Post by SEDstar on May 10, 2019 4:04:58 GMT -5
doc? you are getting good results... I *would* ask yogurt? but, he will probably ist 6 different kids of belts, and 17 different grits of each, used in a specific sequence, with quadratic equations to determine the optimum series of grits and types of belts to use with the specific age of the steelmaker that hand crafted the steel blank, lol...
list of grits you go thru on belting? then list of grits for sandpaper you are using? if i get a ride to the man store, i want to know what grits i need before i go...
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this is very natural and organic. I anticipated a lot more "trouble" getting started which was why i put this off till now. I had the other hedge clipper blade, so i whacked it off with the angle grinder and started immediately playing with it since i have some idea whats going on now. I immediately went for a 4" blade instead of a 5 to 5.5" blde, because i have a 4" belt sander, duh. Containing the blade on the belt makes life easier on me, and i am old enough to know that a smaller knife is better than a bigger one.
the other hedge clipper blade? didnt have the "teeth" on it, a smll mercy so it made a batter looking blade from the get go. I knew a little better to watch that i kept the "line" where the edge meets the thick stock more even and straight, for a better result. I am more comfortable working close to the whizzing belt, so, i am starting to use my fingers to press the blade "floating" on the belt, applying gentle pressure up nd or down the blade as i see where needs to come down next. I am getting more comfortable with tilt and angle, so i can graduallt lengthen the blade grind, and gradually make the angle less severe to lengthen it.
second effort came out MUCH better than the first, and i am sure i got a much gentler longer angle on it, and i got a little sharpness just out of the grind, and running the abrasive cloth over it made a LITTLE bit of a sharp edge. I was going to try to finish the rough grind tonight, but, i thought i blew the motor, as it suddenly slowed and HUMMED at me, and wouldnt start. Went for a cup of coffee and cme back up to see i had tilted the table into the belt, bi biggie.
I am still thoroughly amazed i can GET a "useable knife blade" out a newbie effort ilke this for less than a hundred bucks in sander and belts to get started. I'll post a pic of my second blade roughing after i touch it up tomorrow. I will dmit this seems pretty cool.
list of grits you go thru on belting? then list of grits for sandpaper you are using? if i get a ride to the man store, i want to know what grits i need before i go...
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this is very natural and organic. I anticipated a lot more "trouble" getting started which was why i put this off till now. I had the other hedge clipper blade, so i whacked it off with the angle grinder and started immediately playing with it since i have some idea whats going on now. I immediately went for a 4" blade instead of a 5 to 5.5" blde, because i have a 4" belt sander, duh. Containing the blade on the belt makes life easier on me, and i am old enough to know that a smaller knife is better than a bigger one.
the other hedge clipper blade? didnt have the "teeth" on it, a smll mercy so it made a batter looking blade from the get go. I knew a little better to watch that i kept the "line" where the edge meets the thick stock more even and straight, for a better result. I am more comfortable working close to the whizzing belt, so, i am starting to use my fingers to press the blade "floating" on the belt, applying gentle pressure up nd or down the blade as i see where needs to come down next. I am getting more comfortable with tilt and angle, so i can graduallt lengthen the blade grind, and gradually make the angle less severe to lengthen it.
second effort came out MUCH better than the first, and i am sure i got a much gentler longer angle on it, and i got a little sharpness just out of the grind, and running the abrasive cloth over it made a LITTLE bit of a sharp edge. I was going to try to finish the rough grind tonight, but, i thought i blew the motor, as it suddenly slowed and HUMMED at me, and wouldnt start. Went for a cup of coffee and cme back up to see i had tilted the table into the belt, bi biggie.
I am still thoroughly amazed i can GET a "useable knife blade" out a newbie effort ilke this for less than a hundred bucks in sander and belts to get started. I'll post a pic of my second blade roughing after i touch it up tomorrow. I will dmit this seems pretty cool.