Recent content by les warren

I have a couple blades purchased at an auction a couple years ago I am researching . The tags from the auction refer to Kurt Mares, but that doesn't jive with the "s " mark. I haven't been able to find information on the name or mark. These are both beautifully executed pieces. It seems the...

smaller machines have smaller duty cycle - cheaper lower powered machines might need a recovery break before your task is finished.

hey guys still working on setting up shop i did work out a deal for a burr king 482 grinder i'll be bringing it home in 2 weeks anyone else use one of these?

the burr king adjustable looks like it could use a trailer jack to go up/down

i've always had bench grinders around. never really thought of them as more dangerous than other shop equipment. but i am of a generation that had shop classes in elementary schools right guys this is pretty much what i was thinking i'm not really expecting to do much "grinding" with them...

not so funny man, i got a real problem here today ... at the swap meet ..... got me again .... brand new dayton 1x42 x 8 . ... i could just see it there on the workbench .... the guy accepted $45 for it ... i justify by believing i'm gonna sell it for $145 lol

i was thinking more is better , but wasn't seeing the liability of having to keep up supply inventories thank you good point

i am working on outfitting my shop and seem to be finding deals on bench grinders. i have purchased or traded for three in the last 6 mos. i have harbor freight 1/2 hp - had it for years - bogs down sharpening a screwdriver - going in the next garage sale red wing 1/4hp 2 spd - will be keeping...

dang that pic is big i think this is a burr king setup

i was thinking something like this

it doesn't look like it would be that hard to add an idler wheel to mystery machine. but i am guessing you are referring to accessories like changeable tool rests , big/little wheels , etc

thanks guys for all the useful content i am leaning toward the carbo unit - i have seen it run - i think most of the attraction is that it is a big burly industrial machine probably made in that last little bit of time the us was building heirloom machinery. the tucson mystery unit is appealing...

hey guys and gals my name is chuck , been watching and reading man there is so much knife stuff out here in the web - it gets overwhelming i am thinking i am wanting learn how to make knives i have a bum hand/shoulder/back so forging is out of the question i am looking at a couple grinders...