DiverTexas
Well-Known Member
I'm in the process of grinding my first blade.
I have probably read and over read too many tutorials and books for my own good.
There seems to be a vast difference of opinions on how and where to begin grinding the bevels on the blade.
At this point I have used nothing but the platen to try to get my plunge lines and bevel started. I used the contact wheel to shape the handle area and clean up burrs, but nothing else.
I was reading yet another tutorial, and from what I gathered, it sounded as if I should be using my contact wheel in lieu of the platen.
For some specifics, I'm trying to grind a small drop point skinner. I am hoping for a hollow grind, but after chewing up what seems to be an extraordinary amount of steel, I'm thinking it will become a flat grind at the rate I'm removing material trying to perfect my grinding on the platen.
I started out trying to use a table I fabricated, but have since then been doing it free hand.
Any input and direction would be greatly appreciated.
Thanks in advance.
Russell
I have probably read and over read too many tutorials and books for my own good.
There seems to be a vast difference of opinions on how and where to begin grinding the bevels on the blade.
At this point I have used nothing but the platen to try to get my plunge lines and bevel started. I used the contact wheel to shape the handle area and clean up burrs, but nothing else.
I was reading yet another tutorial, and from what I gathered, it sounded as if I should be using my contact wheel in lieu of the platen.
For some specifics, I'm trying to grind a small drop point skinner. I am hoping for a hollow grind, but after chewing up what seems to be an extraordinary amount of steel, I'm thinking it will become a flat grind at the rate I'm removing material trying to perfect my grinding on the platen.
I started out trying to use a table I fabricated, but have since then been doing it free hand.
Any input and direction would be greatly appreciated.
Thanks in advance.
Russell