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Pimp my grinder!
Here's an idea:
You tool guys will LOVE this! We have a contest. Participants build a serious and inovative custom 1" x 30" grinder with all the bells and whistles we expect on premium grinders (which just don't come in that size). We appoint a panel of willing expert judges (names like Bob Warner, Matt Walker and Rob Frink come to mind to list a only a few), and the winner gets accolades and prestige to 'wow' there collegues with! ...and maybe a "My grinder can beat up your grinder" T-shirt or something. Thoughts? __________________ Andy Garrett https://www.facebook.com/GarrettKnives?ref=hl Charter Member - Kansas Custom Knifemaker's Association www.kansasknives.org "Drawing your knife from its sheath and using it in the presence of others should be an event complete with oos, ahhs, and questions." |
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Does it have to be limited to 1x30's? I am almost finished with my 8-inch reversible disk grinder (hey--this is my way of stepping up from a 10 inch bastard file!!!). My last touch will be to install foward deflectors. . . Scotty!!! I need more power!!!!
I love the idea, though! |
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I'm not sure If I could build one, but I would love to see a 1x30 with a plateen like a KMG.
__________________ Jayson H Bucy "Live so that your friends can defend you but never have to" - Arnold H. Glascow |
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I LOVE TO BUILD TOOLS
Sounds like a blast , I dont know what I would use a 1 X 30 for , but what the hell. Its gona be a bit pricey to do it right , I wonder how many people would join. I'll keep watchin this post. Dwane |
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Oh, it's just an idea right now. ...just thinkin' out loud, ya' know?
If such a project were to gain traction, it would be expensive to participate to be sure! Part of the charm would be finding legitimate and complete knifemaking application for the often useless 1 x 30. Let's call it an act of 'ludicrousness' (I'll bet I murdered that spelling). To do something just to do it, and create an object which may just be useful... I can imagine a folder maker or a guy who does smaller blades finding incredible utility in a premium 1 x 30. Guys with exceptionaly limited space may find it useful too! A scaled down version of the Bader, Coote or KMG would be a great place to start! After all, we have mini-lathes, right? Let's just kick it around for a while and see what happens. __________________ Andy Garrett https://www.facebook.com/GarrettKnives?ref=hl Charter Member - Kansas Custom Knifemaker's Association www.kansasknives.org "Drawing your knife from its sheath and using it in the presence of others should be an event complete with oos, ahhs, and questions." |
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Depending on when this happens, I may be able to swing some time to participate. What about 1x42 though? I can get more useful belts in 1x42 and have been thinking about making/buying one anyways.
-d |
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After a review of my supply catalogs, I concur. A 1 x 42 would be an option as well.
For the record, I've already drawn plans for a 1 x 30. Now I'll modify them to accomodate a 1 x 42 as well. I see myself making one one these regardless of whether or not this project becomes a reality. __________________ Andy Garrett https://www.facebook.com/GarrettKnives?ref=hl Charter Member - Kansas Custom Knifemaker's Association www.kansasknives.org "Drawing your knife from its sheath and using it in the presence of others should be an event complete with oos, ahhs, and questions." |
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Quote:
I'll start brainstorming some plans in my "free time" heh... -d |
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I'll judge, it sounds like fun.
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1 X 30
Shure would love to see the plans for the small grinder, sounds like something that i could use.
J Fisher |
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good idea.
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I think the 1x42 would be a better belt choice for the grinder. It seems more popular in the tool catalogs.
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Grinder
Anyone ever do anything with this, just checked back for the first time in a while. Love to see some pics if anyone put one of these small beauties together.
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dang, i feel poor now. i use a 1x30 grinder
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Charity auction
Andrew... Just a thought. Maybe for the winner you could auction it off for a charitable cause or raffle it off with a minimum amount sold? I think some of us newbies would be interested in that.
Bernie __________________ Bernie Doone |
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