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  1. Mike Martinez

    ? about being published in a magazine

    I have not experience with this but I truly hope it isn't a custom.
  2. Mike Martinez

    Budding knife maker in need of help finding parts

    Try Sun Ray Inc.
  3. Mike Martinez

    Summer KITH?

    I'm in, Mark. The other KITH (neo tribal) I had opted for fell through for me due to the lack of an anvil (long story but I left my impromptu anvil out and it was taken).
  4. Mike Martinez

    Shop Pictures

    :) I cleaned mine after seeing his thread. I ran out of excuses after seeing it.
  5. Mike Martinez

    Essential Machinery for those just starting.

    Bruce, what type of experience do you have? How restricted is your budget? What size workshop do you have? If you're looking for bare bones basic, check out this tutorial: http://knifedogs.com/showthread.php?28920-USAKnifemakers-Stage-1-knife-kit-Tutorial -Mike
  6. Mike Martinez

    Problem during the sharpening process.

    Uneven grind, over grinds and inconsistent edge thickness can cause this. I had this issue when first starting. Address those three issues and it should take care of it. Hope this helps. -Mike
  7. Mike Martinez

    Two EDCs in Maple Burl

    Both Sold Thanks.
  8. Mike Martinez

    Two EDCs in Maple Burl

    Top one is SOLD. Thank you.
  9. Mike Martinez

    Two EDCs in Maple Burl

    I made these two awhile ago and they sat around the shop collecting dust until a month or so ago. There are some cosmetic marks on the blades (they are free of rust or tarnish, so please excuse the bad photos) but they will not affect their use. Please look photos over carefully. Steel: 1084...
  10. Mike Martinez

    2"dia x 1" thick drive wheel and tracking wheel

    Benson, try http://usaknifemaker.com/catalogsearch/result/?q=wheel hope this helps.
  11. Mike Martinez

    VISA debit card hack alert 3-22-13

    Back in 09 my visa took a $2k hit after using it at a PX in Ft. Hood. It was time consuming and a PITA getting the bogus charges removed. Soon after, I switched over to AMEX for personal and business and have yet to have an issue. Heck, they called me last week to approve a gas purchase because...
  12. Mike Martinez

    Elmax Stainless 9.5" Chef knife/240mm Gyuto

    Killer blade Randy, they just keep getting better.
  13. Mike Martinez

    forgrd integral in F3

    ^^^^^
  14. Mike Martinez

    forgrd integral in F3

    Amazing Work! עבודה מדהימה!
  15. Mike Martinez

    Spalted beech

    Liam, I'm not familiar with spalted beech specifically but if it behaves like any of the other spalted woods I've handled in both wood turning and knife making, it will need to be stabilized. The process which creates the spalting leaves the wood with varying densities though out the piece as it...
  16. Mike Martinez

    Disk Grinder question

    Frank, you're dead on with that one. I have a 20" 2hp VS disc grinder, its a monster of a machine, and it ate 3 or 4 knives before I noticed that the outside spins much faster than the center. Its now relegated to flattening handle material and squaring edges up. I'm half tempted to sell it and...
  17. Mike Martinez

    Disk Grinder question

    You may also want to check this one out: http://www.beaumontmetalworks.com/
  18. Mike Martinez

    Found a good metal supplier on line.

    I've used them both at different times and yes, both are an asset to us small time guys.
  19. Mike Martinez

    Beaumont Metal Works Platen

    Thanks Sticks... let me know if you need a handle for that tension arm. That bolt looks pretty uncomfortable. :)
  20. Mike Martinez

    Found a good metal supplier on line.

    www.speedymetals.com is also pretty darn good.
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