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@Laurence - no problem, I will make the drawings available when I have finished drawing them up. @Wayne - Thanks for the info. I bought my first grinder motor from CMG here when they were still Australian owned (with parts of their motor inventory manufactured in China). Last month when I...

Hi guys Thanks for the compliments, I appreciate it. I actually enjoy building them, and I certainly learn a lot every time I do one, I find new ways to do things, stuff to improve etc.

Thanks for the feedback guys, appreciate it. I built it based on some quick sketches, but I have had a lot of questions for more info on the design, swivel base etc, so I think I will draw up a set of drawings for anyone who wants to build a similar machine. @Ken - feel free to use the design...

Hi Everyone When I made the knife for my boss a couple of months back I tried out dovetailed bolsters for the first time. I used a friends little chinese (Ryobi) belt/disc grinder combo and it did the job, however for long term use with bolsters, flattening and squaring handle scales etc I...

Hi Keith I've been away on business travels for the past couple of weeks, only logged onto the forum today after about three weeks or so. saw your post about being in hospital. Sorry to hear about it, but glad to hear you are on the mend. I'm facing some time in hospital myself soon - I...

Congratulations David Well done Rick

Hey Everyone So my now ex-boss finally got the knife I made for him, last friday afternoon, my colleague who handed it over said he was speechless, just sat there for a few minutes looking at it. Then they ended up having a 10 minute discussion about it. He was apparently blown away that our...

Very nice looking little knife, looks like it will be great user in the kitchen. Well done

Hey Tim I know that word - it's kicked me in the butt twice, the last time I was in 2001 and I had a seriously difficult time getting a job (BEE). But I survived and i'm still around. Enjoy your stay here, I think I've been on Knifedogs a bit longer than on SABlade. As you would expect from a...

Hi Tim Welcome to KnifeDogs, from a fellow SA Blader. BTW - any idea whats happened to SABlade? I havent been able to connect since Monday or so?) Good Luck on the full time gig, I'm still working for a boss, still too new at this and not brave enough to try doing it for a living.

Great work Steven. I really like the two tone finish - looks cool on the two tone handle too.

Sorry to hear you're retiring,good luck for the future and enjoy the next chapter of your life. Thanks for the knowledge you've passed on in your posts, and especially your locking liner video. While I haven't tried making one yet I certainly learned a lot from your video.

Hi Steven Just had to let you know that my vote is for you for maker of the year!! I just spent the past couple of hours reading through your "2013 knife making progress" thread and I have to say - WELL DONE, your thread just boosted my motivation and inspiration by 500%. I have picked up a ton...

Hi Shokr Thanks for the compliment, much appreciated. From what I have seen of your work you are seriously talented yourself. I liked the way you ground your handles, maybe not the most comfortable (given the ridges etc) but I like the way they looked. did you ever do that comfort testing as...

Hi Steven Thanks for the compliment, i've been looking at your WIP's and your progress for a while and you have SERIOUS talent yourself. I was happy and inspired after winning our club competition with my Bowie in December and a friend who is a long time maker said - "don't stop or slow down -...

A question for the long time makers Something I discovered while I was hand sanding the blade with soapy water and waterpaper. Paper towels / tissues & roller towel can be abrasive, something you wouldn't ordinarily think given how soft they feel to the skin. Much to my frustration I couldn't...

Great looking Knife, very well put together. I like the idea on arrow shafts for carbon pins That Box Elder Burl handle is very attractive and I love the stamping on your sheath - very neatly done

Beautiful knife, thanks for the WIP Lee Is it a flat or hollow grind? Would you mind if I used your blade design someday? Thanks Rick

Thanks for a great WIP Steven, clear photos and a nice explanation. Would love to see you finish the WIP

That is one awesome looking machine. We'll done Roger