I actually had someone ask me to make them a skinner recently. Only problem is I had no idea what actually made something a “skinner”. I might actually make something similar to this. Thanks for the video. Excellent as always.
I made my first few blades on a Black and Decker PowerFile. I used it two ways, with the blade clamped in the vice or screwed to my bench top, and with the PowerFile clamped in the vice moving the blade over it. I have recently upgraded to a Vevor 2x82 grinder, and modified it to take 2x72 belts, as well as putting the variable speed module into a ‘clip and seal’ type food container, and then put the controller panel onto the lid, sealed with hot glue. It works an absolute treat. Thanks Walter for your review of the Vevor, and your ‘distance education programme’. Cheers from Tassie.
Nice video as always, Walter. Since you're advertising this as an easy beginner-type project, it would be nice to also see you showing how to do it as a beginner, without using all the tools they wouldn't have. Extra video opportunity!
Walter, I enjoy your videos. You are putting out some great information and instructions. You have a fantastic, fully equipped shop with all of the tools that anyone could imagine. The only problem is that so many of your viewers, like myself, are simple "toolshed craftsmen" with garage-sale tools and a homemade forge. Could you sometimes show us how to make a few blades the old-fashioned way ? I liked your magnetic tool holder and might attempt to make one. One other question, please. Why use epoxy when attaching the scales? If they would become damaged or broken, wouldn't it be more difficult to remove them for repair? Thank you.
They are high temperature to normal folks. They aren't designed to withstand hardening temperatures. Better to use a product designed for it, or make your own out of satanite clay.
