I do use a variable speed grinder. Velocity Grinder I ordered 2HP and VFD. no regrets on the purchase. the spray is more off to the side of the belt...

90% looks to be going into the five gallon pail under the grinder. the pail is mounted about 10" to the bottom of belt. It doesnt really use that mu...

I really had no issues with seeing my work. The mist wasn’t that strong, just enough to keep the blade wet. I also had it pointed more to the edge o...

Cant say it’s a “trick”. Besides the obvious cleaning the steel. The best advice I can think of is “If you think it is hot enough, wait 10 more minut...

I absolutely love this very cheap modification to my 2x72. It allows for continuous cooling mist while grinding. In fact I find my hands get cold no...

Yup, no matter how hard you try...

This is my opinion. I have been doing this for 4 years now. I am probably charging too little for my work, but most of my stuff is now selling betwe...

Michael Samdahl Thanks Michael, I just need the customer… now that I have tooled up.

Some more shots now that it is finished with the sheath

Michael Samdahl "Do you think the 5 different styles is a form of forced broadening of the craft?" could be. I think it also demonstrates that you ...

Looks good, they dont have to be pretty, just work.

2: I dont have a pair of tongs that fit it but if I cut it as described i do have a pair that will hold it. the downside to a work stick is you can on...

Thanks Matthew Parkinson I did not know the laminate method was used in medieval times. I guess there really are no new ideas.

Ryan Lehbauer not sure if can see the bottom of mine, but yup, I need a lot of grinding and paint, but I aint touching it cause its not leaking now.

Nice! I really like the file work!