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1725rpm leeson 2hp single phase motor Steve, that's only on the small wheels for the small wheel attachment. The little wheels on the platen, have bearings rated to 10-12,000 rpms

With my hand strops I never soak in oil, just rub her down with compound.

Just for information later, heres some recordings just to make sure but it was PRETTY obvious once I tried this with drive belt http://s642.photobucket.com/user/Timy7/media/IMG_4057.mp4.html without http://s642.photobucket.com/user/Timy7/media/IMG_4059.mp4.html top wheel of platen...

Awesome guys thanks for the responses. Well I noticed after tearing it down to paint, one of the drive shaft bearings is a little looser than the other, but after running it without an abrasive belt its loud but not that awful whine you feel in your bones so to speak ha. Still I think...

Alright guys, I have had sneaking suspicion ever since I got my kmg that something wasnt quite right. It grinds well, and I love the machine to death. I will take it to my grave. Its the 3 speed pulley, with a leeson single phase motor. Having said that, I NEVER use the fastest speed because...

Beautiful! Did you give yourself a hernia getting it out of the box yet haha? Also I know it sucks to wait but I would highly recommend painting her save you a lot of trouble down the road especially in that Texas humidity

Thats awesome, lets see inside Jeff!?

Laurence- Do you find these last longer then the vsm in 120? I love vsm in 60, but find the 120 are gone first blade I use them on. And not gone to profiling duty, but just flat out dull.

Rudy thanks a million man. Not looking for a jig more of the process which you posted and I really appreciate it. I tend to over think things a lot. That grind you posted looks absolutely amazing!

It's definitely hollow, I was more getting at the technique of how the grind only goes partially up near the choil then higher at the tip if that makes sense?

I cant stop looking at the randall model 25. I cant figure out how to link a picture, but if anyone could offer any insight into how I could attempt this grind? http://www.bp-outdoors.com/randall_pics/070826_randall_knife_model_25_5_blk_a.jpg...

YES would love to see tool rests and fixtures and jigs!

Man, that video was awesome!! Watch those hands!! Couple times you reached super close and I was just wincing for you through the computer screen ;)

One lucky soldier. Gorgeous combo! Well done

Green!?!?!? Man Steven, beautiful work sir.

New wife? ;) What kind of epoxy are you using? I use Gflex and it doesnt smell bad/strong at all, honestly the hardener reminds me of chinese food strangely enough. Not sure if thats a good or bad thing though haha. Just sort of the nature of this hobby. Should smell my garage after I...

Thats awesome man well done! Would love to see it in action

Looking to get a chile forge, and I know the temps run wayyy to hot, my theory is put a 2" or 3" square tube inside to act as a baffle and even out the heating? Thoughts, comments, concerns? Would love to hear them Thanks guys!!

Gorgeous! Well done steven, very well done.

Mineral oil! When you get done sanding as high as you want, wash it with soap and hot water, dry it, then coat it with mineral oil. Let it sit for a few minutes, then rub it down with a dry towel and voila dark canvas/linen micarta/g10 still grippy, no chalkiness.