Fred.Rowe
Knifemaker / Craftsman / Service Provider
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- May 2, 2004
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There has been a lot of discussion about the advantages of grinding edges "Wet" as well as grinding bevels after heat treat. I've gotten into making some kitchen knives, that are on the thin side and therefor require grinding after heat treating.
I've had both of these grinders pictured in the video since I started making knives. The Pro-Cut VS was purchased in 98, the Craftsman 6 x 48 is a left over from my days as a cabinet maker.
The Craftsman base was stabilized with the addition of a support for the 5/8 inch shaft that used to carry the belt. The Craftsman is cast steel and the Pro-Cut was mounted by drilling and tapping this base. The 1 1/2 hp DC motor along with the control was mounted on the Craftsman base as well so everything moves in unison. The blue paint job was the result of left over cans from a previous project.
We just finished this project and have only had a short time to test it out. I sharpened all the W2 kitchen knives in the house and believe the effort was well worth while.
Happy grinding, Fred
[video]https://youtu.be/FCfVLwJCd-I[/video]
I've had both of these grinders pictured in the video since I started making knives. The Pro-Cut VS was purchased in 98, the Craftsman 6 x 48 is a left over from my days as a cabinet maker.
The Craftsman base was stabilized with the addition of a support for the 5/8 inch shaft that used to carry the belt. The Craftsman is cast steel and the Pro-Cut was mounted by drilling and tapping this base. The 1 1/2 hp DC motor along with the control was mounted on the Craftsman base as well so everything moves in unison. The blue paint job was the result of left over cans from a previous project.
We just finished this project and have only had a short time to test it out. I sharpened all the W2 kitchen knives in the house and believe the effort was well worth while.
Happy grinding, Fred
[video]https://youtu.be/FCfVLwJCd-I[/video]
