I have always been fascinated by CNC machines. Put a chunk of metal in, hit a button and out comes your part. Easy peasy. 10 years ago I decided I would get one and make knives with it. This thread is about my experiences in working toward that goal. I'm not there yet but I'm getting close.
I am already full time in the knife business and it keeps me busy. Learning CNC and applying it was and remains one of the most difficult tasks I have ever taken up. It's no joke hard. I had no machining experience other than hand crafting knives. I came from a white collar career in retail with no exposure to manufacturing. . The guys that have done this on their own and making a living doing it are bloody geniuses in my book.
I will use this thread to document my CNC knife making progress and what I am doing or have done so far.
I am already full time in the knife business and it keeps me busy. Learning CNC and applying it was and remains one of the most difficult tasks I have ever taken up. It's no joke hard. I had no machining experience other than hand crafting knives. I came from a white collar career in retail with no exposure to manufacturing. . The guys that have done this on their own and making a living doing it are bloody geniuses in my book.
I will use this thread to document my CNC knife making progress and what I am doing or have done so far.