Specialty tools you wish you had

JG Custom Metal Works said:
Lol at that knife grinding jig for $350. I built one that works just as well for less than $5.

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And $2,900 for that carbide rotary cooled platen!? They must not want to sell any of those. A piece of leather glued to the front of a regular platen eliminates belt bump too, and for only a few bucks. Hell, you could build the jig with a piece of angle iron, a flat piece of plate steel, and a c-clamp. You could make both the platen and the jig in less than 20mins and save $2,890 dollars. ;)
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Want to stay a hobbyist all your life? Don’t buy this attachment!!!! :). Kelly Slater built a wave pool in the desert.......a lot of good surfers talk it down. It took millions of dollars, a long range vision, and a big commitment to get it done. And now, out there by 27 Palms, there is a PERFECT wave that can be generated 24/7!!! Don’t talk down things that are over your head. This product is the result of a lot of forward thinking and a big investment. If you think it is too much, try to make your own, I would imagine it would end up costing your three times as much!!!
 
tom mayo said:
Want to stay a hobbyist all your life? Don’t buy this attachment!!!! :). Kelly Slater built a wave pool in the desert.......a lot of good surfers talk it down. It took millions of dollars, a long range vision, and a big commitment to get it done. And now, out there by 27 Palms, there is a PERFECT wave that can be generated 24/7!!! Don’t talk down things that are over your head. This product is the result of a lot of forward thinking and a big investment. If you think it is too much, try to make your own, I would imagine it would end up costing your three times as much!!!
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However did all those master bladesmiths, and great knife makers get by all this time, without this extremely expensive platen? I guess they’re doomed to remain “hobbyists their whole lives.” LOL

The platen isn’t “over my head” at all. I completely understand how it’s made and how it functions. It’s not a terribly complicated piece of equipment and maker has thoroughly explained how it functions. I just don’t have a need for it. Especially considering the price, and the fact that nice belt finishes can be accomplished with simpler techniques/equipment. Also, when I put a belt finish on a knife, I use a slower belt speed, and overheating is rarely an issue. So I don’t need to “make my own.” Again, because I don’t need one. I’d wager the majority of other makers feel the same.

Although, I do find it funny how you claim it’s “over my head,” yet your entire case in support of the product is essentially- “they spent a lot of money on it, thought about it real hard, and some woman built a wave in the desert.” You got me there haha. Please, next time try not to bamboozle me with all that substantive, technical jargon, and wondrous comparisons. I’s jus ah simple man. Lol

Look, it seems I hit a nerve with you somehow with this. To the point where you felt the need to make personal jabs at me. I assure you, my intentions weren’t to hurt anyone’s feelings with my comments. So if I upset you somehow, I apologize. Cheers!
 
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I want to add to my wishlist of shop helper goodies posted above.

9) Voice controlled lights that dim or brighten on command.

10) A refrigerator, microwave, coffeemaker, and a digital toaster oven to temper stuff in

11) A washroom with a steam shower setup and a touchfree soap dispenser at the sink.

12) A Central HEPA vacuum

13) More drawers

14) a skylight that opens

16) Lots of casters so I can move everything around.

17) Locks on the doors so no one can come in while I'm concentrating on grinding something by hand and SCARE THE CRAP OUTTA ME.

18) bigger but quieter compressor

19) 220v as well as the 120

20) A workstation with a killer laptop, a good CAD program, wireless internet, a big monitor, good speakers, and a DVD player

21) variable speed on all my power tools under voice control - I want to say : Siri speed up the belt grinder 10% and have it do it


That'd set me up just fine.
 
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Sam Dean Sam Dean ..................... on the jimping file wish I have an idea for you. You said you have thread repair file which as I recall have different spacing on each face. Here's what I'm going to try with one of mine. Mark the top of blade where I want the jimping to be. (This is before heat-treating btw). Use the thread repair file to mark out the spacing you want, as a guide and then file those in by hand, or cut them in on a milling machine or with a Dremel tool.

Just saying.....

Syn
 
You are so modest guys :D

I wish I had JUST two of this ...one with laser and other one which will hold blank ... grinder I will make my self .................and maybe i will employ someone to assembly knifes . Me ......gone fishing :D
 
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synthesist said:
Sam Dean Sam Dean ..................... on the jimping file wish I have an idea for you. You said you have thread repair file which as I recall have different spacing on each face. Here's what I'm going to try with one of mine. Mark the top of blade where I want the jimping to be. (This is before heat-treating btw). Use the thread repair file to mark out the spacing you want, as a guide and then file those in by hand, or cut them in on a milling machine or with a Dremel tool.

Just saying.....

Syn
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Oh, for sure; there are lots of ways to actually get them in place & those are great ideas! The file is just super easy. On the next one with jumping, I'm gonna try some with a 60° double angle cutter on a vertical mill for a little wider spacing.
 
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