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That's really cool! A new lease on life.

Indeed, "hooo knew"....

Still for sale. Sold.

Norse 2x42” grinder. Less than a year of light hobbiest use. Modified for knifemaking & fast/easy belt changes. All mod work done in a professional manner with attention to smooth edges and maximum structural support. Work table right wing cut & finished to expedite belt changes. Factory platen...

Finished this one today. Pop’s “Lion Killer” pattern. - 80CrV2 high carbon steel @ 58 HRC (+/-2) - 10.25" OAL - 4.75" handle, 5.5" cutting edge w/20dps sharpened angle - Israeli FAL stock Beech (flame treated), African Blackwood bolster, vulcanized fibre spacer, brass & brass-lined copper...

An ideal size & profile for a hunter, IMO. Stunning.

I actually have a very similar task. A friend wants my version of an old Case Apache. He doesn’t care if it’s hidden or full tang, so I was planning on doing full. But I like your idea of doing one of each just for the experience, so I may try that as well. Nothing like doubling the work &...

I have 3 independent 50 amp circuits in my workshop. I did that specifically for the welder, but I didn’t have the workshop layout finalized when electric was roughed in, and the cost was nominal for the added flexibility of just making all of my 220v outlets 50amp capable.

I’ll make you a deal, MTBob. I’ll call you if my shop burns down, and you call me if your shop burns down. But only if it’s an electrical fire originating from the plug adapter. We’re in this together now, but don’t be calling me because your shop burned from doing those fantastical FIF flame...

Agreed. Time to hit the sketchbook. If you get a paper cut doing that, it's time to come to a full stop on anything & everything knife related and pull out the bourbon. If that's before noon, that's ok. Safety first! :cool:

You are very welcome & I’m glad you are pleased, Ken! I look forward to hearing your (or your wife’s) feedback and critiques after you have a little cutting board time with it. It’s my first real kitchen knife, so I’m interested in your take on ergonomics, blade geometry, edge characteristics...

Thanks for the input, fellas. I decided to go with MTBob’s solution.

I just took delivery of a Jen-Ken VAB-21. It has a NEMA 6-30P plug. My shop is wired with NEMA 6-50R receptacles. Is there any risks or problems with using an adapter vs. swapping out to a 6-30R receptacle at the outlet closest to where the kiln will live?

Hey look! Lou's Thrifty Way has an entire quart of herring in wine sauce for only $7.99!!!

My first KITH & I didn't need the added stress of a WIP :p, so here is KenH's finished new Ko-Bunka: -26C3 HC steel @ 63 HRC (+/-2) -Forced patina on flats, 15 dps edge -Tapered wa handle construction -African blackwood, ”abyss” Kirinite bolsters, white G10 & aluminum spacers -custom cedar saya...

I have Ken H's KITH completed. Do we post pics here? Let Ken post pics? Keep it super secret? Pics uploaded to separate thread. This was fun!

One I’m working on with multi-material scales with angled cuts and things that make me cuss a lot:

I really like the coffin-esque handle profile. Your Proto #2 looks similar to an ESSEE Izula 2, which is a dang handy little blade.

Should just have to unscrew your nozzle from the 90 degree elbow, and add a short length of threaded pipe to a gas-rated ball valve, then another short section of threaded pipe to a threaded coupler to connect the pipe to your nozzle. You can do that to both legs, or just one since you’ll...

A ton of great finishing information on this thread for a new guy. I didn’t know about the going up & coming down in grits for better satin finishes. Explains why I’m not always happy with my finishes, especially for the time snd effort spent!