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If I understand you angle question right> I first set up the platen on the grinder at an angle and use the work table and grind both teh scales and the bolster at this same angle. Ive got a mark on my tool arm and platen arm that I use to index that angle. Or you could just rough grind that...

Im quite tired of dealing with the "grease goop" from my buffing compounds! Not so much on metal but on handle material, particularly the dis-coloring that takes place on some materials. Is there any hope out there? What is the best "grease/wax free" compound to use on handle material? #2 - I...

...heavy cardboard works for testing a design as well....you can even glue some on to simulate a slabbed handle...

To give an answer/opinion to the tapered tang question: I do a lot of "smallish" knives, say 5-6" OAL, I just like 'em. To me, these knives dont carry a tapered tang well, the handles are usually "three fingered" and it just looks stupid in my opinion. So the only thing left for balance/weight...

That's the same problem I had the first time I did a tapered tang - finishing the front of the bolsters...I now only taper to the back of the bolsters as well, makes things much easier and only a really trained eye can tell the difference when looking at two knives side my side.

My opinion, a handle that contoured really doesnt lend itself to such a pin pattern. Ive seen coffin handles and overall more rectangular handles look OK, but I dont think a contoured one carries it. ...maybe if they were much smaller, say 3/32", it would be better. But hey, if you really don't...

John, have you tried a #30 drill bit for 1/8" pins? It is only .007" bigger, or .0014" all around the pin. You can still taper with the reamer for peening, you easily fill the .0014 with expansion of the pin. This makes the pins much easier to get in and out when you fitting up the...

Same question - different substrate: What is the best way to "stabilize" stag? I know there is a lot of moisture it "green" antler but if you allow it to dry naturally, you get micro-cracks (or at least thats what I've seen on some old sheds been laying around the shop). Would a mineral oil...

Yes, bearings are much more accesable than on my KMG - me thinks you got a spy working at Beaumont.....

I bought a Grizzly 10" wheel from them, made for their "knife grinder" and had a machinist buddy bore it for the proper roller bearings to fit my KMG. It was about 20% of the cost of a KMG 10" wheel, which was a good thing. However, I have a 8" KMG wheel and I can tell the difference-...

Mr. Carter, I was able to attend Blade last year and was fortunate enough to get my application complete, however, at the time, there was no way for me to attend the upcoming KG show so I let the ball go. I have the required signatures excluding Mr. Hibben's. My question is how long is that...

Dave - Im interested in where'd you get those "vice-grip" style clamps in the photo? I need me some of them...

I put it on a already used belt, not over any other rouge.

I love my 600g cork belt- but how do you know when it's time to retire it? I've not had it that long, finished maybe 20 or so knives with it and it seems to still be doing the stuff. Also, I tried something the other day with it on a whim, I applied some tripoli rouge to it, finished a SS...

One "issue" I have yet with Gorilla super glue is how it will age. It has not been around all that long, so who knows??? Also, heat will affect it like any other glue. I have seen that first hand with G.SG when rough grinding. Sure, I may have been going too hard and fast, but... (water...

That Gorilla SG is some pretty serious stuff - I so use it from time to time to hold liners to scales, but only if I'm using a bolt for mechanical hold. I dont think it could compete with good epoxy or Depend 330 for a pinned handle IMO.

1/4" aluminum bar, I back angle cut the shelf so its more of a natural angle for me at the grinder. Also sorta v-grooved the notch so I can approach the blade at an angle if neeeded. I use the tool rest to rest my push stich hand on. I've used balled up paper towel and cork as well. But only...

I need to put in some kind of collection system - I was looking at the smallest unit from Grizzly when it struck me that the ones made for sawdust may not be appropriate due to the particle size and nature of the metal dust from my KMG (really the only place I need it). I also just considered...

Loctite E-120hp Hysol. None better for a two-part epoxy in my opinion. I've tested mine to failure of the Micarta, but not the epoxy..... Have to have the applicator gun for this but it is worth it. I dont use the tips, just mix it in a cup, but you are always assured the correct mixture with...

I want to install a dust collection system in my shop at my KMG. My shop-vac is about to give it up.... What should I be looking for? It struck me that the ones made to collect sawdust might not be appropriate due to smaller particle size. I was looking at the smallest one at Grizzly and...