Hi all, Ive been interested in knife making for many years but for one reason or another just never jumped in and got my feet wet.
Im a computer engineer by trade but like working with my hands. I do most of my own home improvement stuff from concrete to plumbing to electrical to cabinetry, tile etc. Ive done my fair share of work on cars over the years as well, engine swaps, suspension work, fuel systems, lift kits etc.
One tool I have never had is a bench grinder or sander and there are many times I wish I had one, I even contemplating buying one a couple time but always made do with sanding blocks or one of my hand held belt sanders.
Since getting the itch to make knives again ive been reading quite a bit and my first project will be to build my own 2x72 grinder. Ive been scouring the net looking at the various designs and have combined what I have seen and started my plans and component collection. I dont have a welder but I do have a small end mill (1hp, sqaure column) so my goal is to make it out of 1/2 aluminum plate. Something I can easily cut, tap and bolt together. Hopefully in the next couple weeks I will have everything I need and can start building it and get to knife making a bit after that.
Larry.
Im a computer engineer by trade but like working with my hands. I do most of my own home improvement stuff from concrete to plumbing to electrical to cabinetry, tile etc. Ive done my fair share of work on cars over the years as well, engine swaps, suspension work, fuel systems, lift kits etc.
One tool I have never had is a bench grinder or sander and there are many times I wish I had one, I even contemplating buying one a couple time but always made do with sanding blocks or one of my hand held belt sanders.
Since getting the itch to make knives again ive been reading quite a bit and my first project will be to build my own 2x72 grinder. Ive been scouring the net looking at the various designs and have combined what I have seen and started my plans and component collection. I dont have a welder but I do have a small end mill (1hp, sqaure column) so my goal is to make it out of 1/2 aluminum plate. Something I can easily cut, tap and bolt together. Hopefully in the next couple weeks I will have everything I need and can start building it and get to knife making a bit after that.
Larry.
