Gough Custom Workshop Tour - 2014
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- Опубликовано: 2 июл 2024
- I use this workshop to build my high performance hunting / camping / survival knives: store.goughcustom.com/
I had a number of people request that I do a video tour of the workshop. I had some spare time the other day while waiting for the handle glue-ups on a batch of knives to cure so I thought I would show you guys around!
This video shows how I have the whole workshop laid out, and also covers the major tools in the workshop. If you have any questions at all about the tools please feel free to ask in the comments!
Next year the shop is going to end up looking quite different as I start bringing in CNC machinery to help me get more knives out to you guys!
-Aaron
My grinder is a Beaumont Metal Works KMG Grinder (variable speed): www.beaumontmetalworks.com/sho...
The tumbler is from C&M Topline: www.candmtopline.com/finishing...
The kiln is an Evenheat KH418 with the Rampmaster control: usaknifemaker.com/heat-treat-o...
The milling machine is a King Canada KC20VS, but there are other places where you can get that same machine less expensively. Grizzly stocks it as the G0704. The lathe is a 10x22" and is also available from Grizzly. The compound slide on that lathe is not terribly rigid, and is a serious weak point in an otherwise reasonably nice lathe. Replacing the compound with a solid block of steel is a good solution.
My respirator is a North 5400 and I LOVE it: amzn.to/1vtjbzp
The knife I'm carrying this time is a Spyderco Manix 2 DLC: amzn.to/1zWG5U5
This video was shot using the Panasonic Lumix G6: amzn.to/1tlA4kz 
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I've been thinking about making knives for a little while after spending a little over 10 years trying to figure out what the hell i'm supposed to do with my life and after watching many videos on RUclips, i found your videos when i was trying to learn about files and i was flabbergasted when i found your video on the arctic custom knives. You really inspired me 100 miles further than any other knife makers i watched on RUclips. I have no doubt your knives sell for a hefty price and they are worth every penny.
You are the only person I've seen that goes back and respond to almost ever comments. Thanks your awesome
No worries man!
Aaron,
I salute you, it is a really good feeling when you are doing something you put your heart and soul into and love todo. Also i commend you on the way you are willing to share your information for generations to come, excellent mate cheers....
Marc Godwin Thanks very much Marc!
Beautiful Shop! Those wall mirrors are awesome, a great way to keep the claustrophobia away especially with a long narrow shop!
You would miss them if they were gone! Wood floors deaden sound and are soft on the feet, the high ceilings allow more air in the area and better particle dispersal. I've been to many shops that are huge and very commercial in design only to leave the owner reminiscing about his old shop. 😊 Thanks for the tour!!!
Yeah I'm inclined to agree with you. I'm just not sure how I can keep the floors and also have a big and really have CNC mill in there... Interesting point about the bigger shop owners reminiscing about their smaller shops!
Gough Custom
Don't know if this would work but maybe you could try to evenly distribute the weight of the mill by placing it on a large metal plate? If it doesn't work you at least have a shallow rectangular indent in the floor instead of the exact footprint of the machine ;)
Or just take out the floor where the mill is standing and leave it everywhere else.
sapperlott The second option is fine with me and likely what I would do... The real problem is when the machine is getting moved in! They use rollers or these little wheeled trucks called 'machine skates' to move the machines, the rollers would likely be ok, but I think the machine skates would just sink right into the floor!
very nice shop tour, i am an aspiring knife maker/carpenter/luthier myself and wish that i can own a workshop like this one day, also i like how clean and neat it is. a lot of other shops i've seen look very cluttered and disorganized (and sometimes just plain dirty) and to each his own, but i prefer your clean setup! it's people like you who show people like me whats really floating around in the realm of possibility, thank you.
thanks mate, glad you like it! I wish you the best of luck!
Nice video again Arron. You are one of the best guys to follow on the videos that you make. You give excellent easy to understand and follow instructions and descriptions. You would make a heck of a teacher!
Thanks for the pictures of the jig I really appreciate how helpful you always are and the great videos full of information you post !
No worries mate, always happy to be able to help!
Very nice shop sir. Indeed, that would be a slice of heaven for ANY person wanting to do a number of great things. It's really neat to see how you've wisely invested over time, thus evolving, and you certainly deserve to have such a fine shop loaded with all the goodies for knife making. Cheers!
I watched your CNC restoration video via Digg, I had to know more about your workshop... and there it is, The Workshop Tour. I have one word; PERFECT.
You make beautiful knives. I can't wait for you to start taking orders again. 50 week wait... DAAMN!!!
Your workspace is awesome and I like how clean it is.
Thanks Tyler!
Awesome tour vid Aaron! Thanks for sharing, really interesting to see around your place and the tools you use
No worries mate, thanks for watching!
Awesome Aaron! I would be in heaven if I have a shop like that... Looking forward to your next build
Thanks mate!
Very nice shop. I am amazed by the hardwood floors and you manage to keep them clean. I also like the idea of the plastic, see-through walls.
Thanks mate! The floors require occasional cleaning, but nothing too serious!
I really respect and appreciate the fact that you so generously share information about your equipment, supplies, and techniques. This information is very interesting and useful, and your willingness to share it says a lot (all positive!) about your approach to life. Thanks!
+TitusLivy777 Thanks very much mate!
Enjoyed the tour very much, Aaron! I hope you had a great Christmas, and best wishes for the New Year. --Scott
Thanks Scott, thanks for following along! I hope you have a great New Year too mate!
Really nice shop, looks efficient, obviously well organized, and a good reflection on the fine craftsman that you are. Well done.
Thanks dude!
Beautiful and amazingly clean. Thanks for the great videos.
Thanks for watching mate!
Thank you for the walk through as it is nice to see the types of tools that are used.
No worries man! Thanks for watching!
awesome shop! can't wait to see how it progresses!
Thanks mate!
Very nice setup, well done. Looking forward to more knife making vids to come.
Thanks Phillip! Many more videos to come!
I have a great respect not only for You and your Knives but, your video post as well you have helped me step up my hobby to a full on craft. Looking back at where I started from with simple file knives to the different types of steel and and kraft materials provided by knife supply websites you and others recommend through your vids have helped me accomplish true art that I have sold to others that buy my recurve bows and fishing rods aswell. All I really wanted to say is your talents have inspired others to try something new and diffrent and in the process found a new talent of their own. Keep up your good works and videos we love to watch!
Thanks Andrew! Really glad you found my videos helpful mate!
Best of luck!
-Aaron
Aaron your shop is a friggin wet dream! Love the layout and love your work!
Thanks man! I'm looking forward to wedging some CNC machinery in there :)
I'm looking forward to seeing how the CNC helps with your work!
MrSleepyPuppy Yeah mate! Should be an exciting process!
That's a well equipped and clean worshop you have!
Thanks mate!
Very nice and logically displaced shop. Plus what I've noticed in all of Your previous videos It's VERY CLEAN and TIDY. Keep up ;)
Thanks mate!
Very organized and beautiful shop... being organized is the first step to being successful...
Thanks mate! And I agree!
Great video! A fine shop, indeed. Congrats from Brazil.
Thanks very much!
I'm really impressed by how neat and clean your shop is.
Thanks mate!
Thanks for sharing your knife making techniques , I made a jig from your vid. works really good, for a first time knife maker, I'm enjoying the process
Awesome mate!
Aaron, great shop tour! I must have dropped the work rest bolts from my KMG into the water bucket about 6 times before realizing I could put loctite on them! Useful when grinding without the work rest.
Thanks mate! I haven't had any issues with the bolts, but I only undo them about 1 turn so I can slide the rest out, perhaps the bolts on my machine are longer or something?
Now I can say my Christmas is complete!!! I was to shy to ask for this but you made a video showing your workshop. Thank you so much!!! Im curious about the plastic between rooms, it is a special plastic layer or a simple plastic? Thankas again! Love your work and your detail doing your knives and workshop!
Keep up the great work. Love your setup.
Thanks man!
That's a brilliant workshop Sir!
Thanks mate!
Nice workshop, well organized. Keep up the good work.
+JacquesCouscous Thanks mate! I'll do my best!
Looking forward to it.
You have put a lot of thought into it..This has saved you money ..Well done..
+THEDRAGONBOOSTER8 Thanks mate!
Great job and I really enjoy your videos. Keep up the good work
Thanks for watching mate!
Excellent workshop!
Thanks mate!
Happy new year!!!!!
Thanks Thanos! To you too mate!
Hey Aaron. Nice set up mate. Thanks for showing us around. Hope you had a good Christmas mate. All the best for the new year. Cheers, Azza (Melb, Aust).
Hey Az!
Thanks mate, hope you had a good christmas too mate!
Thanks for the great tour. Very informative.
No worries mate, thanks for watching!
Great channel, I'm not into crafting or something like that, but your videos were very interesting to watch for me. You have a subscriber form Estonia now, look forward for new videos!
Thanks mate!
Lots and Lots of Respect :). Thank you very much for sharing and Happy new year :)
+Bisholi M Thanks very much mate, to you too!
Thanks for a great channel. You've inspired me to start my own knife project. Very labor intensive with hand tools!
It's very fun and relaxing though too! Just take your time and you'll make awesome progress before you even realize it!
Love your shop, very organized. I really enjoy your videos. I am just getting started making knives and took a forging class. We made a rail road spike knife😎
Patricia Houston Thanks! Sounds like that would been a fun class!
Rock on brother. Keep chasing the dream. Have wanted to purchase one of your blades for a very long time. One day I will.
Thanks mate!
Wow, just a beautiful shop... wish I could do that!
+Robert Gough Thanks Robert!
You do very beautiful work, Steve. You can be very proud of what you do. Thanks for the very informative videos, they are inspiring.
An R key _ Thanks mate, glad you've found them helpful!
Awesome shop, great layout
Thanks mate!
You keep such a beautiful workshop, and your work is of such a high standard, I thought you might enjoy this reminder. Scissors are a better test of your skills.
Thanks mate! I bet scissors are a challenge, they don't hold much appeal for me though to be honest, whereas I find knives fascinating!
You're living the dream. Your shop is organized very well and you have some tools that belong in a "Tool Porn" magazine.
Pete Duckworth Thanks mate! it will be interesting to see how the shop changes over the next few months as I scale up production!
Very good workshop. Thank you for sharing.
Thanks for watching mate!
Sucks that ordering is closed but it's also good. Just goes to show that there are many people supporting your company. Great job. Hope to own a Gough knife in the future!!
kichansilva Thanks mate! Hopefully I can make you a knife!
Your neatness is making me feel like a slob, its a great shop. Great vid
Thanks for watching mate!
Thanks for the tour! You got a very clean and awesome shop! Happy new Year and a good knifemaking year 2015 ! :) Greetings from Germany
Thanks mate!
Very cool workshop. Could you make a tutorial of your grinding jig or show some pictures how it works :)
very nice inside look.inspiring video.thanks for sharing it.
Thanks mate! No worries!
It would be very interesting. Please, make some such tests.
thanx for sharing mate! great setup ...
No worries, and thanks! I'm really looking forward to getting into the CNC gear, should make life very interesting!
I wish I could have my own workshop..... That would be so cool!
I love your knives:)
TheSlothMaster I hope you get a workshop some day if that's what you want mate!
Wow man . Awsome space.
Thanks man! I'm really thankful to have this place, took me quite a while to put together all the tools!
Complimenti per il tuo laboratorio e per i tuoi coltelli. Spero che possa averne uno anche io, in Italia. Auguri e buon lavoro.
Hey man, I've recently become really interested in your knives. From watching your videos it seems like you're a very good craftsman and your knives are extremely high quality. It'd be great if you made a video demonstrating some of your knives doing common tasks with wood or something. I'd love to see one in action.
BravoCharlie Hey mate! I have a video planned that will show use and abuse of one of my knives, just not really sure when I'm going to have time to do it!
beautiful workshop!!!
+George Diama Thanks George!
Have only just discovered your channel and you have some fantastic looking videos so have just subscribed. I've filmed some British knife makers on my channel and plan to video document my own journey into knife making in the coming months. Looking forward to seeing your future content and keep up the great work my man ~Peace~
Thanks mate! hope you like the videos! best of luck with your foray into knife making!
Workshop?!?! More like art studio! Nice stuff, love your work!
Thanks mate!
Very nice setup! Never mind on the angle jig question, I see you have already answered that below.
dude i enjoy your videos alot. I am kinda mad at you because I started wanting one of your knives and you stopped taking orders...lol. Thanks for taking the time and making great knife making videos
Thanks mate! I understand about the knives. I'm trying to get setup so I can be more productive, my current process is very labour intensive and given that I only make knives part time it means I can't make that many knives (8 per month MAX at the moment).
Really like these knives, just discovered your channel ! :)
TheCHOCOLATEmeter Thanks mate!
Awesome. I don't make knives but I learn a lot from your videos. :)
Thanks mate! Glad you like the videos!
Really nice video,thanks for showing us around!I think the wooden floor gives the workshop some character.Happy holidays!
Thanks mate! Glad you liked it! I agree that the wooden floors are kinda nice. If I end up getting a big CNC machine they may have to go though unfortunately as they probably won't support the weight (there's nice concrete underneath)...
Gough Custom It can, but to prevent serious damage to the wood floor you'll have to put down a plate over top to distribute the weight over it. You'll still probably have to drill holes to secure the CNC's floor anchors if it will require any. Worst it will do to the wood floor without the plate is cause dimples and ruts from the weight and vibrations.
FoolishDoug The flooring is just crappy laminate, so it might actually be easiest to remove it where the machine is going to go, then leave it everywhere else... Hmm...
Gough Custom What do you plan on doing with the CNC?
So5loW As much as I can really, profiling and skeletonizing of the blade steel, profiling handle scales, making vacuum forms for new sheath designs, engraving and so on... Having one in the shop would really let me push forward with my designs!
You do not have a Canadian accent - nice to see a fellow Brit. making across the pond. Great work, infact beautiful. Love the sandwich coloured handles and simple lines. Form follows functions and that stuff right ... lol
+st3vieuk I'm actually an Aussie! I've got a pretty soft accent these days though! Glad you like my knives mate, I appreciate the kind words!
Nice shop ,very clean...
Anthony yrigoyen Thanks mate! Will be doing another shop tour soon!
very nice workshop, respect !
Thanks Torsten!
Hi Aaron nice video on your shop. It's seems to be well organized. Can you share your design of the work tables for the mill or a video. Keep the videos coming.
+Ray Mercado Hey Ray! Unfortunately I think that I no longer have the drawings for the tables... I can tell you the tables are 4' wide and 2' deep, each section (vertical section, horizontal section) is made up like a ladder with rungs crossing between the longer members, this makes the workbenches incredibly stiff and stable given their weight! They were made from knotty pine, and all the joints are held together with 3x 3/8" dowels per joint.
Nice workshop!
+Jani Alavainio Thanks mate!
A Very Well organized Shop Great video
Thanks mate!
Incredible shop. I was wondering what sort of grinding jig it is you're using? I would love to buy one of those. I'm am currently putting together a shop and you've given me a lot of ideas. thanks for the tour of your shop.
Hey mate!
The jig is something I made a while back, there are more photos of it here: imgur.com/a/ffxVM
I'm not making those for sale though unfortunately, so feel free to copy it!
Glad you found the tour helpful!
-A
looks cool with wood floors. keep em. cool video by the way.
Thanks mate!
Nice shop!!!
+Manny moldovan Thanks Manny!
Argh, you are living my dream, i'd love to work with you!
My biggest dream ever is to work with knifemaking, and toolmaking overall! :P Gough Custom
Well if you check out the rest of my videos you'll see that you can get started with fairly simple tools! No need to wait for the fancy shop to get started!
WoW! man, that's awesome last time I watched your vids you were in a cellar or dungeon. You must have hit the lotto lol. Good for you man. Keep up the good work and stay sharp
Haha, yeah last place was a large basement in a super old industrial building... I couldn't deal with being in a shared space any more (lots of problems) so I had to get my own space. More expensive of course but I think it was the right decision!
Definitely the right decision! ** (the move)
Very nice tour, I see that you're a great fan of 5S and very well organized. I'm fascinated with your grinding jig, I've made several over time but not as nice as your design. Would you consider making one and selling it? If not, would you do a video showing how you made it. Very nice workshop, well thought out, you can tell you have greater pride in your work. Thanks for showing us.
+Scott Bradley hey Scott! I'm a software developer as well so I tend to take a lot of my organizational techniques from that! I don't have plans for the jig unfortunately, but there are lots of photos of it online!
Gough Custom thanks
I love the way you work and your knifes, fucking awesome! 1st class knifes
Thanks mate!
Thanks for sharing!
Thanks for watching!
It's like a Heaven for men!
Artorio Luxembourg I totally feel the same way!
Yay, new video
Hope you like it!
Yeah, I really like'd how you organized your Workshop! For the next video i would really like to see another knife building
Thanks for the walkaround. Your shop is well thought out and cleaner than my garage!
How'd you get started in making knives?
Hey Ray!
Thanks mate! I got started making knives when I was pretty young, basically making 'shivs' out of butter knives and such using a bench grinder. After that I spent some time with a master knifemaker in Australia named Neil Charity. I was too young to have the patience for the craft at that time though and left it for quite a while... Got back into it about 2 years ago now after a friend asked me to make him a knife.
Great videos! I have been making knives for about a year and am looking into getting a milling machine. What kind do you use. I saw your video on making the sanding block and really liked it....just one of the many projects I could use a mill for. I was thinking of starting out with the Harbor Freight mini mill (I know its cheap Chinese buts that about all I can afford right now). Keep up the good work on informative videos. By the way I love your grinding jig as well.
The mill I'm using is the same as the Grizzly G0704. It's 'ok' but not really a great machine. If you have the room I'd really recommend you have a look around for a used bridgeport or similar as an alternative.
Boy thats one beautiful shop. I have hats off for that being that organized in a small amount of space is hard to do. But you make beutiful knives i wish i could have the craftsmanship to be as good as you. In the next week or so im going to try to make a blade so im probably going to refer to your videos haha . One question though where can you buy a2 tool steel? Anyways thanks for the great vids
Nathaniel Byerly Thanks mate!
A2 can be bought from most industrial supply places, you can also get it from Amazon and OnlineMetals.com if you want an online source. However if you're just getting started A2 is not the steel to use as you need a kiln to heat-treat it. I recommend starting with O1 tool steel, I have a video that shows how to heat-treat it!
awesome shop and awesome knives Sir!... an idea for your files, use another peg board and hang them up, much better for them and it looks nice too...
That's a good idea mate! Not sure why I hadn't thought of that, I will have to see if I can find pegboard space!
-A
Gough Custom you could also hang them on the end/edge of your work bench.
Loving your work. Interested to know how you go about laser engraving your knives. You didn't mention this in your tour. Looking for simple machine myself here in the UK but not cheap and seem complicated. Cheers
Hey mate! The laser is not mine actually, it's owned by a local company that does the laser engraving for me. The machines are fairly expensive, but the smaller ones can be had reasonably inexpensively, but I don't know how reliable they are...
Nice shop Aaron! One quick question.... is your jig home made or did u buy it somewhere wishing you a happy new year keep up the good work!
O1 will air harden to the point that a cobalt drill bit will not cut it. I made a knife of O1 and drilled one of the holes for the pins the wrong size. Thought I had 1/4" pin stock but it was actually 3/16". So, I made a cookie for the hole with a broach, and tig (fused) welded it, which was no more than a couple of quick pulses. Let it cool on it's own and then proceeded to redrill with the proper sized bit. It promptly dulled a brand new Norsman cobalt bit! Had to anneal the entire knife over again and let it ramp down for hours.
Nice shop, btw. I was curious as to how the bevel jig was working out for you which is what led me here.
Mr Boat The bevel grinding jig seems to work really well! Took me a while to get the hang of it, but it's pretty consistent now!
Nice workshop :) I cant wait till you start taking orders again. You've inspired me to start trying to make my own knife, man do you make it look easy! also do you ship to Australia?
Thanks mate! I do ship to Australia, but unfortunately it's not super cheap as you can imagine...
What a clean (also wonderfull) workshopi I love it :D You must be so meticulous :)
Thanks mate! You say 'meticulous', I'm sure my friends would say 'pain in the ass' :D
Awesome shop, very well laid out and nice and clean, I have shop envy lol. I'm wanting to get more serious about knife making and your videos have been a great inspiration. Thanks for sharing your work with us. Where are you located?
ATB, Steve....
stevenk1965 Thanks very much Steve! I'm located in Toronto, Canada.
you are awesome my friend, love from India
+Bibin Sagaram thanks Bibin!
Thanks for the great video's. I would like to know more about where to get the bevel jig for the KMG.
The grinding jig is something I made, there are more photos of it here: imgur.com/a/ffxVM
Aaron im so jelious...Mine is much smaller...wish i had one of those...But keep up the good work!
Thanks Eldon!