Laurence, I didn't read the whole thread yet but I think I found the one you were talking about.
http://knifedogs.com/showthread.php?10323-Frustration-Discovery!&highlight=sander
Aaron
I am making relatively small hunters out of 1/8' steel and I generally start with a 4. I don't normally change the degree on the bubble but if I feel I am getting my edge a little too thin too quick I just cheat the bubble up to the line closest to the belt until I get my grind line where I want...
Don't smack your head against a fire extinguisher trying to open a door with your pinkie and foot while carrying a crock pot roast in to your company's Thanksgiving luncheon. That's what I did yesterday.
Steven, I have been under the weather the past few days and have lacked motivation to go in the garage and mess with my knives I have going. I just re-read your thread from beginning to end and I am fired up and ready to do work! I've said it before but your progress through this thread is...
Thanks Aus for all the info!
Frank, thanks for the heads up. The guy is representing them as large brow tines from elk although he does have moose stuff for sale too so I will double check.
DeMo, I don't have any of it but I will PM you about it.
I found a guy selling large Elk brow tines for $10 bucks a piece. Would these be good for trying to make scales? I love the way antler scales look I just know nothing about working it. Any input would be appreciated.
Honestly, I am having no trouble cutting out blanks with the blade that it came with. I have a better blade but so far I haven't felt the need to switch it.
Thanks for the info and links. I think my problem is I don't know what to do with these if I bought them. I am completely ignorant when it comes to this stuff.