Im thinking about up-cycling. Any thoughts?

SURVIVAL&WEAPONS said:
Do you have a belt grinder you like or reccomend? I have little expierence with one in fact i only seen one that was made in the 90's when i was in metal shot. I didnt do work except read books because i lack social skills to approach the instructor with questions. Im now regretting that, i would know how to use a lathe, i only know the basic sheet metal working, spot welding withe the machine, and the basics of a drill press.
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IMO, for the most part your budget will dictate your grinder selection. Most that are built with knifemaking specifically in mind are very good for that purpose. Most have a somewhat similar layout and tooling. How the grinder is powered can effect the price dramatically, as can the amount and type of tooling. Aside from that, any grinder is just a frame to harness the motor and hang tool arms off of. Some are more stout than others, but I have yet to see a decent grade professionally made machine that I would call under built. What does your budget look like?

And forget shop class, you can learn everything you need to know right here. And not have to interact F2F with anyone in the process... ;)

Count's post to new makers and the stickies will literally cover any topic a new maker needs to know.

-Eric
 
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Let's keep in mind that a decent, KNOWN grade of carbon steel typically runs about $5 to $6 per foot. That's less than you'll pay for a burger, fries and a coke anymore.... Even at minimum wage, you have to put in less than an hours worth of work.

You'll likely put in at least that much trying to figure out if it's a usable steel. And if it turns out not to be, you've essentially wasted whatever time you put into testing it (and grinding it, and drilling it, and sharpening it...etc...)
 
LucyCustomKnives said:
IMO, for the most part your budget will dictate your grinder selection. Most that are built with knifemaking specifically in mind are very good for that purpose. Most have a somewhat similar layout and tooling. How the grinder is powered can effect the price dramatically, as can the amount and type of tooling. Aside from that, any grinder is just a frame to harness the motor and hang tool arms off of. Some are more stout than others, but I have yet to see a decent grade professionally made machine that I would call under built. What does your budget look like?

And forget shop class, you can learn everything you need to know right here. And not have to interact F2F with anyone in the process... ;)

Count's post to new makers and the stickies will literally cover any topic a new maker needs to know.

-Eric
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I would want good quality the cheapest is best but the investment in something thats the best quality near the price range is always the best way to go. So basically if its good quality it will last years so it will b worth the money. Im open to suggestions
 
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