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    Default Investing in knife making Equipment....

    I am about to pull the trigger on a Burking 960-272 https://www.burrking.com/catalog/p-1...ts-accessories and a EvenHeat kiln . Lots of options for grinding etc .
    The EvenHeat https://evenheat-kiln.com/?p=knife-h...at-oven-models comes a bunch of ways too like solid state or digital etc.. Will be working from my garage/shop. What do you guys think ? Please share any suggestions or your thoughts on other options or equipment . Peter
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    Sounds like top of the line equipment. Stuff isn't cheap either.
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    There’s no doubt that the burr king is top of the line with numerous accessories for it. I went with a kmg to save a little money and it has been a very good and reliable grinder. I don’t use it for knife making just machine shop and fabrication work. The only thing I would do different would be to go with a 3hp motor instead of a 2hp.
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    Thanks , I kind of thought the 1.5hp motor might bog down so I may kick up the hp . Kalamazoo grinders is the other I saw which you call KMG I believe.
    Kind regards , Peter
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    There’s no doubt that the burr king is top of the line with numerous accessories for it. I went with a kmg to save a little money and it has been a very good and reliable grinder. I don’t use it for knife making just machine shop and fabrication work. The only thing I would do different would be to go with a 3hp motor instead of a 2hp.
    David
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    Do a lot of research, I ended up buying a TW90 http://www.traviswuertz.com/?product...-knife-grinder
    I’d suggest Variable speed and 2x72” belt

    I’d like a heat treat oven, But I would need to make a lot more knives to justify the cost

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    Here is a link to the ktm grinders. https://beaumontmetalworks.com
    I have never ran the tw90 that ilovekittens mentioned, but that would be outstanding grinder. With it having the ability to run either horizontal or vertical. The 2 reasons I went with the ktm were cost and availability. Whichever grinder you choose go with the 2 x 72 belts and variable speed.
    David

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    Well I used the same philosophy as I do when purchasing firearms , "Pay once & cry once" Went with a 120v variable speed Burr King and attachments for hollow blade grinding. Thing just shreds metal into dust and the pile keeps growing . Still accommodating a spot in the garage before the rainy weather and have her outside in the back yard under a shade umbrella while enjoying the great weather and natural lighting . Back yard is such a mess right now while im painting the house myself and didn't take any more pics at this time . Home Improvements have taken all of my free time right now and I need to get back on the grind soon,very soon .
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    Looks good sir. When you get done painting, stop by my house please.
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    1st time painting a house by my self ....holy shit ! after 18yrs I now realize the importance of painting ones house for preventive maint. is more like every 5 years not every 18-20 years.... Don't wait for me or it will be too late ....lol
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    Looks good sir. When you get done painting, stop by my house please.
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    Default The start of my shop messy is a sign of a healthy mind...lol

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