Recent content by Dennis Paish

Greetings, I just ground out 4 x 11" long, Blade is 7" by 3.25" wide kitchen cleavers. I am using 52100. Should I edge quench or fully harden the entire blade? Thanks for your replies... Dennis Paish

Greetings, How do I type this.... This place would not pass an Occupational and Health safety inspection in Canada. Dennis

WOW. That's all ... Dennis

Tracey, I agree with Jim and please take precaution as this can go wrong real fast QUICKLY. Please hydro test your vessel before using it. I recommend 2x your operation pressure to ensure safety. If that welder is a Hobart 175 (which is what I own too) I am not sure it will provide the...

I found a Lectroetch model V on Ebay some years back and can not say enough about it. I've been in electronics 20 years and the Etching power unit really is a very simple design. This unit is rated at 10 amps with an alternating circuit which pulsates the current. It does an etch very fast...

Tracy, If your wood is dry (6 to 8 percent), using 99% Isoproply alcohol; 1) Draw under vacuum for 3 days.... Keep drawing air every 4 hours until it holds the maximum vacuum you can get with your pump. 2) Pressure the vessel 125 psi for 4 days. Keep pressure at maximum until it hold pressure...

1095 for sure!

Greetings. I do not post often... But in this case I will. The Tormek does an excellent job on 90% of the blades I sharpen. And does a GREAT job doing so. However, It does not do re-curves well. In the beginning (as the story unfolds), I witnessed a knife maker free hand sharpen a blade...

Thanks Chuck for your reply to my post! I did the burn test and it looks to me that it is Veg tanned Leather. Just completely different then what I've used to data. Thank goodness, I would of been upset to discard that much leather. I usally get all my leather at Tandy when it is on sale...

I purchased 4 double shoulders on sales and had them stored in a dark dry place 6 months ago. I started using it yesterday and the leather seemed very soft and 'floppy'. I had no idea that there was a difference. GREAT POST! To bad in the morning I am going to find out I have 4 8/9 oz double...

Please post pictures and comments regarding the Swivel Arm From USA Knifemaker.com Just gathering all the parts required for a 3 wheel design grinder. Regards, Dennis

Greetings, I use this system. Excellent quality and easy tool changes. http://www.tormach.com/Product_TTS2.html Dennis

I never buff any knife unless screwed to a 2" x2" board. I think it just is not worth it!! If it requires buffing again, it becomes a satin finished knife. Dennis

DLBrothers, Please send to dennis.paish at gmial.com Thanks, Dennis

Bruce, Email to follow... Thanks, Dennis