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As small as my blades are on carving knives, Nick, I'm fortunate I don't have to apply much pressure because as you mention, the 1x30 won't take it.

Yup, I know I'm going to end up with a 2x72.................but that's in the future. On a side note, I joined a local group of blacksmiths who meet once a week at a guys shop near my place to use his tools and equipment. Has about 6 forges, 2 2x72 grinders, more anvils than I've ever seen in...

Anchor Seal is great stuff. Generic old latex paint does the same thing for a lot less money.

Well, Doug, it wouldn't hurt anything to wait the additional year, but it's really unnecessary for most woods............................and usually the woods that require more time are your oily woods.

Exactly............just like most everything else. Either one of the meters Gene mentioned would work fine...........they are kind of standard to the industry. You mentioned the wood handn't bee drying "too" long...............................how long is that? To give you a guide line, the...

Well, I had a chance to give'er a go and this will work perfectly for my needs. Hand sanded the blade to a 1000 grit and the bevel has proven to be absolutely flat and uniform on both sides. I'm grinnin' like a kid at Christmas. Can't wait to harden this blade and do the final sanding and get...

Thanks. Haven't used it yet, but I'm sure it'll help. Not room for much error with a 1/16th" thick blade. :D

Well, I've just completed my Bevel Grinding Jig. The "ledge" for setting the blade on may seem high to most of you, but I am beveling small carving knife blades.

You, Sir, are the consummate craftsman. I love your work and am always waiting for the next photo. I've saved more photos of your work than any other's and am accumulating ideas for knives I may make in the future. I'm a new "wannabie", so it's not likely I'll soon/ever make knives at the...

Sorry, I wasn't aware of that. Just going by what Walter told me.

Walter answered my e-mail about recommended books. In a nutshell, this is what he said: Most of the books he read and re-read when he was first getting into blade making have long since gone out of print. But the authors have written other, newer books. He recommended three authors, Jim...

I've always liked the Roman Knot. One thing that would be helpful is to have your drill press vice locked down to the table so as you slide the blank to the next hole, at least the holes will be in perfect alignment. Then, placement of each hole has to be marked with a scribe line and...

Holy Crap! Just went there and was blown away. Thanks Bjmac................I'm so old-fashioned I sometimes forget the power of the internet.

I've always found file work on the spine of knives to be an impressive addition to the knife maker's art. Has someone compiled some publication of the various patterns? Seems as if I only find a couple of patterns shown on knifge making websites, but see pictures of knives with many different...

At least I feel better knowing others have started with a 1x30! Good tools/the right tools for the job at hand are always a blessing to own. Can't wait to see the blades you start turning out with your new acquisition. Happy for you.......I'm sure you'll feel like a kid in a candy shop when...

Pardon me while I go behind the barn and become sick with envy. But, seriously, I'm tickled to death for you. It will be many years before I get there!

Well, it's a good thing a newbie asked the question so we could all learn something new! ;)

Okay, got it. Thanks. Knew I was missing something.

Yup, Ken, that was what I was trying to say. Would 1084 be a good steel to use for making carving knives? Walter Sorrells suggesteed O1, which is what I made this last batch of knives out of.

Most forums I'm on have an option to quote a previous statement. I see posts with quotes here, but I can't find that option. What am I missing?