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Hey everyone. Just letting you know, it dun broke. In trying to fix the tracking problems, I caused the top part of the belt guard (which I stupidly weakened substantially with one of my attempted mods) to snap, causing the tension necessary for tracking to disappear. Now the entire thing is...

First off, thanks to everyone who has replied to this thread. For all the guys who have said"Get X-brand 2x72", I will certinly leap at the chance when I have the funds. I completely understand that the 2x42 is a weak, kinda crappy machine, but I bought it because it is cheap, and it works for...

Hi Knifedogs. I am not a regular poster and haven't really contributed much content to the site. I have decided to fix that! I am a new (hobbyist) knife maker, and would like to share some of what I have learned so far, and learn some more from any ensuing discussion. In this post, I will be...

Hey everybody. Just giving an update. I changed up my method and it seems to be working well. Instead of working the file across the length of the blade, I have decided to just work the file back and forth in small sections of the blade. This is working pretty well, as can be seen in this...

Doesn't seem like it would stay sound under a heavy load. Maybe cut a hole in the blade, one matching up with the table corner, and drive a dowel through and cut to fit.

Thanks, samuraistuart. Know anything about the Pferd flat plus files? I can't find anything called the chip breaker, or is that just a trade name for a @@@@@@@ file?

Twelve inch Nicholson double cut @@@@@@@ file. I think it is in good condition. Something that worried me is that it seems one of the cut patterns is a lot fainter than the other. Is this normal? Been carding it out with a paint brush. Should I get an actual file card?

Hola Knifedogs. First timer here. Glad to say everything was fine up until this point. I am now grinding my bevel with a home-made filing jig, and feel as if I am doing something wrong. I have been going at it for quite some time, but have only gotten as far as you can see in this picture...

Great tutorial and beautiful knife. This is the kind of post that reminds me that knife making is not only a science, but an art. =)

Cool. Be sure to keep us posted and do a review in due time.

Ok.

Neat. Did you draw-file this or use a grinder for the bevel?

Thank you very much! What was your source for the wheel?

Very nice. Can I get some info on the grinder?

Ok, thanks. How are Harbor freight's files? Any good?

So these work well? Even in something as small as a paint can forge? I am having a hard time seeing how this would work as the torch seems so large and paint can forges so small. So a bbq propane tank would be a good investment? How much does it usually cost to get them re-filled? I have also...

Your knives, especially the one with the green micarta, are beautiful!

Hello all. I have three questions on paint can forges: 1. What burner should I use? I got the book $50 Knife Shop by Wayne Goddard and he suggests using a regular bernzomatic propane torch with a hose. I have also heard of using home made burners, but some of these (like the reil burner) seem...

Alright, thanks. Instead of just using a hacksaw, could I shape a bar of a high carbon steel between .187 and .25 thick with just a dremel with a cutting bit, or is the hacksaw necessary? Could i use the dremel for anything else?

I had actually looked into this. I did the math and found that for the cost for me to buy files and make a jig would come out pretty close to the cost of the harbor freight 1x30 belt sander, which comes with an 80 grit belt. If I can go for that should I?