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..Wow nice edge! <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/thumbup.gif" alt="" /> How thick are those things. It looks to be a pretty hefty golok. I have a few valiant goloks that are only about 3/16 or so thick with narrow blades.

I am looking to make a 2 handed chopper that will destroy 2X4s in 3 chops <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/eek.gif" alt="" /> Well at least that is the plan <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/laugh.gif" alt="" />

Thanks, Ban. It is .21" or so, about the same as the BR Golok, but heavier and more forward weighted. This is the best large convex edge I have ever done. The curve made each pass on the sander a natural fluid motion. I did it with cheap 80 grit woodworking belts until I got a wire edge, then 150 grit aluminum oxide, 80 micron, and 20 micron. I was out of intermediate grits. I went through 3 of those cheap 80 grit belts. They would load up fast. I have ordered some 80 grit sharpening belts from Lee Valley and some 180, and fine grits and finishing belts. It took me quite a while. I lost track of time. It was a Zen kind of groove I was in. I was so into it, the rest of the world just disappeared. <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif" alt="" />

I hear ya about the zen thing. I once stood there for 6-7 hours straight grinding on my very first FBM mod. I was using cheap belts at the time so I had to be careful of the heat buildup and had to dip my blade into water every every 2-3 seconds. It was a long a slow process removing all of the CBTs on a FBM.

Now I only use premium belts to reduce heat build-up at the same time increase my speed. Give those premium ceramic belts a try and you won't want to go back. They are spendy but worth every penny for me.