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  1. Coltan D

    What to get first a oven or a grinder?

    To have it 220. Have you played with voltage converter?
  2. Coltan D

    What to get first a oven or a grinder?

    Any links to the companies would be appreciated.
  3. Coltan D

    What to get first a oven or a grinder?

    I can run 220 but i prefer just to keep it house power. Around 1000$ for the budget and i have a drill press and most other shop tools.
  4. Coltan D

    What to get first a oven or a grinder?

    Any recommendations on what type? I know there are all kinds out there. For now i would just like a nice flat platten with a decent size work rest. I wont need the contact wheels and accessories just yet
  5. Coltan D

    What to get first a oven or a grinder?

    Hey guys, i have a few knives under my belt and would like to step my game up. Ive been saving up for a HT oven but now I think I would like a grinder instead. I've been using files, a 1x30 belt grinder, and a propane forge. I would like to start working with 440C and I'm not to crazy about...
  6. Coltan D

    Aluminum and SS handles.

    Ok, great. I havent done a ton of research yet just see what everyone knows about it. Thats good to know. The knife set is to be made out of 440c.
  7. Coltan D

    Aluminum and SS handles.

    Im looking into creating a set of steak knives and thinking about either aluminum or stainless scales. Anyone have any experience with this? Tips and tricks would be greatly appreciated.
  8. Coltan D

    Hello Knife Dogs!

    Gonna get taxed on rain here probably too.
  9. Coltan D

    Hello Knife Dogs!

    Im struggling with the plunge line, i know, but im getting a file guide made so that should help.
  10. Coltan D

    Hello Knife Dogs!

    I am currently working on the gut hook. Here it is right after glue up.
  11. Coltan D

    First attempt at ferric chloride, what happened?

    Im considering doing this on my next knife. Im also looking at cold bluing, but it looks like bluing is toxic? Is ferric chloride toxic too or should it only be used on field knives as well?
  12. Coltan D

    Hello Knife Dogs!

    My name is Coltan and I am extremely new to knife making. I am set up here in northern Illinois were I have 5 blades under my belt but ive learned something new on each one. Im also new to forums so bare with me as i stumble along. I have questions and i hope yall have answers!
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