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Hobbiest in YYC

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Crosche

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Hi All,

I am a hobby metal worker located in Calgary. Primarily I forge custom knives and do some basic smithing; however I have a manual lathe, mill and cnc mill that keep me busy as well.
I am very interested in meeting with local hobbyists to share ideas, knowledge and resources.

Cheers
 
Welcome. Do you do your own heat treating for your knives or shop it out?

How about belt sanders, do you use one & if so what is your weapon of choice?
 
Hi Peter,

I have been doing my own heat treating for the most part.

I have a 2x72 belt grinder that I purchased from a local maker some years ago. It is coupled with a VFD for speed control. Currently I am using VSM belts.

How about yourself?

Chad
 
Hi Chad. Nope & nope, that's why I always ask :)

On the sander front I oscillate between making a homebrew from scratch to a semi-kit to a ready to use. Cost wise, new RTU is more than I want to invest. I've been eying the basic version of this one https://reederproducts.com/
Not sure of his motor/VFD is in line with typical costs. I don't have a good feel for that quite yet.

Heat treating wise, a knifemaker type oven is on the one-day list behind TIG welder & belt sander LOL. I have a few items I need hardened for the radial. The simpler stuff in O1 I will do myself with torch method. I'm working on the cam plates now & chose A2 to minimize distortion. There is some work in making them, so I've been talking to a knifemaker fellow in Sundre who hardens & has the equipment. If it pans out it might save me the equipment because I doubt I would do enough.

Hope to see some pics of your projects & equipment one day! .
 
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