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I don't think you'll be disappointed, especially considering how many knives you're able to turn out. Did you stick with the 8" wheel or something bigger?

Yes. 8" wheel, platen, 2 rests and small wheel holder. Although I don't remember if it comes with small wheels. I don't think so. About 2 years after I got it I bought a 12" wheel and the doubler plates that he makes. Keep in mind that this thing came out of the box ready to rock n roll. No...

All the time. Probably 40% of my grinder use is in the horizontal position.

You won't regret it. At least I never have. There are a lot of choices in grinders these days but I think the TW-90 is still the class of the field. It's expensive but worth it IMO. I use it for much more than just knife making. Buy once, cry once.

Ken is correct, the TW-90 tracking is done by pivoting the entire motor as opposed to the tensioning wheel.

I have a couple of grinding jigs that I've used in the past. Problem is, I can't get a good grind with a jig. They're uneven and always look terrible. I don't know why. I assume there's still a learning curve even with a jig. So I stopped using them and learned freehand out of necessity...

Really nice job. Especially for a first folder. If you're talking about the lock bar, you should be able to bend it over to lock the blade open.

I have mine completed

The iGaging that John linked to above. They're relatively cheap and work great The round vernier gauges on the handles of a mini mill all but useless IMO. Mini mills also have a good deal of backlash that make it a PIA to hold any real accuracy. What I used to do was set up multiple dial...

I don't have either of those but I do have a LMS mill. I added a DRO and it wasn't too much of a pain. I think each mill will present it's own unique set of challenges when installing a DRO. For instance, one of the feet was in the way on mine. I needed to come up with a way to mount it so...

Dude, you did great! Very impressive what you were able to do. I know I couldn't have done it. I'd be gassed just shoving that gate open to get to the course.

I love it. Looks fantastic!

Mill before the HT IMO oven especially if you plan on making folders. Do you need a TAP controller? No. Do you want a TAP controller? Yes.

They look great. Excellent work.

Very nice work

I know it's already done but good luck anyway

I added a rubber layer to my disk grinder. I got it from the Boss at least a year ago, maybe 2, but I never got around to putting it on. Now that I have it on I wonder why the heck I waited so long! So much better. Way smoother. This is a cheap and fast upgrade that I highly recommend.

Nice knife

Great WIP. Very interesting I'm going to have to put some thought into that lockbar/lock up technique

That's very interesting