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Old 05-29-2013, 01:37 PM
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I saw the light...

OK...I'll never be a free hand grinder. I've been trying to grind a blade free-hand for the longest time. I've tried edge down/edge up, looking up, down, behind the wheel. So I had almost decided to chuck making knives...

And then, AND THEN, along came the Bubble Jig from Fred Rowe. I tried it and didn't have a lot of success...at first. So, I talked to Fred (who is one of the most helpful and patient man on this earth) and after what seemed to me to be 5min.---I SAW THE LIGHT. I actually ground a straight bevel. Plunges, no problem now. Distal taper, tapered tangs are just a couple of things that are easy, well, a LOT easier. All of the things I have been getting frustrated with are now just part of the learning curve of using the Bubble Jig.

And now for the other part...practice, practice, practice. ...Teddy

BTW- I am not affiliated with Fred's Bubble Jig company, just a VERY, VERY happy customer.

PS Knifemaking is FUN again.

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Old 05-29-2013, 02:24 PM
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I'm glad something is working for you. Now for the practice, practice, practice part...and while you're doing that remember to try it again without the jig every now and then. Once you see and understand what it is you're supposed to be doing it won't be long before you no longer need the jig to do it .....


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Old 05-29-2013, 06:08 PM
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So......you're getting jiggy with it??

Sorry, couldn't resist.
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Old 05-29-2013, 07:40 PM
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I too am glad that you found what helps, but as Ray said try it without as well, one of my favorite quotes that can be applied to anything "use it as a tool not a crutch". Because there is nothing like being able to feel the steel and feel what its feeling... OK a little "zenish" but whatever.
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