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The Best Belt Sander / Grinder For Knife Making – Don’t Buy Cheap Crap!

April 25, 2021April 23, 2024 James

Grinding is fun the first time you do it, but it quickly becomes a chore as many projects will require grinding. The difference between a cheap grinder with a cheap belt and a high quality grinder with a high quality belt is astonishing. A high quality setup will remove anywhere from 8-16 times the amount […] Read More

3 Best Bench Vises For Sale – Don’t Buy Cheap Crap!

April 1, 2021April 23, 2024 James

The bench vise – also known as a mechanics vise, workshop vise, machinist vise, or engineers vice** – is one of the most fundamental tools in a workshop. ** What is The Difference Between Vice and Vise? There are some differences between the various english speaking countries as to how these tools should be spelled. […] Read More

No BullShit Guide to Finding The Best Hacksaw

March 23, 2021April 23, 2024 James

As a blacksmith, I use a hacksaw to cut mild steel all the time. It’s great for times when I don’t have access to my angle grinder or cold saw. It’s also great for those folks that are just starting to fill out their shop with tools and don’t have access to more expensive machinery. […] Read More