Recent content by lescobar

783 Many thanks! -- Lee

A package from Denmark arrived today, and the entire family instantly surrounded me to behold the beauty from NPD! A wonderful piece of work, there were many oohs and aahs beginning with the leather sheath, the handle, and the blade. A quick picture, and my sincere thanks for the hard work...

A package from Denmark arrived today, and the entire family instantly surrounded me to behold the beauty from NPD! A wonderful piece of work, there were many oohs and aahs beginning with the leather sheath, the handle, and the blade. A quick picture, and my sincere thanks for the hard work...

Fantastic work! I really like the contrast of the curling wood grain and the straight lines created by the liner material. -- Lee

Here's my entry. It's a 6" gyuto-styled knife, AEB-L stainless steel, stablized maple burl handle with brass pins. As a hobbyist maker, I really appreciate the vast amount of knowledge here, and am excited to participate in this KITH. -- Lee Round Rock, TX

Howdy, neighbor! Sounds like you're right the down the road! -- Lee

Thanks for the advice, Wayne. I talked with KB, and given it that VFD was 10+ years old, replacement was the better option. -- Lee

I enjoy my hobby, and building my own GIB included a 2002-vintage KBAC-27D VFD -- black case with a few differences on the circuit board compared to the newer model. Pushed the switch to the "run" position and got a slight nudge of the belt and nothing but a red flashing status light. Lost...

I'm in!

Howdy, neighbor! -- Lee

Wow! I love the angle of the bolster mated to the sunburst grain in the wood. Visually, it makes it the whole package look sleek and easy to maneuver. Fantastic! -- Lee

Howdy, neighbor! -- Lee

Thanks, Fred! I'll go with 387.

Howdy from Round Rock, Travis! -- Lee

As a new member here and hobbyist maker, I have been pouring through the content of the forums. I read the "grinder table and set up" thread a little too late. I have a GIB on a 36"-high table and grind standing in front of it. While running a 50-grit A/O belt yesterday, the joint failed and...