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 Re: I tripped and dropped my DF on the grinder!!!
[Re: Bill Siegle]
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08/05/07 04:55 PM
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Bill Siegle
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Life is a grindstone. Whether it grinds you down or polishes you, depends on what you're made of
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Re: I tripped and dropped my DF on the grinder!!!
[Re: Bill Siegle]
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08/05/07 05:00 PM
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Horn Dog
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I can't do a flat grind on my el cheapo, but it does nice convex ones. One day I may invest in a real knife makers belt grinder. Those are beautiful straight grinds, Bill.
Last edited by Horn Dog; 08/05/07 05:17 PM.
Horned, dangerous, and off my medication.
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Re: I tripped and dropped my DF on the grinder!!!
[Re: Horn Dog]
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08/05/07 05:26 PM
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J33psr0ck
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Nice work Bill. I end up with Convex edges on my attempts as well. I have the same cheapo grinder most everyone else has.
JYD # 19
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Re: I tripped and dropped my DF on the grinder!!!
[Re: Bill Siegle]
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08/05/07 08:33 PM
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You have found the problem Knifeguy <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/smile.gif" alt="" /> Choose the right belts and even a lower cost grinder will work wonders. Find an industrial supply shop in your area and see what they have on hand. If not try Tru Grit. They have or can find the right belts for your grinder and they are'n as expensive as trying to make the wrong belt work <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/smile.gif" alt="" /> Oh and 1 more slice of advise for anyone doing mods....do NOT use worn belts!!!! They'll rub and build up heat faster that a fresh belt. The cost savings is not worth the risk! Thanks for the confirmation Bill. Looks like I will have to do some belt shopping. .
JYD #39
I prefer "SATIN" blades!!!
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Re: I tripped and dropped my DF on the grinder!!!
[Re: Bill Siegle]
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08/05/07 08:34 PM
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KnifeGuy
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It would appear that skill and lots of practice can probably go a long way...... Nice work! <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/thumbup.gif" alt="" /> <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/thumbup.gif" alt="" /> .
JYD #39
I prefer "SATIN" blades!!!
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Re: I tripped and dropped my DF on the grinder!!!
[Re: KnifeGuy]
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08/05/07 08:48 PM
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Bors
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It would appear that skill and lots of practice can probably go a long way...... Nice work! <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/thumbup.gif" alt="" /> <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/thumbup.gif" alt="" /> . You defiantly got that down <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/thumbup.gif" alt="" /> I like how you left the ricasso coated <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/thumbup.gif" alt="" /> Those look great!
JYD#14
Do you need one, of course you do it's a knife and you like knives.....
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Re: I tripped and dropped my DF on the grinder!!!
[Re: Bors]
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08/06/07 09:26 AM
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Very nice. I imagine it is slow grinding as to not affect heat treat. This is also where the new belts help in not adding much heat.
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