baldor at $280.00 and was wondering how it will perform. Is it big enough ? I am NOT doing mirror finishes on my blades. I am only finishing to 220g and Scotch brite belt. I am just...

There is no need to radius the edges if you set up your grinder correctly. Tension the belt to normal working position then move platen out until it just barely touches the back of the belt then tighten it down...done if your belt is riding firmly against the leading and trailing edges of your...

I know a reputable maker who uses a 1/4" thick slab of polished granite tile for his platen liner....first I heard of using that but seems like a great idea....not many things harder than granite.....seems like a sound idea. Anybody ever tried it ? He says it is virtually indestructable and far...

The way I see some idiots treating their knives (batoning and such) they really have no business with a fine knife. I have a buddy who is a prepping freak and is always bitching about his knives failing from the abuse....I tell him...why dont you just carry a small hatchet if your gonna beat...

Once the glue has fully cured and the pins are trimmed down a bit, is it a good idea to smack the pins with a hammer against the anvil to swell them before grinding them flush ?

A decent drill press is a must. They can be had cheap. Buy a decent name brand press. They are everywhere. do not waste your time with a 1x30 grinder. It is waaaaay underpowered and NOT designed for shaping metal UNLESS you buy one made for that task like from Kalamazoo Machine. At the very...

I know that any mechanical bolting type fastener is stronger but if using 1/4" brass pins and a top quality epoxy like Acra-Glass or West Labs and proper application techniques are followed, what are the chances a handle will fail under use ? I would think that the handle material would fail...

I think an oven will be a better fit for me. Once I buy an oven, I can HT anything I need to and have total, accurate temp control. I would rather just spend the money once and get it right from the start.

Here is my home made router table used to radius scales. The micarta top works great....nice & smoooooth :)