7X57chilmau
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Mac, I pre-curve my blades towards the edge (A-la kukri) prior to forging the edge. Pure magic when you get the amount of pre-curve right and the blade slowly squirms its way towards it's final shape with each hammer blow...
I don't think I'm any more than a very average novice bladesmith. I think I'm simply willing to accept a cruder final product than so many others who perform fine grinds on their blades.
I don't grind more mostly because my grinding equipment is woefully inadequate: A 6" bench grinder with one medium wheel and one wire wheel, and a 4.5" angle grinder and selection of discs.... And angle grinders don't lend themselves to precision work. I desperately need a decent belt grinder, an 8" or larger bench unit and to convert the 6" bench to a polishing centre. Alas, funds not available....
J
I don't think I'm any more than a very average novice bladesmith. I think I'm simply willing to accept a cruder final product than so many others who perform fine grinds on their blades.
I don't grind more mostly because my grinding equipment is woefully inadequate: A 6" bench grinder with one medium wheel and one wire wheel, and a 4.5" angle grinder and selection of discs.... And angle grinders don't lend themselves to precision work. I desperately need a decent belt grinder, an 8" or larger bench unit and to convert the 6" bench to a polishing centre. Alas, funds not available....
J