Water Jet Cutter in Seattle Washington?

[taeku4]

Hello, my name is Josh and I am currently getting together some materials to create my very first knife. I've talked to some of the people on these forums for advice, but I am finally stuck.

Does any knifemaker based in Washington state have access to a water jet cutter, or know anybody who can help me out? Preferably in the Seattle to Bellingham area?

Since I am a engineering student, I have access to a water jet cutter at my university but I am not sure if I have enough time to use it and get my parts cut out in time. I also know how to use CATIA to model the parts that I need cut out, if that helps anyone.

I intend to hand finish the rest of the parts, so I just need all the parts cut out, and I will provide my own materials. Is there anyone who could help me out? Thank you very much for your time.

 

[thegeek574]

Get yourself an 25 dollar angle grinder with a cutoff wheel. that should do the job. why don't you talk to someone at the school and see if they will let you get in after hours or something. if that fails, angle grinder or hacksaw nevermind. an angle grinder would work.

 

[Alpha Knife Supply]

The waterjet cutter we use is:

Definitive Solutions
210 44th Street Northwest
Auburn WA 98001
Work: 253-854-7179
Fax: 253-859-1848
info@dstwaterjet.com

We've used them for several years and never had a problem. Their work is high quality and I'm happy to recommend them.