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Hey guys! I found a neighbor who forges knives. He has a g1015 knife grinder. I'm trying to determine if it's something I could buy and use to grind razors? I've looked at a lot of models for sale and plans, but everything is very expensive. There's got to be options that work that aren't well over $1,000, right?
Grizzly can be good goods. You are looking at a 2"wide belt. it would work and some attachments can be made or bought.Quote:
Originally Posted by prodigy
http://straightrazorpalace.com/forge...e-grinder.html
~Richard
Changed one to two. Didn't catch it when i redid the info...sorry.
Yea i read through glens post, but wasnt sure how it would stack up against other options. Its not a 1", its a 2" x 72". At just under $600 it seems like it would be the best cost effective option, based on the others ive seen that are well over $1000. I dont mind using an 8" wheel because ill be making larger blades with hollows leaning towards wedges.Quote:
Originally Posted by Geezer
Come on Prodigy, you wouldn't hesitate to spend that on a great razor would you? Go for it! Tc
Haha, that is why there's an issue. I have been fortunate enough to get some very fine jnats, 4 iwasakis, a bruno wootz razor all in the last few months. I'm all tapped out until I sell something off :(Quote:
Originally Posted by tcrideshd
If you want to grind, it would be a good vestment
Here is what I know :p
I did a ton of research and the one thing I noted is that not one Grinder recommends them as a goto grinder -BUT- quite a few said the same thing
"I still have my Grizzly that I started with, I use it for Metal Hogging, still works great, but my "$$$$$ Grinder is my baby"
That told me that they were used by quite a few people to get into the hobby, and were set to the side still working fine, when it was upgrade time..
I gathered that dependability was not an issue :)
I only use mine for Razor Regrinds at this point in time, it does exactly what I need it to do..
It also makes short fast work of Sharpening tools, mower blades and knives :rofl2:
Thanks for that glen, I was hoping you would comment. So I guess it's not a bad idea for initial tinkering. I know the wheel on the belt side is 8". Can it be changed to a 6"? I could always just put a 6" on the left side too. I guess my main question is what would the next best option be?Quote:
Originally Posted by gssixgun
I don't know :)
They make a 8 inch and a 10 inch wheel
I have heard of / seen adaptions to do just about everything with these grinders, people have become very inventive with them on Youtube :)
Obviously there are much better units,, adjustments in sizes and speed are the hot button items
I bought mine to serve a purpose, it does that and more, if I ever decide to upgrade I guess I will be one of those guys saying I own a "$$$$ Grinder" it is the best thing since sliced bread,, but my ole'Grizzly still does the brute force work" LOL
My to/do project is to make this
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NKXN23h3DkI
I actually found a grill on the side of the highway 2 days after seeing that Vid :)
I have at least 6 mower blades set aside to try this little project or something like it in the next few months
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0iyB7Lw7-p4
WoooooooHoooooo
This was my first forging experience. Used a lawn mower blade as well.
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I have one, brought it to Charlie's. I use it a LOT when it comes to hogging material, but use my grinder that I can control the speed on for after HT. If you keep sharp belts on it and little pressure, I'm sure you could use it for razors. Only problem I see is that you don't have a small wheel on it, so quarter grind razors is all you could ever hope for. For knives, flat grinds are rather easy. I noticed the other day using it that I need to get some of the hard glass for the flat platen on it and my VFD grinder as they were getting pretty hot.
Yes, I saw that grinder getting quite a bit of use at Charlie's. Having the flat platen just sitting there all set up was very handy. As Scott said it was mostly being used for rough material removal, but was very handy for that.Quote:
Originally Posted by ScottGoodman
im going to side track my own thread a little bit because i dont want to start a new one. Im currently making my first razor, from 01 tool steel in .25" x 1". Its coming along pretty good, im just working on drawing out the tang some more and im going to widen the blade a little more. Im trying to piece together the main steps on what to do after i finish the forging process. any advice or tips on the process as i see it would be grateful.
1. finish all forging and normalize
2. rough grinding, leaving at least 1/16" of an edge to take the heat treat
3. soak at critical temp for at least 5-7 min then quench in oil, repeat one to two more times
4. temper 3 times at roughly 400 degrees for two hours at a time
5. finish grinding
Am i missing anything??
That shouls do it. Don't forget the pin hole and makers mark before heat treat.
Between 1 and 2 should come annealing.
Between 2 and 3 should come normalization again. 2 or 3 times before finally quenching.
Just to clarify. Normalizing is taking from hot and letting air cool. Annealing is going from hot to insulated cooling for 24 hours?
