Recent content by Jesse Latham

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    Paracord wrapped handles.

    Check out brtbladeworks (Ben Tendick) on IG. He does a lot of wrapping. The interesting thing is his wrapping jig. A hinged clamp for the blade that swings side to side for wrapping.
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    Orphan blades

    Yup, it makes it seem too much like working on someone's payroll.
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    Thinking about getting a mill/drill

    Truth unless you jump into a full size right off. That's impossible for most of us. I bought a Grizzly G0704. It's pretty good but sometimes......
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    Grinding jigs

    I bought a jig from DDworkrest (Instagram) when I started to make folders. I was unable hold the blade to grind freehand well. While I still grind freehand on some, I find I use the jig more because grinding with it is faster, cleaner and more repeatable.
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    The Laser Thread

    I scan my blade before putting the handle on. I pull the scan into Lightburn as a picture, trace the image and delete the original which gives me an outline. I burn that on MDF which gives me an outline of where the blade positions. I use tape to hold the blade position while setting focus.
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    Looking for Identification of this wood

    Send a picture of it to Ben Greenburg. He has always been happy to answer questions. And sells great wood if you haven't looked. https://greenbergwoods.com
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    Stabilized Curly Maple

    Just ask K&G to dry if needed. They charge but not too much.
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    Cheap Drill bits

    This is my way of life also. Over the years there has been very few items from HF that have found their way into my shop. I have bought castors and the little segmented razor knives though.
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    The Laser Thread

    Those with a 20 watt or smaller, are you coating your blade to etch?
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    The Laser Thread

    Is there a difference between marking aluminum and steel or stainless? I tried to mark aluminum with my 20 watt both raw and painted black. Once at 100% power- 150mm sec, and 100% power and 50 mm sec. took the paint off but no etch into the metal. Help!
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    The Laser Thread

    I just ordered the ATEZR P20 Plus. $598 including tax.
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    The Laser Thread

    For those of you who bought the 10 watt lasers, have you found anything in knife making that makes you wish for the 20 watt laser?
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    Interesting video

    Pretty common on Wa handles.
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    Integral grinding fixture for KMG.

    He sells on ebay also.
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    Integral grinding fixture for KMG.

    Don makes many products. They are first rate. This is what you are looking for.
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