Recent content by Brinven

Im an exteme newbie :) And I really enjoy the show... but I have a pretty fair knack for "suspension of disbelief" ... or in this case, just accepting it for what it is. Personally my fave episode is the Viking axe one (note, I dont know ANY of the participants, but I am well aware they are ALL...

I've got the same grinder with essentially the same mods... all but the top wheel. I just use my old 4x36 for that. Plus I was concerened it would weaken it too much to cut the top half off (as I had already cut the bottom part off). While Im sorry to hear yours broke, I appreciate you telling...

I had a similar issue... turns out the table on my drill press was just a TINY bit cocked (i mean like an incredibly small amount, couldnt see it with the eye, took a angle gauge to see it)... minor adjustment made, no more pin issues... and now I check it every time I drill a hole. Saves a LOT...

Thanks guys :) i did find a couple of videos showing people sitting while grinding, so I guess I just need to keep practicing (which was what I was planning on anyway :) ) ... Guess I'll go buy some steel and get some things ready to grind :)

Ok so today I cut out something vaguely knife shaped so I could practice on actual blade grinding. This is my very first ever attempt. It's a long way from where I want it to be, but I don't hate it :) it's better than I thought it would be for sure (I only did one side) ... It's got that weird...

Yeah, you're making amazing progress. We are always our own worst critic :)

Finished up two more this weekend. I have one more premade blade to finish (another cancer benefit donation) and then I'll be making them from scratch... Blades and all :) Anyway: Black Micarta, copper liner and pins I screwed it up a tiny bit, the handle is too far into the ricasa...

Thanks Brandon! Im not talking about the removable side shroud, I never even considered using it, its in the box, where it belongs :p Im talking about the part of the housing at the very bottom that "cups" the lower contact wheel. Its SO close to the wheel that a 36 grit belt, or a scotchbrite...

I'm working on the various mods now... Curious, has anyone has seen a video or walkthrough on cutting the bottom part of the belt guard? It looks like it's plastic, over thin metal, so maybe a Dremel could do it?

(Yes, that's a play off Mudman's diving in :) ) After messing around with a Harbor Freight 4x36 (and being fairly frustrated with it), I bought a Craftsman 2x42. I know it's not that badass, but it's MILES better than the 4x36 :) And of course, first step, get rid of that annoying chunk of...

I'm 4 months late to the party, but I just wanted to add, you don't have a mobile theme for your site, so if someone goes there on a mobile device, all they see is a weird industrial picture and a little house Icon... On the bright side, the full site version looks pretty decent on the small...

Ive seen a couple of videos on YouTube of these home made grinders using "repurposed" treadmill parts... and looking around it seems like a great way to get a 2-2.5 HP Variable speed motor for under $200 (I found one on Craigslist for $100 that was a 2.5hp, with a nice slider for speed control)...

You know Steven, it really isn't fair to the rest of us that you're that good at the Leatherworking AND the knife making! :) LOL great job, the Flag one is simply amazing. It can be really easy to make something like that look cheesy, but you did it with a boatload of style!

OutStanding! And well deserved honor :) I do have to say, I'm not really surprised. Your work is incredible, and going back over your "First Year" posts., really keeps me inspired.

And finally, my wife LOVES Damascus, but I have been hesitant to try it, don't want to screw up something expensive... Anyway I saw this little guy on usaknifemaker.com, for $56. My wife has small hands and loves little knives, so I figured this was perfect. After I showed her the blade we went...