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- Feb 10, 2014
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Hey guys. I haven't posted in this for a while. I've recently made the decision to switch majors to CNC operation. Between figuring that out and all the tests and papers that come at the end of a semester I've been pretty busy. I've been sanding my second knife to practice while I waited to get the vice back from my friend. I am glad I did because just clamping it to the table I noticed uneven sanding. One part of my edge is starting to become sharp and the edge towards the tip is still as thick as it was. I've got the vice now and I've clamped a hunk of walnut that's been planed into it. The knife is clamped on with a small c clamp. It has become a stress reliever between tests. I set up the vice, put on some river monsters, and bear down on my knife.
The backing has also sped up the process like crazy. Before it was taking way to much paper to get the grind marks out, and on the second knife there still are grinder marks.
On my first knife the only grinder marks I'm having trouble getting to are in the plunge line. I've given up trying to keep the plunge lines clean and crisp at this point because I wasn't careful enough when beginning to sand. When I figure out how to get all the grinder marks out of the plunge lines I will be done with 80 grit and move to either 120 or 220. Idk if I want to step up to 220 or just jump in. Eventually I'll take it up to 400 for a nice satin finish.
The semester will be done in a few weeks and I will have more time to work on the knives so hopefully I will be posting more soon. I also need to get a job, but even with a job I should have more time to work and post. Thanks again for all the help guys!
The backing has also sped up the process like crazy. Before it was taking way to much paper to get the grind marks out, and on the second knife there still are grinder marks.
On my first knife the only grinder marks I'm having trouble getting to are in the plunge line. I've given up trying to keep the plunge lines clean and crisp at this point because I wasn't careful enough when beginning to sand. When I figure out how to get all the grinder marks out of the plunge lines I will be done with 80 grit and move to either 120 or 220. Idk if I want to step up to 220 or just jump in. Eventually I'll take it up to 400 for a nice satin finish.
The semester will be done in a few weeks and I will have more time to work on the knives so hopefully I will be posting more soon. I also need to get a job, but even with a job I should have more time to work and post. Thanks again for all the help guys!
