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Another new guy wants to try his hand.
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looks good. blade shape looks like it could be used as a spadebut i wouldent recomend it. will you have any kind of jimping on the top?
Absolutely. Probably do something to the tang as well.
tattooedfreak
Steel mutilater is more like it.
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Have you gotten hold of Stacy (Bladsmith)? He is in Norfolk with a store in Va Beach, DC is close enough that you might be able to get down on a weekend and talk to him.. maybe get heat treating done. As well, you could learn a ton from him in just a few hours.
I think we're going to try to get down to Virginia Beach this summer. I'll have to see if he's available and willing to show a new guy how its done.
I've read a ton of threads here on the craftsman sanders. They seem to be this forums goto item for people starting out. Everyone complains that they remove stock too fast due to the 3450 rpm while the slower 1725rpm units are much more desirable.
Why not use a higher grit belt? I realize that if you really have to hog off some material it will take you longer but once you get into beveling and other detail work why not start with 220? Its going to take you longer but thats kind of the point. I'm sure you'd consume more belts than you would on an appropriate speed unit but the average new guy could probably justify buying a couple more belts than a more appropriate $600+ unit.
Does this make any sense? Am I missing something real obvious?
I have an older version of the craftsman that I havent used since I got my edge sander and large disc sander. Its the right size for the job so I want to use it the best way I can.
I've read a ton of threads here on the craftsman sanders. They seem to be this forums goto item for people starting out. Everyone complains that they remove stock too fast due to the 3450 rpm while the slower 1725rpm units are much more desirable.
Why not use a higher grit belt? I realize that if you really have to hog off some material it will take you longer but once you get into beveling and other detail work why not start with 220? Its going to take you longer but thats kind of the point. I'm sure you'd consume more belts than you would on an appropriate speed unit but the average new guy could probably justify buying a couple more belts than a more appropriate $600+ unit.
Does this make any sense? Am I missing something real obvious?
I have an older version of the craftsman that I havent used since I got my edge sander and large disc sander. Its the right size for the job so I want to use it the best way I can.