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Contact wheels Where did you get those contact wheels?

I know a 3600 RPM motor is too fast, but how slow can I make one go with a pulley setup?

I got the fuse & wire ratings covered. Which number is normally the frame number? Thanks for your help.

My Wilton Leeson motor finally gave up the ghost. I have found a Leeson 1.5hp and a World Electric 2hp. The price is actually better on the 2hp. Does anyone have any experience with the World Electric brand of motor? Seeking advice on which one to go with. Also have a 1hp Baldor temporarily...

Yes, thanks Rudy and everyone else for your help! My motor just went out on my Wilton. I happened to have a spare Baldor that I rigged in place. Guess I will get my motor rebuilt while I order some new contact wheels. Thanks Again!

Thanks for all the help folks! CRA it is. at least until I learn more about forging.

I hope this isn't a dumb question, but I read where I should buy CRA for stock removal and HR for forging. Someone please explain the advantages and what exactly is the difference.

Hollow Grinding Also what helps you to keep from getting too much grind in the center of the blade. I have had the tendency to burn through in the center of the grind. My tire on my wheel definitely needs replacing. Looks like I can get a replacement tire through Sheffields for my Wilton.

Hey Cliff, Where do you get the ceramic and is it cut to size or how do you cut it?

Thanks for the advice. I will get rid of the leather. Here is a look at my first attempt at the hollow grind. Looks like I need to follow through a bit more towards the end, but this is definitely an improvement over past attempts. I will send pic of the wheel.

The wheel used for hollow grinding that came with my Wilton is a bit rounded on the edges. Older model Wilton so probably used quite a bit. Is that wheel toast or is it suppose to be like that? Have not tried the hollow grind yet. Still trying to get the flat grind down. Thanks to Josh for his...

Thought I would introduce myself. Been making knives for a couple years now trying to soak up everything I can learn from different makers mostly been on the bladeforum known as fdh54turkeyshooter over there. Tracy invited me over here. Just got a new shop built and now finally back in trying to...