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BossDog, Just curious - when you say "really slow", what SFPM is that? Is 1100 SFPM too fast for finishing work?

Thanks Ken. The step pulleys are 2"3"4"5". Motor is 1750 RPM and drive wheel is 6". Using the calculations in the NWG plans, I should get speeds of 6869, 3663, 2061, 1099 SFPM using these pulleys. I did check with Ron at Beaumont Metalworks regarding the bearing heat. He stated this heat was...

Just finished my NWG after ordering the plans a couple of weeks ago. Top SFPM is around 6800. While running at that speed the 2 contact wheels (2" and 3") get around 145 F. That reading is actually from the bolt holding the wheels on so actual bearing temp I assume is slightly higher. Seems to...

Thanks for the info arock - I'll be giving them a call tomorrow. Looks like I'll have to push the start of my bow season back 1 weekend but I'm sure it'll be worth it. I did order the Kevin Cashen DVD (through USA Knifemakers) yesterday regarding heat treating. Been having some issues with heat...

I was hoping the subject of the hammer in would come up. Just heard about it from a friends brother. Would consider it a privilege to attend at least part of this event and learn as much as possible. What's the best way to contact Beth? Thanks for the welcome!

St. Cloud area. I can sure use the help. Looking forward to it - thanks!

The name is Mike and I've become a bit obsessed with gaining more knowledge in making knives. Been using google to research and have found hundreds of theories on most subjects. After viewing some of the past threads on this forum it looks like a good place to hang out! Background includes...