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peter ryt

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Merry Chrismas everybody!!!!
Well, my entire family knows that I've been trying to get my own little mobile setup going, and so, for christmas, they decided to pitch in. First, my little brother gets me a few real sturdy, heavy duty million pocket bags. Then I open up two, differnent stake anvils and a stake bottom fuller! On order is a 2lb, and 3lb straight peinhammer, and a set of 15'' wolf jaw tongs! Finally, my mom and dad walk over with a samll envelope, and my dad in a solemn tone says- here ya go son- to get ya started smithing. I don't like bragging but I am so exited- home depot, blacksmiths depot, and everyother hardware store- here I come!
What about yall-
MERRY CHRISTMAS!
Peyton Runyan
 
finaly some one young like me that makes knives!! yes my famialy has been supportative to they gave me lots of money this christmas and some tongs ;)
 
what's your setup right now?
anvil(s)
tongs
hammers
grinder(s)
forge
whatcha' got?
glad to know that there is another kid hear
 
gots a chepo grinder 4*36(ish)
benchtop buffer/grinder
torch
i use a fireplace as a forge and i have a 125 lb anvilin front
made a copple of flat and round tongs but they wernt verry good
quench tank( big popcorn bucket :rolleyes: )
drill press and asorted tools
ie hacksaw dremmel.....
 
Sounds workable
I have $200 for a drill press and grinder, what do ya think I should do? I do already have a handdrill.
 
i spent 40 bucks on a chepo drill press and it works fine after i slowed the speed down and stuck on some good bits :D ( got off ebay but dont if u have something cheaper/better/nearer because shipping is bad)
get a 2*48 or if possible save for a kmg like me ;) they have longer belt life and ive heard are well worth the money.they take 2*72 inch belts
i made the mistake of bying a crappy grinder first and a good grinder might have payed 4 itself by now! im also looking a the grizzley grinders they have some cheap prices! http://www.grizzly.com/products/items-list.cfm?key=550001& in your case if money is an issue i would go with the grizzley knife grinder but if it is bad than maby someone will speak up. i have a 4 *36 and it pulls knives hard and makes it hard to hold steady. :mad: so i am going to get a 2*72 soon .just gota save up
 
You know, it is refreshing to see guys your age starting in this, especially from a...er....ah....older guy like me. Spending 40 bucks on a drill press is a BIG deal when you are 14, 15, or 16 years old.

Keep it up, fellas!

Craig
 
$200 will get you a $40 harbor freight drill press and a sears 1x30 or 2x48 grinder. They aren't as good as the KMG or even a grizzly but they're alot better than files.
 
C L Wilkins said:
You know, it is refreshing to see guys your age starting in this, especially from a...er....ah....older guy like me. Spending 40 bucks on a drill press is a BIG deal when you are 14, 15, or 16 years old.

Keep it up, fellas!

Craig
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Tell me about it, Craig. When I was 16, way back in 1975, the only thing I ever spent $40 on went up in smoke! ;)
 
I ground a bunch of blades on a 1" x 30" sander I bought at Lowe's, for about thirty bucks. Most were forged, but two were from planer blades (D-2, I think, they're fairly corrosion resistant). Those were a pain to grind on that 1"X 30"! I must have used about ten belts on each blade. Any 2" x 72" is much faster and cheaper, considering belt prices and belt life.

Todd
 
It's great to see young people interested and especially having their parents support. Boy if I would have started when I was 13 I'd have thirty three years under my belt :eek: There is more info available nowadays then there was way back when. Keep pushing fellas and don't ever give up. Think positive and you can do anything you want in life. ;)
Scott
 
I started when I was about your age guys. Your off to a much faster start than me I didn't really get any equipment or get serious about it until a few years later. Can't wait to see what you can come up with.

As far as grinders, get a belt grinder if you can. These guys are giving good suggestions. I'll also throw out there that I grind blades on an 8" bench grinder. Its difficult to learn on, and hand finishing is a chore because the grinder only goes up to 120 grit :eek: The thing is though, for someone on a budget, the grinder costs around $100 for a good one, you can get them for less. And thats your only expense for a long time. No belts to buy and the wheels really last a long time if you take care of them (you'll need a stone dresser too).
A belt grinder is easier to learn on, and makes finish work a lot easier. I'd also suggest getting one of them first if you don't have anything to shape handles on. The bench grinder is good for a tight budget though. www.woodcraft.com (check to see if you have a local store before paying for shipping) carries a nice 3/4HP 8" grinder that will run at either 3450 or 1725 rpms with just the flip of a switch. Comes with pretty good 60 and 120 grit wheels too.
Like I said, a belt grinder/sander would be better but a bench grinder works surprisingly well and can help you stay inside your budget sometimes.

Merry Christmas
 
:D Thanks guys- I found a nice bench grider, tried it out, and it only tugged a bit. I'm gonna be ready pretty soon. I going with a venturi horizontal forge so that I can use it for more than blade smithing. I'm finding another stump for my stake anvil and fuller- any of you guys know a method to keep from splitting- drill and epoxy? Once my tong and hammers come in- I'm ready!.
 
Peyton, yep, your family sure does rock! I am really glad to see you youngsters get into knife making, especially some that are really fired up.
 
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