Recent content by leozinho

Bump. I'm interested in responses, too. I built a NWG last year and am happy with it except I don't have a tool rest. (I bought enough steel tubing to make the NWG tool rest, but I've put it off hoping to find something that's more adjustable.)

I made a No Weld Grinder that's currently mounted on plywood and just sitting on a shop table. I want to mount in on a stand, preferably rolling, so I can move it out of my workshop and grind outside. Cheapest option I've seen is tool stand from Harbor Freight that has the option to add...

Thanks. I just spent a few minutes on that website. It looks like there are a few different 'apps' there. I think the $0.99 IPAD/IPHONE app only lets you select from 34 pre-set blade shapes, and then choose from a wide variety of handle materials and colors and different pin styles to...

I use Dyneema gloves after hearing about them from Chris of Wilmont Grinders on a youtube video. This is what I bought (which may not be exactly what Chris uses.) http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B002SG835S/ref=oh_details_o03_s00_i00?ie=UTF8&psc=1 They are suprisinglly stretchy and...

Thanks all. I realize it's old news to a lot of the folks here but the "convex vs flat" is new to me. Again, thanks for indulging me. After doing further research, it appears that some think the convex bevel is both stronger (for the weight) and cuts better, though that's hardly agreed upon...

Hi all, I've been watching some videos of knifemaker "Gavko" videos on Youtube. He's a knifemaker that seems to have tested a lot of blades. He's adamant that a convex bevel is the best grind. I've read the arguments for a convex edge (and I'm not asking to open a debate on edge geometry)...

Since you mentioned it, do you mind sharing where you found the black oxide torx screws. Also, what size screw and spacer are those? (And a belated thanks for the picture of your band saw you posted at my request a few weeks back.:35: I appreciate it.)

My build is coming along slowly but surely. I have almost everything drilled and tapped. One trick I used was to drill the non-precision holes first. I learned a bit as I went and my measuring and drilling become more accurate after I got a few under my belt. And I started squaring my cuts...

I have a Craftsman 2 x 42. The best thing it has done is let me know this knife making is something I want to get more serious about it. Had I not spent the $150 on the Craftsman and discovered how much fun it was to grind something that sort of looks like a knife, I wouldn't have taken the...

Bush Monkey, Do you have a pic or can you describe of how you rigged your Harbor Freight as a vertical saw? I've got one on the way and will need to figure out something. I had sworn off HF after being bit twice, but the portable band saw gets 'relatively' good reviews here and on other...

Short version - who has a 2" poly contact wheel in stock? Boss Dog has a good price ($46.86) but is out of stock. Long version - I bought the plans for the NWG and metal last week. I'm trying to source the rest of my parts. I'm trying to keep costs down as I'm still only a would-be...

This might be an easy one for you guys. I've got a couple of knives ready for heat treat (the refractory cement on my paint can forge is curing as we speak). I haven't gotten to the handle making yet. I like the look of the dark etched knives done I think with ferric chloride. I also...

I think the grinder he is referring to on Ebay is almost certainly the Pheer grinder. He puts one up for sale every once in a while, it seems. Rmbonham -- the Pheer grinder is legit (though conventional wisdom says not to get the 1hp version). There are reviews floating around the various...

Thanks, guys. I'm reading and digesting all the responses. I'll never be more than a hobbyist. I'll be using 110v, which rules out the 2hp.

I have no electrical experience. I'll need a pre-wired motor and vfd sold as a package.