I just used a smaller piece of angle iron for my jig and didn’t have to change the platen. I also just epoxied my work rest to the old one so I didn’t have to drill anything. Has worked great. Put some flitz polish on the work rest so the jig glides nicely

Good ideas and great video! I too have had the same problems and am in the process of doing the same as you! THANKS!

I got the same belt sander but I took the tool rest off and I build a wood table in front of it then I bought a angle adjustable jig so I didn't have to adjust any of the angles on the sander

Bear River Knives, great video! It would be cool to see a video of you making a knife start to finish. New sub!

i always free hand so i never have the jig issue, but freehand brings up 100 more for every one it solves. Also my plate screw seized so i unscrewed it and threw the plate across the shop... i later picked it up and threw it away.

This was a great video. I've had the HF 1x30 for a couple years and I'd venture to guess I have close to 1000 hours on it. It's starting to make some weird noises in the motor so I'm assuming it'll die in the not-too-distant future. Even with that being said, I want to make these mods to make my life easier. Thanks a lot. Subbed.

Good video, nice mods

DOBT FORGET TO LOOSEN THE TENSIONER BOLT!! WhEel on the back is supposed to freely move back and forth on the casting. These come from the factory over tightened so it does not move

Just found this. Thanks for the info. I hope things are going well. And your still making

@BearRiverKnives

2 жыл бұрын

Yes I am! I had to close shop for a time, but I’m back at it! Hoping to make some new videos in the near future

Great video. What are the dimensions of the tool rest, platen and jig you made?

Get some light brother, can’t see anything. Good tips tho!

I wonder if a speed controller would be beneficial? They make some cheap ones that you plug the tool into.

Thanks for your nice video it was educational to me .. I bought a WEN 1 x 30 I was told that it was a better machine so I did it looks ok .Never made a knife in my life but I will like to make me one so very new at it ha ha ..I dont know what sizes belts I need from the beginning to the end to make a knife I would really appreciate if you could tell me .thank you much.. Subbed

Thank for the video, get a light ;)

Thanks man

@BearRiverKnives

6 жыл бұрын

No problem!

Nice vid man. I have the same grinder and getting even plunge lines and bevels is a bitch. Gonna start overhauling my grinder a.s.a.p.

I had to do something similar to mine. I've decided to build a 2" because the grinders available are way over priced for what you actually get.

@BearRiverKnives

6 жыл бұрын

I finished my 2x72 grinder build earlier this summer! best choice I've made for my knife making

The lighting is fine if you can see when you work...

it would be good if you showed how you use it

I USE A SPEED CONTROLLER

Harbor freight router speed control

Might have been a great video but lighting was terrible and could not see all mods.

GUY FROM TEXAS SELL A ANGLE GUIDE FOR KNIFES LOT CHEAPER AND EASIER THAN WHAT YOU DID...................

Wow. A lot of work for a solution that is already designed. I bought a Harbor Freight belt sander and ordered a simple add-on jig that attaches to the platen and it is adjustable for all knife angles. Problem solved.

@n4fconcerts749

5 жыл бұрын

Hello KD can i have a link to the add-on you are referring to ?

@zachdavid3017

5 жыл бұрын

I'd also like a link if you don't mind

P.S. AND I AM NOT SURE WHAT YOU DID BEING YOU CAN NOT EXPLAIN IT............ BUT NEVER MIND TO MUCH WORK FOR ME...........