Recent content by JRNP

+1 for the lighter wood being cherry

I'm in with 788

In my experience "balance" when referring to a knife is much more complicated then just the weight in the front or in the rear. A knife that is blade heavy may feel just fine if the handle is a little over sized. and a knife that is handle heavy will feel very nice if the handle has a soft...

I tried to use a carbide bur in the drill press but I did not like the results. Just walked around to much. I like the tool that Denton posted, I just might make one for myself. I also got an E-from Old man Bruce with pictures of a very simple one. Thanks all for the tips cant...

Yes I have a forge and anvil but this knife is just a stock removal knife. Of course if you have a trick for the anvil please post it, I would love to so how you do it.

I have problem! I have only made a dozen or so knives and have finally found a man who insists on paying for one. The problem is, he would really like to have a blood groove in the blade. I have never done one and I do not have a mill. does any one have any suggestions? Anny jigs that you...

I prefer to use a fixed blade because they tend to be more solid and controllable, but I admit most people here in northern Illinois get very uncomfortable when you pull out a fixed blade knife for any job. For this reason I tend to take a folder to work and around town but if I am doing a side...

That knife is beautiful thanks for the chance:running dog:

When your wife no longer thinks knife making is an odd hobbie to have! When friends an family bring scraps that they have found, because they know you will incorporate it into some odd thing. When you realize that your 2 and half car garage has not seen a car in 2 years, and you have no plans...

I have not used it on a knife yet so I have never had any stabilized. I have made some keepsake boxes, pens and other things. I have finished it all sorts of oils and hard finishes but the best thing about purple heart is the fact that you can use a heat gun to change the color! The hotter it...

The door interrupt switch is a very good idea!2thumbs Obviously this complicates your circuit but definitely +1 for this whole post. The single SSR will give you a functional oven but 2 SSR's will be much safer. Great info from steelslaver also. I cant believe you guys make knifes, I work...

I have found as very good diagram for this controller. I hope you all find it help full. First of all you can ignore taps 3,4,5,8,11,12,13,14,:eek: This controller is super easy you can use any voltage to power it up so if you are using 220 for the heater than use the same 220 to power...

You should check out this thread! http://www.knifedogs.com/showthread.php?t=6068&highlight=drying+wood Some very detailed procedures to try. just keep in mind that artificially dried wood will check more and lead to a little more waste.

I know it does not help you but I have a 400 watt HID fixture from a factory over mine, so I can grind with sun glasses oncool 1 It just goes to show that there really is no such thing as too much light.

This sounds like it will be a challenge. Usually you would steam a piece of wood to bend it but mosaics are glued together, and wood glue does not like steam. If i am making anything mosaic that needs to be profiled I make my own and make sure it is thick enough to shape later. Sorry if this...