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    Blaze v. 977s

    been using the Blaze belts for awhile now. but i am hearing good things about the 977s. anyone give me a quick rundown and the two, head to head? looks at 60 grit. i used to hog material with 36 but used the economy belts, and didn't like the results. thanks! joe
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    60 Gallon Compressor. Enough?

    is a 60 vertical compressor large enough for a blast cabinet. not copious amounts of it, but blasting a fixed blade and folder liners.... every 6 years when i finish a knife...... give or take.... thanks! joe
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    Favorite Shop NONNECCESSITY?

    what is your favorite part of the shop that doesn't fall into the current "needs" catagory.... since techincally you don't need grinders, drill presses, mills, or the like... TVs, computers, lights, mats, what is your favorite or most loved "pleasure" out there?
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    Bake on finishes....

    the short bus has pulled up. i am on board. teach me something.... got a fat piece of 01 which i am thinking about using guncoat on. what say ye? sounds easy. then, so did the compound grind i ground off because it was terrible....... sounds easy, and "turns out well" are not commonly...
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    Blasting Stencil?

    to create a PATTERNED two tone effect..... what should i use as a stencil? can i just tape off the blade and blast away? i have never BB'd anything, but i think i have a cool idea (not new, but new to me)....
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    Motor, motor, motor, MOTOR!

    just scored a 2 HP motor at a moving sale for $70. little rusty, but otherwise is pretty good shape! and i'm working on a deal on a Baldor motor, 1.5hp 3 phase......... for way LESS than $70...... :D now. that would be two EXTRA motors. and only one functional grinder.... so... i...
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    Folder Proto

    went over to GLWJ today and got a lesson from David on folder building! thanks for everything, david!
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    motors/what can i build.....

    so... i have an old 1/3hp motor, AND an old 1/6hp motor laying around... what should i build? right now, the only "power tools" i have are a 2x72 grizzley, a 1x20 grinder, and 2 drill presses.. the 1/3hp i found at a garage sale last year, guy had it set up to sharpen knives.... LOL...
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    Carbon Fiber Recurve

    i have had this one up for sale on other forums. its not selling. i just ordered $300 in supplies from Tracy, so i HAVE to sell this. so i am posting it here, also. 1/8" ATS 34 recurve blade with thumb serrations black carbon fiber from Black Site Carbon Fiber stainless steel corby...
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    reorder time for steel....

    i need to reorder supplies. i called tracy the other day and priced my favorite, cpm154cm. i think i want to try one of the Carpenter steels also. does anyone have a rough guide on price for it..... my price check search foo is terrible.... right now, i am working with 19c27 and really...
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    Folder parts and pieces....

    my first folder design is coming along. but i need so expert help with getting things i will need. can you guys let me know what i will need to get to install the following properly. i have no mill. a grinder, drill presses, and a few bandsaws. all tapping will be by hand ect... screws...
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    Cleavers....

    ok. i got an order for a cleaver. somewhere between "kitchen useable" and "war cleaver". i want to make it useable. what width is a good width (from edge to spine) and what thickness? i have never made or even used a cleaver, so i need some help. should there be any type of angle/cant to...
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    Finished a few today.

    here are a few i finished today. the skinner was a series of "SON OF A *****!" mistakes, right down to the etching!!! bwahahhaha!! anyway. this was my first recurve and my first carbon fiber work, too. i REALLY enjoyed it and am pretty proud of it. it HAD a lanyard hole, right up until it...
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    WTB: Ti for a few clips

    i would like to source a small amount of thin Ti for a few (12 or so) clips to get water jett'd..... drop me a line if you have some, or know of a cheap source for just a bit. thanks! joe
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    Hello KnifeDogs

    i felt the ***cringe*** from the majority of the populace! you can all blame Les George. its all his fault. he tipped the hat to the KD forum!!!! i have been poking around for a few weeks, and registered today! i have seen my fair share of internet forums, but this on seems special in...
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