So I just began researching and gathering tools and supplies to get into knife making. I have yet to make anything at all, but it seems like a hobby that I will be of interest to me for a long time. I’m a chef by trade, but have recently take a step back and am only working three days a week. I have a pretty large knife collection and would love to develop the skills to make my own.
I have been searching Craigslist/Facebook marketplace for used tools to get a basic setup going. I bought a drill press, bench vice, clamps, bench grinder, files, PPE and materials to build a Gough jig. Now here is my dilemma; I came across a 2x72 Coote belt grinder with extra attachments and belts for $1000 and am seriously considering it. It would be a bit of a stretch monetarily, but I’ve seen a lot of advice to buy once cry once around. I was intending on buying a 1x30 harbor freight belt grinder after I hand file a few knives first. I don’t want to get way too ahead of myself and spend a huge amount of money before even trying my hand at a new skill. Does anyone have any advice for a good path to take?
I have been searching Craigslist/Facebook marketplace for used tools to get a basic setup going. I bought a drill press, bench vice, clamps, bench grinder, files, PPE and materials to build a Gough jig. Now here is my dilemma; I came across a 2x72 Coote belt grinder with extra attachments and belts for $1000 and am seriously considering it. It would be a bit of a stretch monetarily, but I’ve seen a lot of advice to buy once cry once around. I was intending on buying a 1x30 harbor freight belt grinder after I hand file a few knives first. I don’t want to get way too ahead of myself and spend a huge amount of money before even trying my hand at a new skill. Does anyone have any advice for a good path to take?