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Thanks @BossDog I ordered a set 3/8" this time. Might be good to have the extra material since I'm new to this. I do like the price of the 3/16" better though ;)

Yeah I was figuring 3/8” but wanted to dbl check ... also didn’t want to create more dust/waste than need be

Are you using a drill press for milling purposes? I've always thought about that for small jobs but wasn't sure how well it would work

I'm more interested in saving space.

are these types better than a portaband with a table?

Looking at ordering some Micarta material from @BossDog . What thickness do you guys usually start with?

Haha ... I’ll bet. I have a redundant mitre saw in my little shop that I’m getting rid of ... I think a grinder will fit there perfectly. I did swing by HF today and picked up one of their $52 belt only units. Also, I have a Saleen Mustang that I’m in the process of selling ... wife says I can...

Looking for overall. Thanks for that info. They look a lot bigger in pictures. What about power? My shop runs on a single 15amp breaker.

anyone know the approximate front-to-back measurement of a typical 2x72? I have a spot where I may be able to shoehorn one ;)

Ok...I don't love wasting time and/or money....say that I AM ready to pull the trigger on a 2x72. Prices for those seem to be kinda varied as well. I've read a bunch about them. KMG and Baldor mostly come to mind. What am I looking at price wise for a "ready to use" setup? Including motor, speed...

My 4x36 sander is starting to show its age plus it's a pain. I'm not at all ready to get a 2x72. Looking at 1x30 and 2x42. Any advice on which to get? Also, grits to have on hand?

Too soon??? Lol

Thanks... I’m looking forward to it as well.. lol. Spent several hours with the file and sandpaper today. My 4x36 is starting to fade .... might have to buy a replacement of some sort soon

That sucks man ... cool shirt though :pNewbie question ... what’s the upside of corby bolts vs brass rod?

So I decided to revisit the failed grind on my original knife. Went for a full flat grind ... was challenging since it’s been heat treated. Still need some work on the plunge line but I think it may be salvageable

That looks like shrunken calf leather. That's the only "real" leather I've ever seen with that texture. https://www.millhandmade.com/shrunken-calf/

Can someone post a pic for us non-subscribers?

I’m with @Kevin Zito that green/orange is dope :cool:

Is making your own micarta a worthwhile endeavor? The process looks interesting, albeit potentially messy.

Thank you sir....they're fun to make. I usually just wing the pattern because you really can't mess them up. There's an online design tool that's pretty neat as well. https://ofb.net/~uranium/cbdjs/cb.html