This is the box I built around my buffer for added safety. The knifes are some I finished a week or so ago but haven't made sheaths for yet.
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Buffer Box and a new blades
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Those are some Great looking knives! You diffently have some lucky customers with those beauties!
Robert - Those are outstanding. I like the box, but my buffer is my lathe. I'll have to come up with some form of adaptation. Its a great idea that makes complete sense. What is the wood on that first knife? Its amazing!
Robert I really like the buffer box. I can clearly see why this would be a much safer area to work in. Great Idea!!! I also like that it keeps the compound from flying everywhere. Mine throws dust and threads everywhere.
Oh and the knives are top notch! I really like the buck eye burl and Ironwood knives. I have not made any knives with bolsters yet but its on my list. I have been collecting Axis horn that I want to start with.
Oh and the knives are top notch! I really like the buck eye burl and Ironwood knives. I have not made any knives with bolsters yet but its on my list. I have been collecting Axis horn that I want to start with.
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That is some of the desert iron wood I bought at the blade show.
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If you have a vacuum system you can hook it to the back the box to handle the dust problem. When you can, invest in a mini milling machine. It makes life a lot easier when making guards. Axis antler is usually very dense and makes good handle material. It's just not as textured as Sambar antler.
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They are some really classy knives Robert.. I love that figured ironwood!
I am getting a vacuum system from a friend which will make things a little easier. I have been using the shop vac on equipment in the garage. I built a workbench on wheels that my KMG is mounted on. I do all my grinding and handle shaping outside. I will start researching the mini milling machine. Thanks for the tip.
Scott
Beauties ! The ironwood is exquisite
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Yes, I should do a tutorial on guards. If computers weren't such a pain in the behind for me. The last piece of antler is sambar stag. If the color is not so good but the shape and texture is, I send them to Cullpepper handle material and have them oil dye them a amber color.
Super nice knives Robert. Yep, a milling machine makes a lot of things easier. The cover for the grinder is a good idea.