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I use the reverse switch when sharpening on my 2x72 grinder, like this. I've added a small horizontal platen behind the upper 2" wheel...

One more thing - I just finished watching all of Walter's video about his welding machine. He's a terrific knife maker and makes superb...

Wow, that is indeed an incredibly >>cheap<< price. I've MIG welded for years, and have a pretty good TIG setup (however I'm NOT a good...

I've held off buying or making one of these grinders, just haven't seen the value...yet. However, there are so many folks who rave...

My read of Majestic's response is that there may, or may not, be legitimate issues impacting the business. It's a poorly written set of...

Sean: Nice work, that deck looks great! What kind of wood did you use? The railing pickets are looking good too, nice twists. You've...

Hello I haven't posted on here in some time. Couple reasons. One I had surgery in February that kept me out of the shop for two months...

Josh: Timely question. I'm tempted to do an S grind on the next blade, I've got 2 more Nakiri blades post HT waiting to be ground. My...

Got a chuckle out of this thread, butt it all deepens on weather your looking at steal or durt. Saw a sign the other day on a guys...

The Nakiri has turned out to be one of my favorite kitchen knives. It's like cutting with a razor blade, the perfect "machine" for...

Chris, nice finish on those knives. I'll give the ArmorAll finishing process a try. Thanks

Ken: I'm interested in seeing photos of how your re-grind worked out. Looks like it could be challenging.

Hey Chris, I've tried this process a couple of times and didn't feel the results were very good. Questions: do you the "Original"...

I use the tru-oil/armorall finish. From the sounds of it you are using too much tru-oil. It should dry to a lightly tacky feel in about...