finally ordered my grinder!

linkshande · Feb 23, 2006

Well guys I did it finally after much deliberation and whining that I couldn't afford a KMG right now, I bit the bullet and ordered a Coote grinder yesterday. I'm positively stoked and can't wait to get started. I've been graciously invited to a very talented local knifemakers shop to learn the ropes as it were. (really good egg by the name of Joe Travieso) so it seems like I'm on my way to making a dream a reality. Now just got to get a forge, but I figured for a little while I can use a one brick. I'm sure i'll have even more dumb questions and I want to say thanks and to apologize in advance. Wish me luck!

Chant · Feb 23, 2006

Congratulations, and good luck. I'm still working with a 4 x 36, so I know how exciting it must be to have a real grinder coming. Best of luck!

Darren Ellis · Feb 23, 2006

Congratulations Kevin! ...while we sometimes get caught up in getting the best grinder you can, the really important thing is to get something so you can start grinding and learning. Have fun!

-Darren

linkshande · Feb 23, 2006

thanks gents! I'm just tickled pink to be closer to getting out my first blade. Especialy since I have friends and family already asking when they are going to get theirs! Ha, no pressure right? Darren, on a side note can kelly cupples(sp?)
ship bar stock to san antonio? If you have his number I can call directly. Don't need too much yet. just enough 5160 so I can ruin several potential knives. lol!

Stag & Steel · Feb 23, 2006

I've been using a Coote for about 13 years and have NO complaints. It's made 600-700 knives and countless other tasks from grinding lawn mower blades to any thing else you can think of. Wish I had a nickel for every belt it has wore out!
Jim

NorthStarXO · Feb 23, 2006

Congrats! We started with a used Grizzly 2x72 and I now use it for the harsh work and I ordered a Bader for Christmas that I'll using for the finer stuff.

Darren Ellis · Feb 23, 2006

linkshande said:
Darren, on a side note can kelly cupples(sp?)
ship bar stock to san antonio? If you have his number I can call directly. Don't need too much yet. just enough 5160 so I can ruin several potential knives. lol!

I believe he ships anywhere, but definitely give him a call: 509-728-0057, I do know that he ships orders for $50 or more for free!

-Darren

linkshande · Feb 23, 2006

thanks all, I'm like a kid the night before xmas! I can barely keep still, and all I can talk abou is knives,knives,knives! I'm driving my coworkers and family bonkers! no regrets!