Barry King Tools - Swivel knife Blades

Been experimenting with hollow ground blades on a swivel knife and so far I really like them. Far less cutting resistance when compared to a regular blade.

Also easy enough to grind you own if you have a small wheel attachment and want to experiment or you can get the Barry King version which is well known for quality.

I also have these available if you prefer purchasing and saving some time.

Barry King Tools - Swivel Knife Blades

Round Knife Jig Information

Created a couple of basic pages for the round knife sharpening and grinding jigs I made in the last month.
See column on left side

Belt Grinder - Blade Holder

Making an ULU that has no straight edges and tricky to keep knuckles away from the grinders belt gets interesting. Plan on making several knives and decided time for a rebuild on the grinder.

Old set-up only a flat platen
with recycled stainless work rest.

Contact Wheel mounted with an adapter from 3/4" bolt

Small Wheel Attachment
Shape of knife I will be grinding

Basic concept worked out

In order to get full range of the joint I had to taper the nuts used for centering the holder. 

Bevel should rest flat against ball race

Upgrade in operation

Belt Grinder Work light

I never seem to have enough light or it is in the wrong place making shadows. Finally fixed that problem with a magnetically mounted LED work light.

I can put it anywhere except the stainless steel belt shield until I get a piece of steel fastened in place.

Before pictures with available lighting

After pictures with LED light

LED Work light sales page

John James Harness Needles

New inventory arriving shortly of my favorite needle for hand sewing. One of those products that you enjoy using and they seem to last forever.

Here is a link to the sales page if you would like a package for yourself.