Why the Disc sander is so important for knifemaking

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the fast track to making great knives! watch how to use a disc to speed up the finishing process of knifemaking! Spend some time behind a good disc sander and you will definitely need one. The 2x72 is the king in my shop and the disc is my Queen! These are some of my tips and tricks for using a disc sander and maybe one of the pitfalls for using a disc.
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@Aleeknives 2 года назад

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@wittenhenderson875 2 года назад

Lol, I'm an amateur blackmith/bladesmith and this is the first video I've seen from this channel. Subbed both because you're funny and because you actually give technique explanations as you go.

@Aleeknives 2 года назад

Excellent!

@brackettknives4251 3 года назад

Excellent information Thank You

@Aleeknives 3 года назад

You are very welcome sir! Cheers

@RedBeardOps 3 года назад

I may need one of these...

@Aleeknives 3 года назад

It really is a game changer!

@Hazehellivo 3 года назад

Looks great. Can it be used to polish hollow grinds?

@Aleeknives 3 года назад

I doubt it, for a hollow grind I would try the same diameter wheel you did the initial gri d with and then use scotch Brite belts to finish

@Hazehellivo 3 года назад

@@Aleeknives Takes me 8 different belts to get an almost mirror finish and they arent easily available. Guess i'll use the sander for kitchen knives. Thanks for sharing.

@HouseMadeUS 3 года назад

Airin! I hear you brother! Let's collaborate on a design. 😁 Great video, learned a lot as always! 🤩

@Aleeknives 3 года назад

Thanks Brian!

@andrewneilson227 3 года назад

The feathering compound is a game-changer. I've been so frustrated with trying to remove discs with PSA backing. Great tip!

@Aleeknives 3 года назад

Total game changer

@rowpaul4545 4 месяца назад

Nice machine!! Started a sharpening business up here in Canada, was thinking of DIY like that, especially for salon shears freehand sharpening. You should smooth out the disc edge so it sounds better when your knife guide hits the edge.

@TyrellKnifeworks 3 года назад

Great video, Airin! I need one of these for sure! Next purchase! Btw, it was cool to see that side of your shop, we rarely see that angle in your videos. 👍

@Aleeknives 3 года назад

This will be the last video on the old equipment! Just got home from Colorado and headed to Luisianna in the morning! Be back in the shop in a week!

@TyrellKnifeworks 3 года назад

@@Aleeknives hopefully you’ll be home for awhile after that?

@sudo_nym 3 года назад

@@TyrellKnifeworks Agreed! Too much time away from the shop (although nothing beats being with family!!)

@HansKnives 3 года назад

Great video, Airin! ，I also won't discard those sandpapers.

@Aleeknives 3 года назад

I definitely use it all

@tbhUSuckOo Год назад

First knifemaker that ive come across that gives actual technical explanations of his movements. That invaluable as a beginner like me. Your videos have been a great help

@Aleeknives Год назад

Fantastic!

@edwardsantalizjr Год назад

Agree

@MrJohn714 3 года назад

Great work, I've been doing pretty much the same thing for the last 30 years, I also taper tangs on the disc. My disc has the 1 degree taper plus the edge has a 40degree bevel for getting into corners and such, the motor is also reversible simply by hitting a rocker switch.

@Aleeknives 3 года назад

Man I love it!

@joefergerson5243 3 года назад

Can't wait to build mine!!! Love shortcuts and jigs!!! The purpose for tools is make better knives. Imho

@Aleeknives 3 года назад

Totalled agree and also to make the process even more enjoyable!

@davidstahlin4077 3 года назад

A tip for everyone that wants a motor without spending a lot of money on it is to look for broken treadmills on Ebay some People give them away for free and the motors work most of the times. Mabe even the controler.

@3434dustin 11 месяцев назад

Those 3 knives are my absolute favorite YOU have made and quite frankly probably 3 of my favorite knives period. Love them 🤘🏼

@neilyakuza6595 Год назад

Back in the day I used to sand my knives to perfection, and to a mirror finish. I started to look at my knives, and said to myself "what is the difference between my knives, and a factory knife finish? There was no difference, hence had no character in my blades. So now I prefer to leave my forge hammer marks on my knives. To me this looks better, and you can really tell the knife was hand forged, and custom made. Enjoy watching your content.

@jeanladoire4141 Год назад

yeah, i'm kinda facing the same problem. I see all these wonderful talented knifemakers who make just insane heavenly blades, wich they virtually managed to erase their humanity from (no marks, no scratches, no mistakes). That is really impressive from a technical point of view, and i believe all blacksmiths should train until they can make their blades look like a factory finish. Just to learn how to make something really flawless. That being said everybody does that, factories do that, and even tho people are used to it (in our modern world, we're used to factory satin finish and perfect symmetry, wich wasn't a thing in the middle ages for exemple, where it wasnt shocking to see something not really symetrical, just beacause nothing really was and didn't need to). But some bladesmiths just grind out sheets of steel while i flatten ingots and then forge a knife just with a hammer, and i believe that's extra work that is completely lost with a pure flawless finish. So now i'm still a bit split. It's been a year since i've started making blades all day, with the aim of living of it, so i still have miles of practice to go, and that means i still dont know how to completely remove my "maker's mark" from my blades, there's always that tiny scratch here, an irregularity there... And i won't be satisfied of my craftmanship until i can remove all of these. But at the same time, i'm trying to develop my style and put forward my old school work, and that means leaving more soul to the blade, leaving the hammer marks that won't ever be similar to an other one ... But i'd say don't let "oh but it gives it a soul" be an excuse for mediocrity.

@6Sally5 2 месяца назад

Funny this came up. I am a beginning knifemaker. In fact, I made my first knife, a KaBar, for my USMC son-in-law recently. I have to admit, it came out better than I expected. He showed it to a friend, who is also a Marine, and he immediately ordered three. I told him I was new at this, and it’s really difficult for me to make a flawless knife. He said he WANTED knives that had some minor imperfections…it showed it was made by a human and not a machine. I am a perfectionist, and the thought of charging money for something not perfect, is kinda hard for me to swallow, but I understand what he’s saying. You’re right…it shouldn’t be a pass to allow mediocrity.

@simondoug 3 года назад

Very timely vid. I am in the middle of building a disc grinder for this very purpose. Bought a flat disc and now need to get a beveled one after you explained why. Awesome tips and keep them coming.

@Aleeknives 3 года назад

Will do! Thank you

@thomasrebbeck6877 3 года назад

I use a flat disk on my disc grinder on anything up to 15 inch blades just go below the center line

@Anderson-HandForged 3 года назад

sure arin im blaming you to my wife when i tell her i had to spend more money on knife making tools or should i say toys LoL WINK,WINK GREAT VIDEO AS USUALL BUDDY iplan to invest in one soon i just invested in a surface grinding attachment and a new ribbon burner forge from bonifab customs but soon if im not in divorce court 1st Mark

@Aleeknives 3 года назад

Love it! I like Bonifabs ribbon burner set ul

@guitarzarfun 3 года назад

I got the same disc and pretty much same setup. I love it. One thing i did that helped was to buy a foot pedal to turn it on so i can use both my hands on the blade. Lay it on there flat and hit the pedal.

@boz3066 2 года назад

Excellent video! I have the same grinder, mine's 8" Dia. but isn't faced to 1 degree. I'm a machinist so that's my project for the weekend!! I know that 1 degree face will be a game changer for me and the projects I do on it. I thought I should mention that I use Elmers spray on adhesive, its in an orange & blue spray bomb ( sorry I don't have the product code handy), it works good so far. Thanks a lot!!

@Aleeknives 2 года назад

Thank you! I will give that a try! Cheers

@Fireatank 3 года назад

I glue a 1/16 thick cork backing onto my flat disc sander. That stops the vibration of the metal disc transfering through the paper to blade. Then put the tac glue on it, just like you demonstrated, on the cork, to allow for changing grit sizes comfortably. I find that since my dics is a flat 8", I can use 8.5x11 inch standard paper. I do have to watch out to avoid "bucking" the blade. Really Like your variable speed setup. I have a reversing switch on my 1 horsepower motor. Have to be very careful of the direction of rotation. Still, it kills any uneven grinding, high or low spots quick and easy. A shout out to Terry Mah, Calgary, Alberta, Canada, the guy who taught me knifemaking ... a real master at mirror finishing. Hint ... Auto body supply shops have sanding paper in really high grit counts. Cheers. Nice video. 😜😎😉👍👌

@QLAUZSIBEL 2 года назад

I hope you wear a mask and protect your lungs from all the metal dust when not recording.

@Aleeknives 2 года назад

Of course my friend! Ppe

@Enigma-Sapiens 3 года назад

Ahh, that's what that round thing is for on my 6x48 belt sander... Lol! Great video, techniques, and advice, thank you!

@Aleeknives 3 года назад

Your welcome!

@nateand3 3 года назад

I want one of these disk sanders bad. The bevel on it is genius. And those 3 knives you show at the end are gorgeous, brother. Great video

@Aleeknives 3 года назад

Thank you sir!

@118blades4 3 года назад

If you go to my website www.118blades.co.uk you can see the B.A.VanDer SanDer Richard Beck has designed. Multifunctional and awesome machine. For sale in the USA and the uk/Europe 😉

@therealjamespickering 3 года назад

It's refreshing to see that I'm not the only one who can't work without cutting myself. Thanks for the really helpful video.

@Aleeknives 3 года назад

No joke right!

@benterbieten9540 2 года назад

I may have missed it, but what grit are you using on your disc grinder?

@Aleeknives 2 года назад

120, 220, 500

@bradleyholcombe6114 3 года назад

I could have used this video about 12 years ago. I was building a huge 4 foot disk sander and had no idea what I was doing. Got all the stuff and ended up giving it all back because my parents didnt care about my happiness in highschool.

@NjordArtisan 3 года назад

Yep, now i want one 😄 Great video, Airin!

@Aleeknives 3 года назад

So easy to set up!

@BecksArmory 3 года назад

Love the video. If you're looking to upgrade your disc sander to the next level check out the B.A. Vander Sander. I know designer and can prolly get you a good deal. ;)

@Aleeknives 3 года назад

I will do that, thank you!

@BecksArmory 3 года назад

@@Aleeknives becksarmory.com/product/b-a-vander-sander/

@danwerkman 3 года назад

Hey.... Awesome video....great tips as per usual.... Really like the tip about 1 degree bevel on the plate, really cool... Please keep posting.... awesome work, nevermind the trolls....

@Aleeknives 3 года назад

Love it Dan! Thank you sir! Cheers

@davidelliott6143 3 месяца назад

Here I've been looking at knife making from only the blacksmithing angle. It's great to see finishing addressed step by more steps I'd even considered. Could you clarify from an older comment, when pressing the blade against the rotating disk, is the disk rotating such that the abrasive surface is moving toward the cutting edge or away from it? It's hard to tell direction of rotation from the video. I look forward to watching more. Thanks for your generosity, not only with your know how, but the work you put into sharing it.

@jonahhuff184 3 года назад

I really like how thin those blades are. People forget that the primary use of a knife is to cut things, and it sucks to cut things with a thick chunk of metal.

@Aleeknives 3 года назад

I totally agree! Thin is fast and slicy😉

@KoJaksKranium 2 месяца назад

Great attitude and video, also very informative. A 1⁰ disc is invaluable to know about. Thanks. KK

@shaineriches4369 Год назад

Im not to sure weather or not you know this but you could get ten times more life out of your sanding discs buy using a belt an disc sander adrasive block cleaner just rub it along the belts and it brings them back looking like new 🙂

@Aleeknives Год назад

Yes sir I have one but it doesn't restore the sharpness to the grit, it just cleans out the swarf

@nickminderman7380 3 года назад

Perfect video bro. Love it. I have a Black Fox 1 2x72 and the owner is making a disc sander attachment as we speak. I will own it.

@Aleeknives 3 года назад

Sweet!

@jasonwilliam2125 3 года назад

"see this mistake?, well it is not a mistake it just needs fixed" That was the comment that got me to sub. Great video and i look forward to looking at the rest of this channel. Highly recommended.

@Aleeknives 3 года назад

Thank you Jason! I'm glad to have you on the Channel with us. We are a lively bunch so if you have questions or comments please feel free to throw him out there. Cheers

@gurvinderkau1e5w18 3 года назад

That's why u call ur disc sander "Queen".Really it gives wonderful results in no time.Great video.👍👍🔥🔥🔥

@Aleeknives 3 года назад

I love it!

@MasaruNatsu Год назад

Where did you get the disc for the grinder? The one degree disc? Can you share?? Thank you

@Aleeknives Год назад

I bought mine from beaumont metal works

@MasaruNatsu Год назад

@@Aleeknives thank you

@jimpartridge9634 5 месяцев назад

Man makes knives (loads of knives), but uses crappy steak knife for actual cutting job 😂

@willyfoufou752 Год назад

Ho there from france ! I'm.going to make my own discsander, but i wanted to know wich motor i need to take, the power and rpm... Can you tell me this? Thx for your videos !

@miket5620 3 года назад

Spraying it with windex will help unclog the grit and give your paper a little more life.

@Aleeknives 3 года назад

Nice tip!

@tommydean9414 3 года назад

You are the MAN I have been trying to figure this out for a year!!!!! Thank you so much love you’re videos !!!

@Aleeknives 3 года назад

You are welcome! Cheers

@MrBrokenwrenches 3 года назад

I’ve seen other makers use these but they didn’t really sell it the way you did. I need to get one now. Thanks for another great video. Also fuck the haters.

@Aleeknives 3 года назад

Agreed! Thanks for checking it out. Nick wheeler uses a disc in the same way, if he does it how could you argue right

@dom_raphaelo 3 года назад

Congratulations for the video!!! Today I adapted a 6" wood disc to my 5" disc sander and used hookit sand pads. They are softer and as I can´t control the speed for me it´s perfect! The result is excellent, it takes away all risks and scrathes. And I'm going to test Trizact 1500, 3000, 5000 grit pads for polishing!!!

@Aleeknives 3 года назад

Fantastic!

@stressmasterbk4294 3 года назад

I found from doing this myself that if you don't press so hard the paper lasts way longer for a addition 3min of time. Also Red Label abrasives will make you those discs to any size in any grit. They will also last a lot longer. I use mine upto a equivalent 600 grit on a compound abrasive(also known as trizac) and that lasts near forever.

@Aleeknives 3 года назад

Interesting!

@gothamantiquities2595 Год назад

Hey friend, did you ever try and sharpen a blade on that wheel? If so, was it good also? Best regards from New York!

@118blades4 3 года назад

Awesome explanation of the usage of a disc sander. A lot of knife makers will benefit from the machine.

@Aleeknives 3 года назад

I think so!

@jamesspry3294 Месяц назад

First time I've seen anyone go into the details of the disc sander. And now i need one...

@zootycoon2462 2 года назад

Awesome info. I bought a Rikon 1x42 sander with an 8 inch disc sander and use the disc for sanding handles after I split each of them to put side liners and turquoise inlays in the middle of them. The wood and all the liner materials fit so nice now. The feather compound and buying sheets of sandpaper for the disc is a great tip too. thanks so much!

@thomasrebbeck6877 3 года назад

84 engineering the maker of the Steele grinder have a work rest attachment

@Aleeknives 3 года назад

That would be super handy

@ericmoore2236 3 года назад

Verrry interesting 🤭 great work Sir 👍 thanks for your inspiration.

@Aleeknives 3 года назад

You are welcome! Cheers

@lwjw3184 10 месяцев назад

Get you some big magnets to place on top of your work bench to catch 90% of the metal dust.

@polishmachine8303 3 года назад

very amazing knife sharpening process👍

@monolithknives931 2 года назад

Aarron, this is a great video, however you failed to point out that the 1 Degree disc is actually a cone and so trying to flatten a blade will actually leave a very small hollow grind, the bigger the blade the more perceptible it becomes. I make almost only kitchen knives and it really shows up. My new approach was to buy a 12" woodworking disc sander and install a VFD. I have no experience with the feathering compound but it is something I look forward to trying out on my Beaumont 9". Thanks for the video!

@Aleeknives 2 года назад

Interesting! I have ground up to 3 inch wide stock and never noticed any hollow from the 1 degree

@caozman 3 года назад

Airin, don't worry about Rhodes Killer. After looking at his comments it's clear he's nothing but a pathetic internet troll. Probably hammers the keys in mommy's basement.

@Aleeknives 3 года назад

🤣😂😅

@robertgolden1080 2 года назад

Awesome video. Can’t wait for your next project.

@johnfitzgerald4628 3 года назад

excellent video - thank you for sharing

@Aleeknives 3 года назад

You are welcome!

@williamemerson1799 3 года назад

Sweet! Couple questions. Who sells the vfd's like that and will they work on other types of motors? Thanks

@Aleeknives 3 года назад

I bought mine off ebay but hundreds of sellers sell many different types of vfd units and yes they will work on different brand 3 phase motors.

@williamemerson1799 3 года назад

@@Aleeknives Thanks. Found'em on ebay. Good news is they're relatively inexpensive, bad news is seem to be all sold out. They do have alternative suggestions though. Thanks again.

@blakeallred7743 2 года назад

Do you know if someone makes a 6" plate with a 1 degree bevel?? I've been searching. I already own a 6" disc sander.

@Aleeknives 2 года назад

no idea

@armandobuciobermudez8184 2 года назад

How about I hope you have a good day? I am Armando from Mexico. I am interested in acquiring one of your knives, how can I do it?

@Aleeknives 2 года назад

I am honored Armando! However, I don't have any for sale my friend. This is a hobby and I am cemetery overwhelmed with my actual job these days. Cheers

@alexanderguesthistorical7842 3 года назад

Instead of using the left hand side of the disc that's rotating clockwise (which is the WRONG side) why don't you just either get another disc sander, which runs the other way (counterclockwise) and put it next to that one. Or get a polarity switch on that disc sander, to switch the direction of rotation? That way, the "pull" on the disc when you apply the steel will always be in the downwards direction, which is much easier, and SAFER.

@Aleeknives 3 года назад

The vfd has reverse automatically built in, this disk is running in both directions. Her statement is 100% correct if anybody were to try to run this disk in One Direction and use both sides it would be incorrect

@adhamatta 10 месяцев назад

How do you keep the steel dust from blowing up your vfds?

@jakuuys5238 3 года назад

Learned one new thing today. Thanks for the effort

@Aleeknives 3 года назад

What did you learn?

@jakuuys5238 3 года назад

@@Aleeknives I've never even though of using it like that and that's a awesome way to get rid of the valleys and peaks. Definitely giving this a go

@K3Flyguy 2 года назад

I do all my beveling on a huge bevel guide that uses 2x72 belts. I am ready to move into a electric disc or conventional 2x72 grinder. Does either machine have the capabilities to be a stand alone go to machine without the other! Thank you for your time in making these videos, in my opinion you are the best video maker in the business. Thank you again!

@Aleeknives 2 года назад

2x72 is the king!

@Vardegas 10 месяцев назад

I have to ask.. what do you use to whiten your teeth? seriously.

@andacbicak 8 месяцев назад

Hello sir. What adhesive do you use to attach the sandpaper onto the disc?

@tek9102 5 месяцев назад

Did you build your disc sander? Do you have a video on it?

@rroberts8501 3 года назад

Been waiting on this vid, thanks! Like xthemadplumberx, I am curious on how this might work on lower grind lines. I think the best part of the vids was actually seeing that you come off the 2x72 with 'errors' or rough spots. I chase these with every knife I make and will think I'm good for hand sanding (which I find no therapeutic value in...it sucks) and after a short time, I move back to the 2x72 to further clean. This process takes me forever or until I say 'good enough' and FeCl bath it and stone wash. I'm hoping this will eliminate some of this. I also like the explanation of WHY you may have gotten one of the errors on the 2x72. It's those type explanations that makes folks like me see what they might be doing wrong. How important is variable speed with this? I've not looked yet at pricing, but I imagine adding a VFD would significantly up the investment on this tool. Thanks, as always! ....and great to see the dramatic increase in subs! Congrats!

@Aleeknives 3 года назад

I think the variable speed is a must. The 3 phase motor is $181.00 and cheap vfd's can be had for under $100 but I like the tech fm50 and it runs about $200

@backwudzman 3 года назад

@@Aleeknivesdo you have a good source for a 3 phase motor

@Aleeknives 3 года назад

Check out Brian house over at House/work

@alphaomegasurvivalsupply6548 3 года назад

How do you like that AMK horizontal grinder? I just got an AMK-77 2X72 and I like it so far.

@Aleeknives 3 года назад

Good grinder but I could use a couple more small wheels and the guy doesn't respond well on ebay

@Rapunzelfunzel 8 месяцев назад

The 1 degree disc is a great idea! Where do you buy this disc?

@charlesknatcal6214 3 года назад

Thank you for your videos! I was looking to see a link to purchase a 1 degree sanding disk but was unable to find the company name? I hope the trolls don’t discourage you I personally love different ideas!

@Aleeknives 3 года назад

Hey thanks for watching Charles! No I don't let any of these guys get me down. After all, I am posting things to the internet you kind of have to expect that. I bought my one degree bevel disc from Beaumont Metal Works it was right around $100. Hope this helps cheers buddy

@jacoklopper4772 3 года назад

Nice! Definitely going to do this!!!

@Aleeknives 3 года назад

💥 💥 💥

@fxnepilogue 3 года назад

I bought a harbor freight one for like $140 a few years back and the shroud is right in the frickin’ way of the edge. I’m trying to figure out a way to modify it, since I paid so much for it I’d hate to buy another. If anyone has ideas I’m all ears 😂

@Aleeknives 3 года назад

Are you talking about the 10inch disc with the cast iron guard?

@n00baTr00pa 3 года назад

Another advantage is when you're moving the knife on the disk, the grit is moving in slightly different directions relative to the knife, which helps it cut faster.

@Aleeknives 3 года назад

Yes it does!

@mrsensable Год назад

Great video

@Aleeknives Год назад

Thank you

@christopherconkright1317 2 года назад

Is there a link to the sander? I wanted to just make my own disc sander but hard to find the plate anywhere

@Aleeknives 2 года назад

I bought the disc from Beaumont metal works

@ChristopherSalisburySalz 2 года назад

What about grinding a knife from start to finish on the disc sander? If it easier to grind flat then why not?

@Aleeknives 2 года назад

That would take forever! It would also use a considerable amount more paper. The disc blows through paper fast

@MySickstring 3 года назад

Hey, new sub here. Gotta say, I like the channel. Great info and easy to watch. Thanks for what you do, man.

@Aleeknives 3 года назад

That is awesome! I am glad to have you here on the channel! Speak up if you ever have questions! Cheers

@wadesaunders583 Год назад

Dude you're probably a busy guy but can you post the contact info for where u grabbed the well? I'm assuming it keys onto the shaft? Thanks

@Aleeknives Год назад

This was a beaumont metal works beveled disc

@philochristos 2 года назад

I'm going to have to try this. I hear tell it's an easy to way to get your plunge lines even, too.

@Aleeknives 2 года назад

Yes sir!

@sharpsbox9950 Год назад

First off id like to thank you for the videos. Ive been making knives for a year now and your channel has helped me beyond words. So, my question is. Does this technique only work with full flat grinds?

@Aleeknives Год назад

Yes

@adammazur752 3 года назад

Absolutely brilliant!!! Just got my disk delivered on Friday and it works beautifully.

@Aleeknives 3 года назад

Fantastic!

@waynecurie71 3 года назад

Wow ill be hitting up my disc sander combo and trying this technique out, thanks man great tutorial

@Aleeknives 3 года назад

Thank you!

@OrrCustoms 3 года назад

I take my disk sander all the way to 600 grit and then do some straight pulls w/ 400 grit and I am done.

@Aleeknives 3 года назад

Love it

@benfernance4936 3 года назад

Mate if I could add a 1000 likes I would that is a great idea👍👍👍

@Aleeknives 3 года назад

Thank you Ben! I appreciate that! I used the disc to help sand out a sword last night, what a life saver!

@garrettjoest5921 3 года назад

I would kill for a list of materials to build my own. Do you have to program?

@Aleeknives 3 года назад

This is an incredibly simple build! All you need is a three phase motor a vfd and the disc

@Glenfilthie1 3 года назад

Another fine episode Aaron. How much did the disc sander cost to build?

@Aleeknives 3 года назад

It cost me $300 but I bought the motor used on ebey

@rich2760 3 года назад

Airin do you have a how-to video for those knife handle hex bolts

@Aleeknives 3 года назад

Not yet Rich!

@TheDogWalksTheDog 3 года назад

Cool vid ! Just got a disc sander what grit ?

@Aleeknives 2 года назад

I like to run up through 220 before moving to hand sanding but you could go further

@Twinhemlocks 3 года назад

do you use this beveled disk for flattening scales before glue up?

@Aleeknives 3 года назад

You could bit a flat disc would be better

@randywallis-vd2ez Год назад

I have a question, you said the wheel has a 1 degree bevel does that mean it’s concave?

@Aleeknives Год назад

Convex

@sojinstunts 2 года назад

great channel , great content and informative, thank you

@Aleeknives 2 года назад

You are welcome!

@jasongrimm4789 8 месяцев назад

Why hand sand instead of using surface conditioning belts?

@Aleeknives 8 месяцев назад

You loose a lot of definitions with conditioning belts

@GlennInLaguna Год назад

11:22 ouch. Careful 😮

@jojoemcgeejoe457 3 года назад

If you had a wheel that was a little bit thicker and "flat" along the edge, could you put a thin strip of sandpaper around the outside perimeter and then work angles and such for finish "hand-sanding"?

@Aleeknives 3 года назад

I think you could!

@jojoemcgeejoe457 3 года назад

@@Aleeknives Would it work to replace/swap out the metal turn plate with a wooden one with the outer rim of that wooden spin plate shaped to fit your grinding profile needs? Way easier to quickly make a wooden spin disk than a metal one. And a wooden disc would be less likely to dmg the blade if a slip or such happened.

@jojoemcgeejoe457 3 года назад

@@Aleeknives Next stupid idea from the peanut gallery... Would it be worth trying to make "grinding swages" for the disk grinder edge? I'm thinking clamshell so they can be fitted to the outside of the wheel. Thumbscrews to secure them together around the disk. Have different swages available. One for grinding fullers. One for grinding side bevels, or s-curve bevels, or edge bevels, etc. And one to fit your standard knife design size that can do fullers, side bevels, and edge bevels all at once. The swages, for visualization purposes, would be around the edge perpendicular to the disk face. Turn the edge into a larger work surface with a variety of quick-change out swages for different jobs. The only thing bothering me in this, besides the high probability that the entire concept is stupid, is the seam in the sandpaper when put around the "grinding swage".

@wadesaunders583 Год назад

Well...I'm concinced

@johncannon3593 Год назад

Do you ever run into issues due to the disc spinning faster toward the outer edge than near the center? I would think if you didn't deliberately do anything to compensate, you would remove more material the closer you get to the ricasso since the abrasive is moving faster.

@sudo_nym 3 года назад

The disc sander is so quiet, you can even hear the songs of the birds over it. Are you back from vacation yet?

@Aleeknives 3 года назад

Nope😉

@sudo_nym 3 года назад

@@Aleeknives Enjoy!!!

@PDQknives 2 года назад

Thanks for the video. I really hate hand sanding, I spend a lot of hours doing it. A few years ago I develop tendonitis on my right elbow because of that... At what RPMs do you use it?

@jacknissen6040 Год назад

Good job, and thank you. Exactly what I wanted to see today. Also thought: How cool it would be to see videos of how to use your machines and tools in specific situations to make life easier. Clearly this is one such job. the other being flattening the ricasso area and getting a stick tang straight. 👌🏻