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Garage hobbyist here. After writing about using hand tools in another post, I have been getting frustrated with my saws, chisels, rasps, files and a Rigid 3x18 belt sander clamped in a vise. I have been making three handles for gifts and yes, hand tools are much slower. I am considering adding another big power tool beyond my drill press.
Has anyone used one of these?
http://www.texasknife.com/vcom/product_info.php?cPath=659_775&products_id=687 How does one collect dust with one of these?
I was also looking at the Jet 2x42 or 1x42, Rikon 1x42, Grizzly 2x72, kalamazoo 1x42 or 2x48. If $200-300 will get me there adequately I will consider it, but if $500 is that much better I am willing to spend it. Not interested in super cheap harbor freight stuff.
I expect the pros will say get the KMG, Bader, Wilmont, super custom hand built etc., but I am not ready to spend $2-3 k for a full pro knife making machine at the moment. Maybe one day I will consider grinding bar stock for a blade, but for now this machine will be primarily for handle making along with other light wood working projects.
Let me know your collective wisdom KKF!:biggrin:
Has anyone used one of these?
http://www.texasknife.com/vcom/product_info.php?cPath=659_775&products_id=687 How does one collect dust with one of these?
I was also looking at the Jet 2x42 or 1x42, Rikon 1x42, Grizzly 2x72, kalamazoo 1x42 or 2x48. If $200-300 will get me there adequately I will consider it, but if $500 is that much better I am willing to spend it. Not interested in super cheap harbor freight stuff.
I expect the pros will say get the KMG, Bader, Wilmont, super custom hand built etc., but I am not ready to spend $2-3 k for a full pro knife making machine at the moment. Maybe one day I will consider grinding bar stock for a blade, but for now this machine will be primarily for handle making along with other light wood working projects.
Let me know your collective wisdom KKF!:biggrin: