Just had one of those days, made a table for my bandsaw, jig to get the angles right on the tanto handle, fixed the drill press, and fixed my hand sanding jig.
Bob Bryenton
Solar Storm Group Ltd.
Phone: (780) 953-0016
Email: [email protected]
https://www.solarstorm.ca
“The only way of finding the limits of the possible is by going beyond them into the impossible" -- Arthur C. Clarke
It doesn't get better with time! Been Bladesmithing for 35+ years, and I call it "Shiny Object!"...meaning I'll be doing something productive, get a bright idea, and off I go, either creating a new tool, or "improving" an old one.
Then suddenly I look up....and the day is over. 😮 Every now an then would be OK....but I find the older I get....the more "Shiny Object" gets in my way! 😉
Ed Caffrey, ABS MS
"The Montana Bladesmith"
www.CaffreyKnives.net
Oh god Ed Caffrey Ive only been at it for 3 years and yesterdays spent most of the day putzing instead of working... I cant imagine if it only gets worse, although, in 35 years I will be 97 or dead, which ever comes first...
Bob Bryenton
Solar Storm Group Ltd.
Phone: (780) 953-0016
Email: [email protected]
https://www.solarstorm.ca
“The only way of finding the limits of the possible is by going beyond them into the impossible" -- Arthur C. Clarke
Michael Samdahl I do all of that, except I am REALLY bad the cleaning part...
Bob Bryenton
Solar Storm Group Ltd.
Phone: (780) 953-0016
Email: [email protected]
https://www.solarstorm.ca
“The only way of finding the limits of the possible is by going beyond them into the impossible" -- Arthur C. Clarke
Right now I am only using a swivel vice. But this is on the todo list. The one I want to build will articulate on all 3 axis. Left<=>Right, Up <=> down, and rotation. You are way ahead of me, i'm jealous
Bob Bryenton
Solar Storm Group Ltd.
Phone: (780) 953-0016
Email: [email protected]
https://www.solarstorm.ca
“The only way of finding the limits of the possible is by going beyond them into the impossible" -- Arthur C. Clarke
I do have a post vice, but I like this large 100lb vice an old retired blacksmith gave me so he could see it in use again. I will see if I can scrounge up a picture of it.
Bob Bryenton
Solar Storm Group Ltd.
Phone: (780) 953-0016
Email: [email protected]
https://www.solarstorm.ca
“The only way of finding the limits of the possible is by going beyond them into the impossible" -- Arthur C. Clarke
Picture of the vices. I like big old swivel vice the best
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Bob Bryenton
Solar Storm Group Ltd.
Phone: (780) 953-0016
Email: [email protected]
https://www.solarstorm.ca
“The only way of finding the limits of the possible is by going beyond them into the impossible" -- Arthur C. Clarke
I dont know if you have a Princess Auto in Montana, but I bought that 60lb Kanca post vice on sale for like $250 Canadian dollars, so like $4 USD.
Bob Bryenton
Solar Storm Group Ltd.
Phone: (780) 953-0016
Email: [email protected]
https://www.solarstorm.ca
“The only way of finding the limits of the possible is by going beyond them into the impossible" -- Arthur C. Clarke
