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Heating it's a good idea - thanks! It's not "super" tight, I've just been slowly tapping it with a rubber mallet and turning it a bit each tiime. I'll let you know how I make out!

Thanks for the tips guys. I'll try to take a closer look at it this weekend. I don't believe anything's bent but you never know. Come to think of it, maybe I'm just not pounding it far enough onto the shaft for it so line itself up. I just sort of got it 1/2 on (for fear of not getting...

It was packaged well and isn't bent and came from a very reputable knifemaker who stated it was a high quality wheel. It does fit snug (snug enough I have to tap it repeatedly with a rubber mallet to get it on) on the shaft but there seems to be just enough play that it is slightly out of...

I just got a bi-directional lap wheel/disk grinder set up but as the guy had to ship it the aluminum disk needs to be mounted. I figured it would be fairly simple however I've tried a couple times and I'm having a helluva time getting the disk perpendicular to the shaft so there is not a...

I'm in - thank you very much for this cool offer :)

That's what I figured. From the same guy I bought the 1HP Baldor I also bought a 9" flat disk grinder wired so it's bi-directional. He's a knifemaker that lives about 5 hours away (Tom Haslinger - makes some beautiful stuff!) THe goodies should be here next week :) So once I get the disk...

Well, against many recommendations I decided on the 1 HP Baldor for the time being. It is already wired with a switch and 110 cord and the price was right. I'll try it out and see how it works - I'm a newb so anything is better than hand files. Worst case scenario, if it turns out to be...

Hey guys - been reading about tumblers and I really like the stonewashed finish they produce. While I know Harbor Freight sells one I have not had any luck finding a supplier in Canada for the tumbers themselves or the ceramic media. Given the size/weight of these I'd rather not have to ship...

Thanks for all your input everybody!!! :D

Thanks for your input Tracy - that is what I was wondering. If a lower HP rated, but better build brand name motor might out perform, or be equal to, a higher say 1.5 HP rated cheaper, no-name motor. I understand the belt-driven 4-wheel set up would require more juice. Never thought about...

At the moment I have the option of: a) a hardly used 1HP baldor for about $170 CAN shipped b) a 1.5HP farm duty motor from Princess Auto for $225 incl tax - not sure on brand - marathon maybe...

Hey everybody - I've researched this until I'm blue in the face and I'm no further ahead and more confused than when I started. I'm gearing up for a NWG build and have everything except the motor. Here's the age old question - how big of motor do I really need??? Many say 1.5 min or 2HP and...

www.balisongforums.com is a great place. A balisong forum with many good people on there - I have been a member there for 5-6 years I believe. Check it out, register and introduce yourself :) Many members on there are active on pretty much all the other knife forums like myself. I'm...

Thanks for all the great feedback guys! Yeah, it is really oily. I thought it was coated with something when I bought it; I didn't realize it was like that naturally. :)

I have about a dozen pieces of handle sized African Blackwood and I'm just wondering if anybody knows how it is to work with. I know stuff like cocobolo you have to take some pretty major safety precautions with. Aside from the typical eye wear and dust mask is there any other concerns with...

Hey all - new dog here. Just registered. I"m a regular on most other knife-related forums under the same name and have been for the past 5-6 years - mostly just collecting/buying/selling. I'm a life-long knife nut and finally took a weekend knife making course from a local guy about 4 1/2...