shop tour

J.Wade · May 22, 2005

Hi guys. I was suppose to go fishin today but the four to six footers breakin on the beach by my place told me it was a better day to clean the shop. Once it was clean I had the wife snap a few picks . Its not much of a shop but its got 220 power a cement floor and my name on the door.

my oldest and I welcome you to veiw the home of WadeMade Knives.

From Right to left is my 1hp 2x72 Bee grinder- the heart of the opperation- My Ryobi osscilating spindle sander, mastercraft drill press and my finishin/handwork area.

heres a few ready to grind. the pringles can on the wall holds mypin stock and next to that is my dremel with flex shaft.

A few back from heat treat and ready to be finished- Can't leave it clean for to long.

Her is my Bee. It is very similar to a Wilton. Very rugged and Canadian made .

And last but not least me hard at it.

I still need a lot more stuff. But thankfully Ive got good freinds who let me come over and use theres(bandsaw,beadblaster,varitable speed grinder) and being a toolmaker I have acess to all the other goodies (milling machines,surface grinders,EDM )

Maybe one day Ill have all the fixin's but for now I,m just happy with what i have.

hope you enjoy and let me know what you think.

jimi

ddavelarsen · May 23, 2005

Hey Jimi it's always good to see someone else's shop! I like that Bee grinder, does it have the rotating platen also, like the Wilton?

Those are some cool looking long slim knives too, I especially like the one with the "knob" on the end of the handle. I'd like to see a picture of that one finished if you can.

Thanks for sharing,

blgoode · May 23, 2005

Looking good! Nothing like having your own spot to make as dirty as you want

My wife has let me know that the misc pieces of wood or incomplete blades I tend to leave lying around is a no no with the new baby on the way. Darn!

jiminy · May 23, 2005

Nice setup.

I see that you're wearing one of those custom-made James Bond style cylindrical mini-respirators while grinding

Thanks for showing us your shop.

indian george · May 23, 2005

COOOOL!!! Thanks for sharing.

L6steel · May 23, 2005

I don't know what it is but every time I see a fellow knife maker's shop tour it makes me feel like I've been there before!
The shops always look comfortable too.
Thanks for the invite Jimmi!!
Michael

aablades · May 25, 2005

Looks exactly like a knife shop should look.

RDT · May 25, 2005

Okay, why does every shop look neater and nicer than mine???? Oh wait that's my fault

Dude, nice shop! Clean, well spaced, organized and some nice equipment as well. Thanks for the tour....Rich

J.Wade · May 26, 2005

RDT said:
Okay, why does every shop look neater and nicer than mine???? Oh wait that's my fault Dude, nice shop! Clean, well spaced, organized and some nice equipment as well. Thanks for the tour....Rich

Don't let the pictures fool you. I just spent about five hours cleaning. Before that I would never posted pics.

thanks guys for the feedback
jimi