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i know that i'm not the only person that has bad knees, so what do you use when your out in your shop to stand on while grinding.
wow my knees hurt.
vern :thumbdn:
 
I had a Doctor tell me to get cardboard and cut it the size needed like under the grinder or an area where I stand for long periods. Make it about ½” thick and with the corrugation of the cardboard it was as good as any mat. Then just chunk and replace when worn. Use a 2” wide tape to secure the edges. I also have one of the interlocking type mats you can get at Home-center that is a soft rubber with holes in it. Both helped but I like the interlocking mat the best personally.
 
My knees don't hurt but I take PLENTY of advil for my back!!!
The concrete floor is the culprit so a mat should help you.
 
Build a taller bench. That way you'll be able to stand on your feet and save a hell of a lot of wear on your knees. :D

(Sorry, just couldn't resist the temptation ;) )

Nice thick rubber horse stall matting makes for a comfortable surface underfoot on even a plain concrete floor. Has the advantage of helping to keep your feet warmer in the winter too. Since I got mine I've stoped damaging the tip of every knife I drop too ;)
 
I use rubber shop mats all around my shop. Just about at every tool and bench area. They make a huge difference, especially at the grinder.
 
Longstrider said:
Build a taller bench. That way you'll be able to stand on your feet and save a hell of a lot of wear on your knees. :D

(Sorry, just couldn't resist the temptation ;) )

Nice thick rubber horse stall matting makes for a comfortable surface underfoot on even a plain concrete floor. Has the advantage of helping to keep your feet warmer in the winter too. Since I got mine I've stoped damaging the tip of every knife I drop too ;)
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well since i had them both cut off a few years ago , thats all i have to walk on
just kidding(Sorry, just couldn't resist the temptation ;) )
 
If I'm spending any length of time at the grinder, I sit---adjustable stool---worth every penny.
 
a while back oddlots had mats for sale cheap. i think a 4' total square was less than $5. it consisted of 4 - 2' interlocking squares.
 
Besides the mats make sure you have good shoes and that the soles are flat. this can help a lot, good shoes are money well spent, well unless you are walking on your knees, then nail your grinder to the ceiling and lay down and grind.
Sorry, just couldn't resist the temptation:D
Cheers Ron.
 
Mungo Park said:
Besides the mats make sure you have good shoes and that the soles are flat. this can help a lot, good shoes are money well spent, well unless you are walking on your knees, then nail your grinder to the ceiling and lay down and grind.
Sorry, just couldn't resist the temptation:D
Cheers Ron.
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Very good advice. Knees are a heck of a lot better with good shoes.
 
My knees are pretty good still but I have a bad left ankle. I bought those cheap interlocking mats and put them in front of every machine. It really helps.
 
The miracle of modern Pharmiceutical chemistry keeps me a standing and bending, now that I think of it that lil arthritis pill keeps me mobile. Heavy packs and long walks on the beach in the sun, damn recruiters.
 
Like Caswell I sit to grind. An old knifemaker told me to set my grinder low and use a stool or chair to grind from and I'd never regret it. So far he was right. He had been making knives for 30 or 40 years when I got that advice from him. Wish I'd have spent more time listening while he was still around.

SDS
 
I also use a high stool to grind if I'm going to be there for a while. I also have the thick rubber mat underneath.
 
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