GA Custom Knifemakers Guild Meeting at new Fiddleback Shop this Friday and Sat

[Kal-El]

Brian, that custom shop HB is ridiculously handsome!
I need one of those.

 

[Uncle_P]

Brian, that custom shop HB is ridiculously handsome!
I need one of those.

Yes you do. Me too!!

 

[Fiddleback]

Looks like you guys had fun - sure wish I could have been there - see you at Trackrock next month.

You were definitely missed my friend. You should come by the new shop if you get a chance. I'll be at Trackrock, I think, Wife willing, that is to say...

 

[Mistwalker]

Brian, that custom shop HB is ridiculously handsome!
I need one of those.

Perfect for your neck of the woods

 

[crex]

Probably be after TR before I can visit the new shop. Playing catchup on just about everything right now.
Looks like you have enough "dancing room" to let your Cajun out.

 

[KHDaily]

What I found most fascinating were his use of customized sleds & jigs to cut out standardized handle scale sets and liners in a safe & efficient manner. Ken is certainly a zen master around the table saw:

I would love to see some more pictures of how to better use a table saw. Ken is there any chance we can see some more pictures of your sled? All I have right now is a small bandsaw and have been thinking about trying to get a table saw. The thing is the table saw scares me...I don't want to be a less than 10 digit knife maker!!!

Thanks in advance!

 

[Fiddleback]

Kyle, that cut is one of the most dangerous you can do on a table saw. Ken and I took a long time coming up with a sled, but I'm not comfortable recommending that method, or showing the sled details.

 

[Bamboo]

I would love to see some more pictures of how to better use a table saw. Ken is there any chance we can see some more pictures of your sled? All I have right now is a small bandsaw and have been thinking about trying to get a table saw. The thing is the table saw scares me...I don't want to be a less than 10 digit knife maker!!!

Thanks in advance!

The best thing I would recommend is to try and find a place that teaches table saw skills & safety. Most Woodcraft stores offer classes if you have any in your area. You could also take a class at my wonderful alma mater - Fundamentals of Machine Woodworking

As Andy said, to try and teach something like this over the net would actually be doing you a disservice, as trying to get the nuances across would be almost impossible. It is a dangerous machine, but also a supremely versatile one. And I've found over the years that as long as I am consistent in my approach to it it has also proven to be very consistent and reliable. It all comes down to good skills, training, and respect.

 

[KHDaily]

The best thing I would recommend is to try and find a place that teaches table saw skills & safety. Most Woodcraft stores offer classes if you have any in your area. You could also take a class at my wonderful alma mater - Fundamentals of Machine Woodworking

As Andy said, to try and teach something like this over the net would actually be doing you a disservice, as trying to get the nuances across would be almost impossible. It is a dangerous machine, but also a supremely versatile one. And I've found over the years that as long as I am consistent in my approach to it it has also proven to be very consistent and reliable. It all comes down to good skills, training, and respect.

Kyle, that cut is one of the most dangerous you can do on a table saw. Ken and I took a long time coming up with a sled, but I'm not comfortable recommending that method, or showing the sled details.

Thanks for the warning Ken and Andy! I will look into some classes at woodcraft. I did not even think about them having classes. Just realized there is one near my house a few months ago. That is a very dangerous store!!! I am most comfortable with metalworking tools but now learning a lot with woodworking tools. There is a local community college that might have some good classes too. Then of course I can stick to my method of using my small bandsaw

 

[crex]

Ken may have all his fingers, but I think he's missing a marble or two.....
(Couldn't help it)