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Jeffinn wrote: Wed Feb 10, 2021 1:42 pm
dlr110 wrote: Fri Jan 15, 2021 4:38 pm Well, here is my new little nitch in the garage. It's not much, but it will do
for what I plan on doing. I do need to install better lighting over the new
bench. Anyway it will get me started. That last pic is an old Richards that
had a beat up tin handle on it, so I removed it and decided this would be
my first experiment with making my own handle. I'm using some old hickory
wood.
The shop is looking good!
You can never have too much lighting (at least at my age that’s true). I replaced all of our basement fluorescent tube lights with led lights. They’re brighter, come on instantly (even when it’s cold) and are really lightweight which makes installation in our suspended ceiling a breeze.
I have that same Wen drill press and like it a lot! It’s gets used a lot in my shop. I also bought a Wen 2 speed bandsaw that’s a nice product as well.
My shop only looks that neat once a week when I clean up and put things where they belong.
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Thank you Jeff. I put in two of those new LED bar lights in the ceiling of my wife's laundry room and the first time we turned them on everyone was covering their eyes. Those darn things are really bright. I was looking at that WEN bandsaw the other day, I'm not that pleased with the scroll saw I have. I've got some wood scales coming and a friend that does custom wood working in homes is going to save me the larger scrap pieces from his jobs. As soon as I get all of that material I don't think my work space is going to look that way again for some time. Take care. ::handshake::
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Сotssey wrote: Fri Feb 12, 2021 1:40 am
cudgee wrote: Tue Feb 09, 2021 10:20 pm
Сotssey wrote: Tue Feb 09, 2021 7:54 pm Great post. I was always wondering what are the best practices cleaning my knives as some of them really need a polish or two!
Thanks. How are things over in Scotland, very cold i would imagine. :) ::handshake::
Thanks. Well, anything cold can be dealt with a good Single Malt. :D
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Just saw this on a sharpening YouTube clip, then did some searching for other sites about using it not only for sharpening but general grinding and use in the workshop. Great product, has been around for years, but i have never heard of it before. Says about my lack of knowledge more then anything. If anyone here has tried it would love a report. ::tu::

3M Feathering Adhesive, tried to post photo but could not, might be breaking some sort of copy wright laws. ::shrug::
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I am lucky enough to have a shop in the garage , and turned a bedroom into a play area . Now the kids can’t move back in ! ::nod::
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Got this idea from you guys . Now I can practice puttin a head on pins without breaking things .
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Noice Randy!
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That's a fine looking shop and play area!!!
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Thanks guys . I bought some pins from advice given here . I saw some guys keep them in a tube and I liked that idea… so I was headed to the store to buy some plastic pipe and ends , when I thought I best look through my piles of “ saved stuff “ and I found this old vacuum cleaner hose . It has now been repurposed into this nifty pin holder . Wasn’t till I put it together I realized it’s got a seal in the connector, so it’s even sealed ! I get lucky sometimes
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We made a little spring compression jig to install blade pivot pins at work on our lunch breaks this week. We made a wood version as proof of concept and then used aluminum scrap and brass pins to build the real deal. It works well and has adjustment to fit several size knives.
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Cool job. ::nod:: ::tu::
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I made a spring tool that Dale has shone . It’s great on a Camillus , sure it will work for other type knives.
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Rdubya21 wrote: Sat Dec 04, 2021 9:19 pm I made a spring tool that Dale has shone . It’s great on a Camillus , sure it will work for other type knives.

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::tu:: ::tu:: ::tu:: Good thinking Batman. ::nod::
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Does anyone here have any experience with Pheer grinders? The reviews I’ve read have been mostly favorable.
I’m looking at possibly purchasing one to replace my two wheel Coote grinder. The Coote is a solid performer but I’m interested in moving to a three wheel configuration with a speed control and a few other goodies. There seems to be four or five belt grinder manufacturers out there with solid products and varying prices.
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I have been using my dad's old anvil we used for equipment repair about 200 pounds, But I wanted something I could use on my small knife work bench. I purchased this small 15-pound anvil. It is easy to move around. I also made a small insert to hold knife springs as I strike them to add tension. Just thought I would share some photos.

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Nev52 wrote: Wed Feb 23, 2022 11:48 pm I have been using my dad's old anvil we used for equipment repair about 200 pounds, But I wanted something I could use on my small knife work bench. I purchased this small 15-pound anvil. It is easy to move around. I also made a small insert to hold knife springs as I strike them to add tension. Just thought I would share some photos.

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Ingenious idea. ::tu:: ::tu:: ::tu:: Thanks for showing. ::tu:: By the way, love your Dads old anvil. ::nod:: ::nod:: ::nod::
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Thanks, Cudgee ::handshake::
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Nev52 wrote: Wed Feb 23, 2022 11:48 pm I have been using my dad's old anvil we used for equipment repair about 200 pounds, But I wanted something I could use on my small knife work bench. I purchased this small 15-pound anvil. It is easy to move around. I also made a small insert to hold knife springs as I strike them to add tension. Just thought I would share some photos.

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I’ve got a similar Forge anvil (not sure if it’s the 15 pounder). I’ve been using it for a few years and it’s still working well. I like your fixture for holding springs, very cool!
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Thanks Jeff,
I really like this small anvil. I was a little apprehensive at first when I compared it to my old anvil but for small work it seems great. I am glad yours has lasted so long now I feel better about the purchase. ::nod::

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Good thinking!
I like that little hardy you made for your small anvil.

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Thanks Mike.
I got tired of chasing the springs across the shop floor. ::dang:: The hardy holds them in place ::tu::

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Working on a project, thought the tool thread needed a boot along. :)
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cudgee wrote: Wed Apr 27, 2022 5:37 am Working on a project, thought the tool thread needed a boot along. :)

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What is the knife you have pictured? I really like it ::tu::
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Nev52 wrote: Sat Apr 30, 2022 11:22 pm
cudgee wrote: Wed Apr 27, 2022 5:37 am Working on a project, thought the tool thread needed a boot along. :)

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What is the knife you have pictured? I really like it ::tu::
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Here is a better photo. It as an A.Wright Lambsfoot with snakewood covers. Glad you like it, and i like your new Avatar. ::tu::
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Very nice knife ::tu:: Thanks, I got tired of the Pennsylvania avatar.
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Here are my Vises. I use the big ones for heavy things. 1 is for taking the knife apart. The other big vise I have on my welding table. I use it to make springs out of lawn mower blades. The one on the floor was my dad's when I get the house built it will go on my gun smithing bench. The small vise is a cheap harbor freight. Believe it or not it is a great knife vise. :shock: I put g10 on the top jaws so it won't scratch the knife. In my opinion it is a perfect size for pocket knife repair. Just thought I would share.
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