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I HIGHLY recommend a disk grinder... but there's quite a bit to it. IMHO, it needs to be variable speed and reversible. The reversible part is probably the most important with vari speed a close second. I did it for awhile on a balls out, non-reversible disk sander, and it pretty much sucked...

VERY cool Karl!!! I need to do more of that. I really like this style. The funny thing is you make a knife like this and people say, "Oh, it's hand forged!" As opposed to a super highly finished piece they manage to convince themselves a machine made it. Thanks for sharing Karl! cool 1

Nice, bright, and clean!!! Excellent shop! cool 1 :) Now fill it up with tools!!! 2thumbs

Hi Paul :) Looks like you're off to a really good start! First off, I like that you had the blade fixtured well when you drilled your holes. You always hear makers talking safety, but then see 8 out of 10 hand hold a blade while drilling. Good on 'ya :) Plunges are a tricky spot even after...

Very good points about the style of knife! I think Ed and I are on the same page because we're targeting like minded collectors. It is the perception of most (and VERY true in my case) that a forged, finely finished knife takes a L - O - N - G time to build. I think if somebody doing what...

Very nice Andy! cool 1

Yep... Tim Hancock's book. A GREAT book by the way. Shows an unbelievable body of work, as well as Tim making one of his dog-bone daggers from start to finish. I'd think the man was amazing whether he was my friend or not... fortunately I can and do call him a friend. :) Mike... that...

Wud up porn star??? :D

I know I derailed this thread myself, but I am still interested in doing it... so let's see if I can clear some of this stuff up. I don't want to actually have a constant supply of flood coolant just washing over my work like you'd see on a CNC machining center. What I DO want/am...

I always have one by my side if I'm out fishing, hiking, etc. Don't really hunt anymore other than at SafeWay ;) If I was currently making more lock-backs I'd probably carry one all the time... like ALWAYS. I definitely use them in the shop and kitchen... A LOT in the kitchen! cool 1

Well at this rate I'm surprised nobody has told me to just hand sand in a fish tank. :eek: :p I thought "coolant" might get me less flack than "lubricant." :D LOL I guess it doesn't matter if you're doing hand work so fast you need coolant or a constant supply of lubricant...nevermind...

Knifemaking isn't the fun part... it's the copious amounts of time spent on figuring out different ways to do it. huh1 :D

I just found this, it's pretty neat-O.

So lately my wheels have been turning about building a set up so I can have my choice of coolant flushed over a blade while I'm hand sanding it. Something I could tap a switch and get some coolant to wash over the blade and then turn it right back off. I've considered pond pumps, the coolant...

Seems like a bad idea to me too. One year at Blade a buddy of mine decided to do just that. He figured he was keeping his demand, but with a smaller (perceived) supply. A collector bought one of his pieces. He later came by my table and was mad as hell after he went by my buddy's table and...

Hey Folks :) Looks like Tracy's got this place off to a hell of a start. I'm excited to see this place grow. 2thumbs -Nick-

Well thank you Mr. Les George :D I have a feeling that Tracy's forum is going to have the feel that BF had several years ago when there was lots of good info floating around AND lots of guys having a good time making fun of each other! :D

Good point!!! 2thumbs In all seriousness, I DO think some makers bring too many. There are some guys that can bring 30 knives and sell them in 10 minutes.... but unless you're one of those 5 guys, then I'd NOT bring that many. ;) There was a fella at the last show I went to, that had a...

Five to Six (5-6) Is that simple enough Les George????:duh: :D

Doh! Sorry Rusty. huh1 I agree with that Hawaii/Texas/Marine guy... His method is proven effective!!! :o :eek: :mad: :D Another one.... be clean and don't stink!!! I've been to a couple shows where there were makers that smelled like they'd just come in from putting up a couple thousand...