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This isn't a knifemaker specific thing. When I used to make pens it was a constantly hotly debated topic. Some people went off the 2x or 3x cost of materials, others detailed it out down to the penny on cost spreadsheets. Some who called themselves "artists" went with what they thought their...

That's the plan for now. In practice we shall see. Of course that all comes after the grinder gets built and supplies purchased, so you may see it in 2015 or so I'm figgurin! 2thumbs

You might want to include pictures of what's included in the "system" versus just the jig. Not everyone has access to YouTube.

No offense taken. You can only design a knife so many ways I guess. The body shape is actually taken from an Emerson 7b Wave crossed with a Benchmade VEX Tanto. It has a more pronounced bottom curve to fit better in my palm. The blade is similar to a Emerson CQC15 recurve tanto blade. And...

And here I thought it might be that we're stuck using ancient IE 6 on the work computers.

Hopefully pretty good! seriously though. I'm working on the shape for the flipper in my mind. Thanks for the comments guys.

This is a knife that I've had in my mind for a long time. This is probably the reason why I'm going to buy all the stuff to make my own knife. My Marine buddy who's done three tours in the sandbox affectionately calls it the HAAJ. Let me know what you think. It's a very rough draft that I...

It asks me to download something. Not about to do that.

Ok..so what about a 3 phase ac motor? Can I just use a variable speed controller with it? I'm looking at this one specifically http://cgi.ebay.com/Baldor-2HP-Electric-Motor-190%2F380volts_W0QQitemZ390155036417QQcmdZViewItemQQimsxZ20100210?IMSfp=TL1002101510015r11863 If that one won't...

Got the picture guys, thanks. I went ahead and ordered the tracking wheel and drive wheel from Tracy today instead of the motor. I will keep watching for a decent motor on craigslist and ebay.

That's the only thing I was worried about.

So would this be acceptable for a NWG motor? https://www.surpluscenter.com/item.asp?UID=2348022815460649&item=10-1582&catname=electric

I just don't want to modify it, since I purchased the 2 year warranty. I plan on taking it back right before the warranty expires and getting a new one, so I'm looking for bolt on options.

Looks good. How do you mount the table to it? I'm not sure I want to drill any holes in it.

Ok..too much research=brain overload. So that leads me to a few questions. First question. Is the 8" contact wheel Tracy sells the same thing I'd get from sunray? I figured I'd ask here not to bother him at the moment. Second. I think I could get the Grizzly 10" contact wheel bored out...

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I picked it up yesterday. Came in handy for my water heater install. Now to start cutting for the grinder. Where locally can I pick up some decent blades. I'll order from Tracy in the future, but I was hoping to start cutting this weekend if I can make it to the recycling yard.

Lots of Ohioans here. When is there an Ohio Meet and greet type thing?

Unfortunately that would take up most of my "shop" area. Hence the small bandsaw. I think I'll head down there today and pick it up.

Currently the Harbor Freight portaband is on sale for $74.99. I have a 20% off coupon from one of my magazines which will make it ~$55. Is this a worthwhile purchase for knifemaking? I intend to use it to make my NWGKMG clone hybrid doohickey once the plans get here (hopefully tomorrow!)...