Any good website links for grinding?

[Sid Post]

As I ponder the purchase of a belt grinder, I thought reading through some knifemaking links in general and stock removal grinding techniques specifically would be a good idea.

Also, anyone know a "grinder" in the Tucson, Arizona area that might be able to get me started? Especially, on the safety issues

, after all, with time my technique will improve if I don't hurt myself, right? Thanks!

Stay Sharp,
Sid

 

[rfrink]

Sid,

Maybe check out Mike Koller. He is in Marion...I'm not sure if that is close to you or not. He is a talented craftsman as you can see from his web site at: <a href="http://kollerknives.homestead.com/HOME.html">http://kollerknives.homestead.com/HOME.html</a> There is contact info there.

He has a KMG1 grinder and maybe he can share some words of wisdom regarding machinery also.

Good Luck,
-Rob

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Robert Frink
Beaumont Metal Works

 

[Mike Hull]

Rob,Mike Koller is in marion Arkansas,There is Don Norris in Tucson,520-299-6531,if he is still making,Bill Randall,520-887-9776.There might be more but thats all I show.Hope this helps.

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MIKE

 

[rfrink]

Dooooh! (slap on the forehead)

Thanks Mike.......my bad.

-Rob

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Robert Frink
Beaumont Metal Works

 

[Bruce Evans]

I have a grinding tutorial on my web site if you would like to check it out.Just click on the link in my signature bar.
Bruce

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Bruce Evans Handcrafted Knives
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