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So it finally got here by freight on Friday! Paragon KM-14D. Got it through a Pottery supply place and it ended up being much cheaper than any online advertised price (if anyone is in the market, email me and I'll point you to them). It was lighter than I expected after taking it out of the packing and all. I've just set it up in a temporary spot (on my G11 topped finishing bench) for now to do some annealing until I have my oil set-up and have a more specific spot for my kiln. Enjoy the pics!
Nice kilm... so in the pictures can we assume you are taking in sewing as well?
Woot! One step closer. I can't wait to see what you're gonna make with that.
Hi Alex,
How much for the sewing machine?:hmmm:
Well you could assume that, but you'd be wrong. It's my lady's. Nice try though.Quote:
Originally Posted by syslight
Congrats Alex...can't wait to see what you'll pull out of your hat next.:D
Best of luck on your new endeavor Alex. I have a feeling you'll be right up there with Williams, Livi, and Chandler before too long. :tu
:eek: I also want one :cry:
I´m very curious what we will see from you in the future :tu
I was thinking of making one, I have seen lots of homemade ones on blacksmith and knife forums. Some of the free lathe parts that I acquired was from a blacksmith and he had just finished making one....I wanted to be his new best friend. I found that the materials to make one are fairly inexpensive. But I must say Alex I am envious.
just wait till you go " maybe a longer one would be cool to have so i can make big knives"
im well on my way to tring to get the $ to get a 4x4x36-40 inch kiln
Congrats - that looks like a real sweet setup! I'm really looking forward to seeing your progress - are you going to document your attempts and lessons learned (for the rest of us even vaguely comtemplating taking up this endeavour?).
Mark
Definitely a PM coming your way for info. Those suckas are big bucks on Texas Knifemakers site that's for sure. There is a really good tutorial on British Blades on how to make your own, but I think you've got the right idea, Alex.
YOU bought a Bader, I made my own grinder. Problem is, you're cranking out work and I still have to fine tune/resolve issues with my contact wheels hopping more than I'd like.
YOU bought a kiln and you're on your way to heat treating. I'm still lured by the DIY siren song of building my own which is great to dream about, but dreaming doesn't make razors.
So, hat's off to you, my friend. There's a time for DIY and there's a time to BUY stuff so you can start making stuff!!
Chris L
Thats really nice! Good choice.
man, my grandma had a kiln, about waist high, maybe six feet in circumference for her pottery. When she was ill my Mom and Dad ended up giving it away to a senior center.