Recent content by hammerface

Heating it's a good idea - thanks! It's not "super" tight, I've just been slowly tapping it with a rubber mallet and turning it a bit each tiime. I'll let you know how I make out!

Thanks for the tips guys. I'll try to take a closer look at it this weekend. I don't believe anything's bent but you never know. Come to think of it, maybe I'm just not pounding it far enough onto the shaft for it so line itself up. I just sort of got it 1/2 on (for fear of not getting...

It was packaged well and isn't bent and came from a very reputable knifemaker who stated it was a high quality wheel. It does fit snug (snug enough I have to tap it repeatedly with a rubber mallet to get it on) on the shaft but there seems to be just enough play that it is slightly out of...

I just got a bi-directional lap wheel/disk grinder set up but as the guy had to ship it the aluminum disk needs to be mounted. I figured it would be fairly simple however I've tried a couple times and I'm having a helluva time getting the disk perpendicular to the shaft so there is not a...

I'm in - thank you very much for this cool offer :)

That's what I figured. From the same guy I bought the 1HP Baldor I also bought a 9" flat disk grinder wired so it's bi-directional. He's a knifemaker that lives about 5 hours away (Tom Haslinger - makes some beautiful stuff!) THe goodies should be here next week :) So once I get the disk...

Well, against many recommendations I decided on the 1 HP Baldor for the time being. It is already wired with a switch and 110 cord and the price was right. I'll try it out and see how it works - I'm a newb so anything is better than hand files. Worst case scenario, if it turns out to be...

Hey guys - been reading about tumblers and I really like the stonewashed finish they produce. While I know Harbor Freight sells one I have not had any luck finding a supplier in Canada for the tumbers themselves or the ceramic media. Given the size/weight of these I'd rather not have to ship...

Thanks for all your input everybody!!! :D

Thanks for your input Tracy - that is what I was wondering. If a lower HP rated, but better build brand name motor might out perform, or be equal to, a higher say 1.5 HP rated cheaper, no-name motor. I understand the belt-driven 4-wheel set up would require more juice. Never thought about...

At the moment I have the option of: a) a hardly used 1HP baldor for about $170 CAN shipped b) a 1.5HP farm duty motor from Princess Auto for $225 incl tax - not sure on brand - marathon maybe...

Hey everybody - I've researched this until I'm blue in the face and I'm no further ahead and more confused than when I started. I'm gearing up for a NWG build and have everything except the motor. Here's the age old question - how big of motor do I really need??? Many say 1.5 min or 2HP and...

www.balisongforums.com is a great place. A balisong forum with many good people on there - I have been a member there for 5-6 years I believe. Check it out, register and introduce yourself :) Many members on there are active on pretty much all the other knife forums like myself. I'm...

Thanks for all the great feedback guys! Yeah, it is really oily. I thought it was coated with something when I bought it; I didn't realize it was like that naturally. :)

I have about a dozen pieces of handle sized African Blackwood and I'm just wondering if anybody knows how it is to work with. I know stuff like cocobolo you have to take some pretty major safety precautions with. Aside from the typical eye wear and dust mask is there any other concerns with...