Seeking thoughts on KMG clone build

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b4thewheel

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I am seriously considering trying to build the KMG clone. I've read and am collecting threads and info on this endeaver, have blueprints and think I have at least the iron on hand or near at hand.

I have a good metal cutting chop saw, oxy acetalyne outfit, and really those are about all when it comes to cutting. Some of this iron is 3/4 inch.

So I'm looking for ideas on the best approach to get the pieces cut true.

I could pick up a 1 HP 6/48 belt/disk sander for 200 buck right now, and then use the chop saw for the short cuts, and the torch for the long cuts and get all the parts roughed out, and then clean and square everything with the new above mentioned sander.

Thing is, I don't wanna spend 200 bucks on a tool I'm not going to be using much for actuall knife making, but only to build the KMG clone.

And from what I've read so far, I'm thinking that the 6x48 wouldn't really be that useful in the long run. You guys think this is correct?

If so, what's a better way to cut up all that iron and wind up with nice square clean pieces?

I don't mind spending some money on tooling, but would like to avoid buying tools to build tools that will only be used for that one tool building project. I'm not even sure that that would be the best way to go about it.

Thanks for any thinking on this, much appreciated.
 
Leland,

Some food for thought:

If you want to use it for a while for knifemaking before making the KMG, the discussions I've seen would suggest a 2x42 sander might be a good place to start. Here's one thread: 2x42

If you definitely plan on making the KMG, the 6x48 may be more useful for flattening and for tapering tangs: 6x48

Tait
 
Thanks for reply Tait and Birdog.

I had seen the KMG clone that take some drilling a tapping, using heavy steelplate.

Now I see the "no weld" from USA knifemakers. Can get a frame kit for 350. I weld, so would weld it up once up and running. Seems maybe like the deal for me.

Will it take a 10 inch wheel? I emailed that feller, waiting to hear back with answer.

Looks like quite a few guys here are using this and happy with it. Yes?
 
Heard back aready, so nevermind that question. Yes, takes 10".

This is looking good to me.

I've dug around and pulled six electric motors out of various piles of crap in various out builings. Most 1/2 horse, a couple of 1/4, and one 1hp. But it's too fast as well as under the 2 hp limit. Guess I'm shopping for motors.
 
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