Getting started right

[David Brown]

I am thinking of grinding something more than plastic,

I want do it right but I am on a very tight budget, it may take a year or two until I get everything together.

I will be building a bigger shop first. I am thinking 20' X 20' with big double doors & a slab outside for forging & heavy work.

What kind of advise to build it right & what tools & equipment to buy? I will be printing the pages & getting all the advise I can, so any help would be appreciated.

I took lots of welding classes during & after high school & loved it. I forged some hay hooks & a few other things, so I think knife making would be a good fit.

The time seams right & I am ready to commit the time & funds to make it happen ( you may see a few knives for sale on the forums )

Thanks everyone.

 

[Mark Williams]

There have been quite a few posts on "Dream knife shops" do some searches and you will be overwhelmed with info.

My dream shop would have a bunch of equipment, witha bunch of naked women making knives while I watch. But...that's a dream

 

[blgoode]

what do you have as of now? Drills..grinders...etc. ?