New Project

[murphda2]

Well, I keep getting just about done with grinding a blade and then at the last minute, I screw them up trying to get it just right. Long story short, I threw my hands in the air and said to heck with it and started a new one. Here it is, tell me what ya think.





I still need to clean up the plunges, but for the most part I'm pretty happy with it. Now I just need to figure out what kind of guard and handle I want to put on it and then figure out how to make them.

 

[JRNP]

I think its awesome so far. I have the same problem but I usually screw it up when trying to clean up the plunge. Cant wait to see the finished product.

 

[Josh Dabney]

Thats a great start Murph ! I'll be looking forward to seeing the end product.

At least you know where to go for guard and handle questions, LOL.

-Josh

 

[murphda2]

I think I have taken this one as far as I care to take it on the grinder. I'm going to try to clean up the plunges by hand from here. I really wish I had bought one of those high speed file guides with the carbide plates.

As for the handle and guard, I bought a new book on Handles and Guards at the Fall H.I. I need to get off of my butt and read it pretty soon so that I have a better understanding for what I am doing. I also bought a handle jig thingy from J.R. Cook at the H.I. as well. I guess I'll get to put it to use on this one (hopefully).

 

[Bill Coye]

Holy smokes Murph!

I really like the profile a lot. 2thumbs

Standing by for further.

BC

 

[Rusty McDonald]

lookin good plunge lines look real good for someone who is new to grinding.

 

[M.Olexey]

Looks real good!



mo

 

[Indian George]

Lookin good Bubba2thumbs2thumbs

 

[John Barker]

Great job. The grind looks good from here.
-John

 

[murphda2]

Thank you for the kind words guys. I'm gonna try real hard to keep from messing this one up. The last blade I was working on I got ground to 600 grit and was dang proud of it except for a small divet up close to the spine. When I tried to get it out, I over ground the blade.

I think I'm going to do the rest of this one by hand. I do request some advice. When I do the clip, should I begin it now or wait til after HT? I've seen it done both ways. Also, should I leave the spine rounded or should I square it up? Opinions welcomed.

 

[Chris Martin]

Murph,

There is NOTHING to be ashamed of here. I can only respect you for your grinding here on this soon to be fine blade.

You dont even want to see what I have hidden in the backyardworking 1Short Bus Rudy told me to buy a bigger shovel

Keep it up Murph. I like what I am seeing here buddy.

Chris