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EDIT: Apologies if this is discussed elsewhere, but I could not find anything that answered my question.
So I'm working on my second knife, a Gough clone (because I have no creativity of my own yet), 3/16 A2 (buddy has a kiln), using the filing jig and a Nicholson file. It's taken me hours of work on a single side to get a full flat grind. I would love to have a 2x72, but for money and space reasons, it is not feasible right now.
I am curious as to what the "best" option would be for faster work on a limited budget and space requirement. I see the Pferd Chipbreaker recommended because it can remove material quickly, but I never see any time estimates on it.
I do also see enough people recommend a "good" 1x30, like the Wen on amazon, and getting some nice, coarse, ceramic belts for it from a reputable shop.
I wonder what is more worth my money. I wonder how long a solid file or set of files would last for the money I spend, and same for that grinder. I know no grinder that isn't a 2x72 will perform like one, but I wonder if I can make it at least bearable.
Thanks for any advice!
So I'm working on my second knife, a Gough clone (because I have no creativity of my own yet), 3/16 A2 (buddy has a kiln), using the filing jig and a Nicholson file. It's taken me hours of work on a single side to get a full flat grind. I would love to have a 2x72, but for money and space reasons, it is not feasible right now.
I am curious as to what the "best" option would be for faster work on a limited budget and space requirement. I see the Pferd Chipbreaker recommended because it can remove material quickly, but I never see any time estimates on it.
I do also see enough people recommend a "good" 1x30, like the Wen on amazon, and getting some nice, coarse, ceramic belts for it from a reputable shop.
I wonder what is more worth my money. I wonder how long a solid file or set of files would last for the money I spend, and same for that grinder. I know no grinder that isn't a 2x72 will perform like one, but I wonder if I can make it at least bearable.
Thanks for any advice!