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J. Neilson
09-06-2009, 04:45 PM
I started working with a new student a couple of months ago. He (Jeremiah) is very enthusiastic. He wanted a grinder but, couldn't find a used one right off the bat (money was too tight for a new grinder) so he's started building his own...

http://www.jerzeedevil.com/gallery/files/1/0/6/4/img_3831.jpg

http://www.jerzeedevil.com/gallery/files/1/0/6/4/img_3832.jpg

So far, we've gone through all the basics of simple full-tang blades from forge to finish. Here is are the first two he's handled, both from lawn mower blades. The first one that's completed has a handle of Curly Maple with brass bolts and the second one (which we'll be finishing on Wednesday) has a handle of Thuya Burl with brass bolts. Both have a shallow convex grind and rough flats with a satin finish.. This week I told him to bring all his dull knives from home so we can do some serious sharpening practice.

http://www.jerzeedevil.com/gallery/files/1/0/6/4/img_3833.jpg

http://www.jerzeedevil.com/gallery/files/1/0/6/4/img_3834.jpg

http://http://www.jerzeedevil.com/gallery/files/1/0/6/4/img_3835.jpg
BlazenGem
09-06-2009, 04:54 PM
Nice knives! very ghetto grinder. haha
moon
09-06-2009, 06:19 PM
Great to see you are passing it along J.
jawilliams0425
09-07-2009, 07:56 AM
Lucky man there. Learning from one of the best.
BennytheBlade
09-07-2009, 11:14 AM
He is living my dream.
Very cool of you J.
Have you taught him the ways of the flying saucer yet?:devil1:
dfarmerknives
09-07-2009, 12:07 PM
Nice knives! very ghetto grinder. haha
ghetto hell, that is a damn fine piece started...


Livin my dream, too. He is doin some fine work with one of the best makers!
J. Neilson
09-07-2009, 12:14 PM
He is living my dream.
Very cool of you J.
Have you taught him the ways of the flying saucer yet?:devil1:

No saucer yet, he's got to get some more skills under his belt yet. :cheesydevil:
J. Neilson
09-28-2009, 08:03 AM
Here's Jerry's finsihed grinder, he's got the motor at home but, he brought it along to show me and ask a few "tracking" questions...

http://www.jerzeedevil.com/gallery/files/1/0/6/4/img_3859.jpg

...his finished knives, sorry for the lousy shop picture...

http://www.jerzeedevil.com/gallery/files/1/0/6/4/img_3861.jpg

...here is the proud new knifemaker, now onto the next project...

http://www.jerzeedevil.com/gallery/files/1/0/6/4/img_3862.jpg
Stabber
09-28-2009, 10:05 AM
Very cool J!!http://www.jerzeedevil.com/forums/images/icons/icon14.gif
SugarSkull
09-28-2009, 11:31 PM
Best to you both in your endeavors as Teacher and Student.
jawilliams0425
10-04-2009, 05:43 PM
Look great and the grinder looks real good.