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HT oven or forge? Ok folks help me get a grasp on things here. I am going to need a way to heat treat and am unsure of which way to go. I will be using the simple steels, high carbon, like 1075, 1080, maybe some 1095 or 5160, as these are, as I understand, fairly easy to work with and...

Ok folks help me get a grasp on things here. I am going to need a way to heat treat and am unsure of which way to go. I will be using the simple steels, high carbon, like 1075, 1080, maybe some 1095 or 5160, as these are, as I understand, fairly easy to work with and treat. ( Heat to non...

Here is my attempt at the NWG. Figured I would post pics while the paint was still fresh, lol.

Hey guys, just a quick question about voltage supply. What is the major difference in running a grinder on 110v or 220v? I have both in my shop, but am unable (for some reason) to get my Baldor 1 hp wired for the 220 v. I have it wired for 110 v, now and it works fine. Is there a need to worry...

Hello everyone, another new guy here, from the foothills of North Carolina. Been attempting to make a few knives for about a year now, out of old sawmill blades, and of course, still have lots to learn. Also just started building one of BossDog's no weld grinders. After that, then a heat...

Hi everyone, just a quick question about the platen surface on a new grinder build. I am using 2x2 angle iron with slots cut out for adjustments. I am also planning to use the glass liner that Tracy sells on the front surface. My question is, before I mount the glass, is it necessary to mount...