Magnussen's forge

wow, this ruins it for me - i had imagined magnussen in a northern boreal forest working his forge in some sort of rock cavern...

ha, seriously, great post - really good to see the artist at work behind the magic :thumbup:

yeah, i'm one of those guys who would love to be able to afford such amazing work - well, at least it gives me something to dream about when i buy a lotto ticket :D
 
akennedy73 said:
wow, this ruins it for me - i had imagined magnussen in a northern boreal forest working his forge in some sort of rock cavern...
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He has three sets of drums in his leather shop work area. So yeah, it is a rock cavern :D :D
 
kgd said:
He has three sets of drums in his leather shop work area. So yeah, it is a rock cavern :D :D
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Yeah when I get frustrated with the leatherwork, I take it all out on the drums......

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Magnussen,

What are your thoughts on/impressions of the Grizzly grinder that you use? Of all the grinders marketed to the knife making community, this seems to be the most straight-forward and economical unit that I've seen to date, yet appears to offer a reasonable amount of functionality and flexibility as well.
 
Oooooooh..... don't get me started on the Grizzzzz........

I will buy another as soon as I build up the equipment fund a bit. This grinder is great. The only drawback is it lacks a variable speed option.... but even THAT can be addressed in perhaps a less convenient way. You can fabricate plywood drive wheels in various diameters to control belt speed. I have ran the belt directly on the drive shaft for a super slow but highly controlled finish grind.

I also like that the unit has infinate tilting capabilities. I keep it upright for the most part but laying the belt down perpendicular to the floor is perfect for working sword bevels.

For under $400, I HIGHLY RECOMMEND THE GRIZZLY!


Rick
 
I learned several important pieces of information from that write-up. Not least of which is just how sexy Rick is!
Look atcha, you big sweaty hunk of man meat, you! :p

Rick makes some of the best looking stuff I've seen in a long time, you can tell it has a lot of heart and soul in it (no not the crappy piano song that the chick on "Breakfast Club" can play with her toes).

I hope Wildertools sticks around for a long time. :thumbup:

One of these days I'm going to have to build me a gas forge and make a few more knives. I miss it, and I have this stupid design in my head that keeps nagging at me!

Good write-up.
 
An excellent bit of writing! Nice job, Ken. This really sells the idea of the maker interview for me.

Rick, your shop looks immaculate. Please come clean mine. :D I'm going to take another look at that Grizzly now - seems like it would be a great step up from my 42".

Anyway, this was a pleasure to read. Kudos to you both.

All the best,

- Mike
 
As mentioned above, that is an insanely clean and organized shop! Thanks for the writeup, very interesting.
 
Magnussen said:
I also like that the unit has infinate tilting capabilities. I keep it upright for the most part but laying the belt down perpendicular to the floor is perfect for working sword bevels.

For under $400, I HIGHLY RECOMMEND THE GRIZZLY!


Rick
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Dag Nabbit! Now you say that:grumpy: I'm finishing up two swords today, and I never even thought of tilting the belt:o It would have worked out a lot better, and I'll definitely do it on the next ones:D

And, seconded on the Grizz! If it had speed control and a small wheel attachment, I'd never need another grinder!

Nice shop and work, Rick! And, great thread, KGD!
 
WalterDavis said:
Dag Nabbit! Now you say that:grumpy: I'm finishing up two swords today, and I never even thought of tilting the belt:o It would have worked out a lot better, and I'll definitely do it on the next ones:D

And, seconded on the Grizz! If it had speed control and a small wheel attachment, I'd never need another grinder!

Nice shop and work, Rick! And, great thread, KGD!
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Can you add a rheostat and control the speed?
 
Great write up and pictorial. Have been impressed with his knowledge and skills for some time now. Been eyeing the Bush Kit on his site for a family member.
 
Rick's stuff is bad ass. I love when I see a thread by him. His leather work is top notch also!
 
protourist said:
Can you add a rheostat and control the speed?
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I can't, 'cause I rode the short bus to electrician's day at school:p I really don't know if it's possible, or feasable-if it's got more than 12 volts, I honestly don't mess with it:D My electrical experience with buildings involves 1) wiring up a plug for a light once or twice and 2) sticking my finger in a light socket (twice:o-I was young, and it felt kinda neat:D) I'm guessing it's not worth the hassle or just not possible, especially if Rick's making cardboard wheels to adjust the speed.
 
WalterDavis said:
I can't, 'cause I rode the short bus to electrician's day at school:p I really don't know if it's possible, or feasable-if it's got more than 12 volts, I honestly don't mess with it:D My electrical experience with buildings involves 1) wiring up a plug for a light once or twice and 2) sticking my finger in a light socket (twice:o-I was young, and it felt kinda neat:D) I'm guessing it's not worth the hassle or just not possible, especially if Rick's making cardboard wheels to adjust the speed.
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My dad is an electrical engineer and mechanic. I'm so used to him just making whatever he needs that I tend to think anyone can. Except me of course.
I really don't think it would be difficult and if you know an electrician I bet he would do it for a six pack of good beer.
 
WalterDavis said:
Dag Nabbit! Now you say that:grumpy: I'm finishing up two swords today, and I never even thought of tilting the belt:o It would have worked out a lot better, and I'll definitely do it on the next ones:D

And, seconded on the Grizz! If it had speed control and a small wheel attachment, I'd never need another grinder!

Nice shop and work, Rick! And, great thread, KGD!
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What about a sewing machine treadle or a TIG welder treadle? didn't they make some of those that had a female plug-in type of socket?
 
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