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Interesting idea, thanks Sent from my VS985 4G using Tapatalk

Nice project and knife Sent from my VS985 4G using Tapatalk

I've tried several combinations and really like this 3m Gator belts. I use the 120 for thick blades and cutting an initial bevel only. I found the 240 then 600 a good combination. I then hit them with a 1000 grit and finish with a leather stropping belt and white compound. Sent from my VS985...

Can you post a picture of the setup? Sent from my VS985 4G using Tapatalk

Thanks for the compliment and the tip. Sent from my VS985 4G using Tapatalk

Thank you! I'm not the best leather smith in the world but it will hold a knife. I went searching for my Dad's old leather working tools but came up empty....more to learn.

Thanks.... Well put. Sent from my VS985 4G using Tapatalk

It's been a lot of fun messing around with these blanks. I received a Craftsman 2x42 as a gift so I will be grinding a few blades soon(I'll upgrade it this summer :-) ) This one turned out pretty good, I am lessening my mistakes and doing a better finish job on every one. Drop point hunter...

Tonight went a little better. Sent from my VS985 4G using Tapatalk

I did a little grinding tonight for the first time in ages... Not horrible. The handle came out a little thin but I have some thick scales to throw on it. Sent from my VS985 4G using Tapatalk

I used to make knives with my uncle twenty plus years ago and recently got interested in it again. I am looking to purchase a grinder next month and some other tools. A buddy gave me an old forge he used doing his farrier work. In the meantime, I purchased a few blanks and scales and went to...

https://youtu.be/pCiJuIDcsh4 It does a great job on a cheap Walmart special. :)

I found an old Delta 1x30 belt grinder that I forgot I had, the frame was broken and the table was missing. I decided to make a Frankensharpener so I mounted it to a wood base, made a stainless steel guide rod and attached my Lansky clamp. I purchased a few good belts and a leather stropping...