these videos make we want a Norseman SOOOOOOOOOOO BAD. April can not come soon enough. I WILL GET ON THE LIST FOR THE NEXT BATCH. until then this videos will have to hold me over
Yup it can ramp or helix down, usually I helix a circle down. For quick and dirty stuff, especially in aluminum, I usually don't worry about it. But for titanium it's mandatory and I do. A good tip for sure.
JohnGrimsmo hey man, I'm a fellow cnc machinist and knife collector and I had some questions on the process involved to make a knife. I could get through the design with cad and the tool paths but what do you do after you've cut out your blanks? Heat treating? I've got a lot of questions if you've got some time.
It all depends on personal preference, but it is a LOT easier when you see blemishes before heat treating. it sucks to realize that you missed that one pesky scratch.
Sweet, nice work guys! A quick thought, how about to build a jig to hold your 'handle-mounting jig' itself? just pop it in and it lays completely flat against the belt every time. A smart construction could be a huge time saver and help Erik a lot to get a consistent finish :)
Wow it's amazing! I was wondering if you could make me one for my grizzly 2x72. It looks just like the one there just without the wheels. The platton that comes with the grizzly is so bad and I cant get any flat grinds. Would you be able to do something like that? Even without the glass. Would help me out alot. I can even come pick it up.
You might want to add a small metal catch/lip underneath the glass platen to make sure it can't drop down should the bond fail (through heat or other factors). I read that can be a problem sometimes and the catch would prevent a catastrofic breakdown. It should keep it in place long enough for you to notice it getting loose and stop the grinder before it shatters.
Hey guys, your videos are just awesome, and your knives are out of this world good. I cannot afford them but that does not stop me from liking them and you guys. I have some ideas on other inlays. How about mother of pearl, and even stone jade, or man made. I do wood scroll sawing as a hobby and alwhile back used corian and some of that stuff is awesome the colorings and oh I could go on. Just thought I would mention it. My two cents. Thanks for your videos.
So why do you plunge instead of ramp into a cut? Ramping will save your corners in the long run, and you can do entire pockets that way. It'll take about the same amount of time but should extend your tool life noticeably.
True, that was the plan, but we still have to space the whole grinder up 3" or else the motor doesn't clear the table when we flip it horizontally. This way works surprisingly well too.
these videos make we want a Norseman SOOOOOOOOOOO BAD. April can not come soon enough. I WILL GET ON THE LIST FOR THE NEXT BATCH. until then this videos will have to hold me over
I like the jacket. Your logo is sweet also!
Thanks! I love it, my wife got it for me for Xmas.
I was sure that big hunk of Al. was Paul Bunion's handle slabs, for his new knife!
Yay! That's awesome.
Where did you guys get that tape? Canadian tire? Home depo? Rona? Lowes? Small shop near you?
Taps last longer if you go slow and use taping lubricant (something better than WD40). I'm wondering how long your taps last.
I like it. I wish my G would plow through a slot like your 1100. I feel like I have to really baby those cuts.
I was babying it...... tee hee
JohnGrimsmo
Dang you.
Hi John
Try using alcohol when you tread with your drill. Have some in a spray bottle.
Thanks! I've heard that alcohol works great for machining aluminum but I've never tried it. Interesting.
Does your CAN software have the option to ramp into a cut rather than plunge? If it does, use it. It will save those precious endmill corners.
Yup it can ramp or helix down, usually I helix a circle down. For quick and dirty stuff, especially in aluminum, I usually don't worry about it. But for titanium it's mandatory and I do. A good tip for sure.
JohnGrimsmo hey man, I'm a fellow cnc machinist and knife collector and I had some questions on the process involved to make a knife. I could get through the design with cad and the tool paths but what do you do after you've cut out your blanks? Heat treating? I've got a lot of questions if you've got some time.
It all depends on personal preference, but it is a LOT easier when you see blemishes before heat treating. it sucks to realize that you missed that one pesky scratch.
Awesome bro. Thanks for sharing.
Mark
Sweet, nice work guys! A quick thought, how about to build a jig to hold your 'handle-mounting jig' itself? just pop it in and it lays completely flat against the belt every time. A smart construction could be a huge time saver and help Erik a lot to get a consistent finish :)
Wow it's amazing! I was wondering if you could make me one for my grizzly 2x72. It looks just like the one there just without the wheels. The platton that comes with the grizzly is so bad and I cant get any flat grinds. Would you be able to do something like that? Even without the glass. Would help me out alot. I can even come pick it up.
Wish I could bro, but this took a while to make, surprisingly. I thought I saw some on the KMG website? Beaumont?
they also have glass on usaknifemaker.com
Nice video guys. Love the pics on Facebook!
How's the VHB holding up? Any trouble with adhesion?
Nice looking grinder looks like it tracks well..did u justice aluminum angle 2 inches wide
You might want to add a small metal catch/lip underneath the glass platen to make sure it can't drop down should the bond fail (through heat or other factors).
I read that can be a problem sometimes and the catch would prevent a catastrofic breakdown. It should keep it in place long enough for you to notice it getting loose and stop the grinder before it shatters.
Hey guys, your videos are just awesome, and your knives are out of this world good.
I cannot afford them but that does not stop me from liking them and you guys. I have some ideas on other inlays. How about mother of pearl, and even stone jade, or man made. I do wood scroll sawing as a hobby and alwhile back used corian and some of that stuff is awesome the colorings and oh I could go on. Just thought I would mention it. My two cents. Thanks for your videos.
I thought youse guys were going to be grinding some blades
Meh, some day.
next time you score and cut the glass, lay your score line over top of a piece of coat hanger wire and push down on both sides.
Is there an item number on the inside of the roll of tape? I want to make sure and order the right thickness. Is it holding up well?
Thanks
Damn auto correct, CAM software.
apply heat and it will make a much better cleaner break.. atleast when doing glass pipe in plumbing that what is done
can we have another knifemaking tuesdays soon? i think i speak for everyone when i say something short is better than nothing at all.
Consuela: Mr John, we need more Windex
Ha!
I personally would have worried more about my hands than eyes on breaking the glass XD
So why do you plunge instead of ramp into a cut? Ramping will save your corners in the long run, and you can do entire pockets that way. It'll take about the same amount of time but should extend your tool life noticeably.
Check your belt if they r not cut straight that happens
Wouldn't it be better if you flipped the grinder on its side so it's horizontal? then you could eyeball it much easier.
True, that was the plan, but we still have to space the whole grinder up 3" or else the motor doesn't clear the table when we flip it horizontally. This way works surprisingly well too.