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One of these days I would like to get a different grinder, but I need to get better in order to justify it. I checked out your knives Dave. Love the Personal Drop Point. You do great work! Thanks again.

Thanks Erik and Dave. I put a fresh 120 grit belt on and gently sanded the scales. The color returned and I hand & machine sanded down to 600 grit. It is looking a whole lot better! Thanks guys

Thanks Erik. I used a 1"x30" belt sander, using 80, 120 and finally 600 grit. I think you are right that I overheated it and the color changed to its natural color in spots. Back to the drawing board!

I really hope this isn't a stupid question, but I am in the process of building my first knife with micarta scales. I got a set of 3/8" maroon linen scales and when I was sanding them down, the maroon disappeared in several spots and tan micarta started showing through. What did I do wrong...

Howdy and welcome Konrad.

My wife and I worked in Knoxville for 6 months George. The humidity down there is brutal!! So you know what it's like over there Dwane. I was born in Dillon. Thanks everyone for such a warm welcome. This seems like a great forum. Clint

Hey guys, Thanks for all of the great advice. I'm on a limited income and really didn't want to have to buy a new saw. Still have to buy a grinder.

Yeah, it gets pretty cold there. Often the coldest place in the lower 48. The hi-line isn't exactly the Banana Belt either.

Thanks Laurence, I was expecting that answer about a scroll saw. I had read somewhere about a fella cutting knife blanks with a jeweler's saw, so I thought, Hey my scroll saw might get the job done.

I have never made a knife and have kind of a stupid question: Can you cut out knife blanks using a scroll saw? If so, what is the best blades to use? Thanks, Clint

We are moving to Wisdom (Big Hole Valley). I went to elementary and jr. high school in Havre a hundred years ago.

Thanks guys, I appreciate the warm welcome! I first saw Steve Kelly's knives when we were both selling on Etsy. At this point in time I don't have a shop area to work in, but are in the process of moving back to the part of Mont. I'm originally from. I will have a small workspace there. Clint

Howdy, I found this site through USA Knifemakers website. I'm a former law enforcement officer and have used knives since I was a youngster. While on duty, I typically carried 2 knives: a boot knife and a folder on my "Bat Belt". I've been interested in making knives for years. Last year I...