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  1. REK Knives

    What Causes This Discolorization?

    Yeah I believe it's decarb... Happened to me with magnacut actually. But if you can surface grind it down like .005" per side it should be removed...this was after I ground the blade aides flat on my platen with a fresh 120 grit belt. But not enough metal was removed Here's what one of the...
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    What's going on in your shop?

    No, I made my own... They wanted like $1500 just for the coolant system so I made one out of a 5 gal Tupperware container and some filter bags from mcmaster lol Pm me if you want more info how I set mine up
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    Stencils ?

    Yeah, I definitely like IMG over TUS - TUS also seem to curl BAD on me
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    What's going on in your shop?

    Finally got my hydraulic feed working on my Harig surface grinder!
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    Budget belt grinder

    This may be helpful
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    Grinding Belt Hoarding

    Yep! I love them, best part is that they are compatible with water and won't get any residue on your platen. I normally just get 220 (I generally use ceramic below that) but last time I got some 60 grit for handles and kydex work, seems to be great so far.
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    Grinding Belt Hoarding

    You should try the sankyo economy belts from pops... Really good al-ox belts for like 2.50 ea
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    Grinding Belt Hoarding

    I toss grinding belts like they are free... Once dull they hinder my work more than help it lol
  9. REK Knives

    Hello from England!

    Welcome! Your work looks incredible, look forward to seeing future builds!
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    What's going on in your shop?

    Those look amazing! Still baffles me how you guys inlay the shield or sword like you have in there!!
  11. REK Knives

    What's going on in your shop?

    Working on some Ember 2.5's... got 12 finished up today!
  12. REK Knives

    Sharpening jig for 2x72

    Posted this on bladeforums but figured I'd post it here too for those of you that don't venture there :) So I reviewed a new work rest a few months ago on Contender's new articulating rest (ref. here). Well I made a set-up and use video on the work rest recently... in it you can see how the new...
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    My new 2x72

    Wait.. Where's the pics?!?! I was looking forward to opening this thread and seeing some!
  14. REK Knives

    What's going on in your shop?

    Behold my new hardened A2 wheel for my SGA!
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    What's going on in your shop?

    Just always make sure to glue down... It doesn't play with removable fasteners too well.
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    What's going on in your shop?

    As knife makers we get excited about the strangest things... For me, it's this custom hardened steel (A2 @ 62hrc) wheel for my reeder SGA :)
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    Looking for opinions on grinders

    I'd get a Reeder or an NRT (if I could afford it) with a contender Work Rest if it were me!
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    What's going on in your shop?

    Ahhh yeah I saw your YouTube video a while back with those updates I believe... It looks incredible, great job!
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    What's going on in your shop?

    What changes are you looking to make?
  20. REK Knives

    WTB a heat treating oven

    I think they will set it up either way for you... I would call and check
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