Sean Jones
Well-Known Member
I'm looking to improve my knife-making skills and our local community college has a complete Manual Machinist Course. It includes the following courses. I don't believe I have to take them in order though it would probably be beneficial to do so.
KMAT 0010 Machine Shop Intro.
KMAT 0050 Blueprint Reading
KMAT 0105 Basic Mill
KMAT 0155 Advanced Mill
KMAT 0205 Basic Lathe
KMAT 0250 Advanced Lathe
KMAT 0305 Basic Grinding
KMAT 0355 Advanced Grinding
KWRK 0515 Job-Seeking Skills
Total Program Hours 450
I'm currently building a KMG grinder and have a 4 x 36 grinder and a few other power tools but I don't have the money for a mill that's for sure. At least not now.
How much help would such a course be to me as a knife-maker? Particularly after I finish and no longer have access to their knee mill or other equipment? I'm thinking I might find myself frustrated with the limited tools I have.
I haven't found anything else locally that I think would help improve my skills other than to keep at it.
Also though I would like to do knives when I retire I really have no plans to become a full time machinist
Any alternative ideas?
Thanks,
KMAT 0010 Machine Shop Intro.
KMAT 0050 Blueprint Reading
KMAT 0105 Basic Mill
KMAT 0155 Advanced Mill
KMAT 0205 Basic Lathe
KMAT 0250 Advanced Lathe
KMAT 0305 Basic Grinding
KMAT 0355 Advanced Grinding
KWRK 0515 Job-Seeking Skills
Total Program Hours 450
I'm currently building a KMG grinder and have a 4 x 36 grinder and a few other power tools but I don't have the money for a mill that's for sure. At least not now.
How much help would such a course be to me as a knife-maker? Particularly after I finish and no longer have access to their knee mill or other equipment? I'm thinking I might find myself frustrated with the limited tools I have.
I haven't found anything else locally that I think would help improve my skills other than to keep at it.
Also though I would like to do knives when I retire I really have no plans to become a full time machinist
Any alternative ideas?
Thanks,