Shop Tour • R.W. Loveless Knives • Riverside, CA

Thanks for the thread Coop, it's amazing!
That Deckel with Bridgeport head, excellent idea.
 
The chair in the office with the mesh like fabric is an Aeron....they cost close to $1,000.00 I have one....it makes a difference, really does!

Knowing Jim Merritt and the folks close to the Loveless Machine has been one of the great joys of my life.....but I have never been to The Shop....there is no reason for me to, all I would do is get in the way and waste someone's time(and you only get as much time as you get)....so this is a special treat to see it through the eyes of an accomplished and curious mind.

Thanks, brother!!

See you in a few days.

Best Regards,

STeven Garsson
 
A fabulous internal view, that supplies novices an idea of what it takes to build these beautiful
pieces of functional art. This has always fascinated me, I guess it's a guy thing!

Terrific photo essay Jim, thanx...

Jeff
 
GREAT thread !
Thank you very much, Coop-san !
These photographs are filled with interesting things.
 
Great stuff, thanks for sharing. Jim is one of the classiest, most humble and talented Men I have ever met.
Miss Bob a lot!
Dave
 
Thanks, Coop, I was pretty friendly with Bob but regrettably never went to the shop. Loveless fans should get a copy of the video Dave Ellis and a couple of others put together.
 
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Fantastic! Thank you.
I have really come to admire Robert Loveless for he evolved as a human being as he grew older.
rolf
 
Thanks Coop great pictures of the shop.. Jim is a true master of his craft, very humble and a first class gentleman. His friendship is a gift to many of us.
 
NickWheeler said:
Wow... so cool Coop!!! :cool:

They certainly set-up proper with machines to achieve an efficient work flow. That little horizontal mill with the Bridgeport head is sure a neat little thing.

There is a wealth of ideas and teaching to be gained by studying these photos.

I'm really curious... do you know the purpose of the combo wrenches being cut and TIG'd back together?

Thank you for sharing this amazing treat Coop!!! :D :D :D
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David Sharp said:
They weren't the proper length Nick (that simple). Bob kept a local shop very busy when he had ideas (the tray the Aciera drill presses are sitting in, the mill table covers, all the TIG welding around the shop). There are all kinds of modified tools in the shop because Bob wanted them but didn't like some small facet. Like the Deckel with the Bport head; they couldn't decipher the original internal wiring so the Bport head was installed. You can see pins on all the mill vises so that they can rotate them 90 and not re-tram every time. All the vise jaws are interchangeable and perform specific functions to reduce set-up.

All the stuff is cool but Jim makes it happen and what he knows could fill volumes.
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That makes sense to me

I've used a 50 year old snap on short but not stubby set - perfect length

I have 3 other sets, good quality, good finish, good warranty, made here - but 25% too long.
It's just too long to swing it any amount.- gets in the way



Good photos coop, bright, well lit, in focus - the total opposite of what you usually see in shop tour photos
I watch his video repeatedly because you can always see something new in the background, but good still photos are even better.
 
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Wonderful photos - thanks Jim. As I recall, someone told me that Mr. Loveless had converted all the machines in the shop to three phase. Wonder if this is accurate.
 
Hi Jimmy, great pictures, this brings back so many good memories of me working in the shop with you and Bob.
Jim it is because of you and Bob that I am a knife maker here in the great white north, you are a great mentor,a great friend, and one hell of a knife-maker!!!
I miss you Jim.
RIP Bob.
 
Thank you for a wonderful post. Loveless knives are a beautiful thing and a great way to remember the talented maker......
 
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