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The primary drawback for lockbacks for me is that it takes 2 hands to both open and close. Yes, I know you can grab the blade and flip it open with one hand, but then you have to change your grip before you can use it. The second issue is that if you happen to put pressure on the lock bar while...

In WWII they found that the rodents would eat the handles off of the knives. In VietNam they were subject to Jungle Rot and would fall apart. dennie

Hi, Ernie, The extra posts could be for different voltages or to change the direction. There is often a wiring diagram on the back of the cover plate, but you would probably have already noticed it if it was there. If you look close, you may be able to see the terminals that look cleaner the...

Hi, Anthony, The first thing I do is use a pair of light leather gloves that I have cut the fingers off of. I start off by running a groove for the stiches that is deeper than the diameter of the thread. This gets the thread below the surface of the leather and protects it from abrasions. After...

My best guess would be that it is 90 volt DC motor with a variable speed controller, but it could also be a brushed AC motor. Brushed AC motor's speed can be variable through a rheostat with standard 110/220 power without going through a phase converter or 3 phase. dennie

Hi, Ed, There is a difference between them and I wouldn't be happy if I bought one and received the other even though both are excellent material. I'm sure you know, but for the discussion, G10 is a glass cloth epoxy resin laminated under high pressure. Micarta is a high pressure thermoset...

Very nice wood and a great find. I think to calculate an acurate density to compare the blocks, you will also have to factor in the moisture content of each block. The same block will weigh more and appear more dense at 90% moisture than at 12% moisture.

Hi, Charlie, You can start with 1/8" stock, but will take quite a bit more grinding. I start with 1/16" for my fillets. The rough stock shows up at about .090. I mark the center of the edge as normal, and grind a 45 bevel to almost the center. I the use a push stick and grind vertical against...

Hi, Mike, I haven't tried it, but I don't see why not. I'm talking about DC controllers. If you're using 3 phase, someone else will need to chime in. You'll need a double pole, double throw switch that is rated above the amperage for the motors. It will need to be an ON/OFF/ON switch. One ON...

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Hi, standingbear, I'm a 90 miles west of Indy, just across the state line in IL. I work in Clinton, IN. Your welcome at my place any time, but before you come, look up "mess" in the dictionary. That's a picture of my place by it. Dennie

IMHO you can do it with the tools you have, but some other tools would make it easier. Since you mention your plunges the first question I have to ask is if you are trueing your wheels, If not , your plunges are going to have a large radius to them. Get a wheel dresser and face your wheels to a...