As some of you know many of our member teach classes and have skills that they are willing to share. Below is a list of the members and the classes they offer as well as contact information. Knife Making - Tim Tellander Start with 6.5 inches high carbon steel (1/8 x 1) Forge to shape / to include tapered full tang Profile shape by grinding on round wheel (36 & 60 grit) Establish plunge cut by flat grinding (36 & 60 grit) Continue full blade grinding (36 & 60 grit) then advance to 120 grit Edge quench: heat 1/3 edge with a torch to critical temp (nonmagnetic) immediately immerse red hot blade into 120-149 degree quenching medium withdraw after a count of 10 and air cool Draw desired temper with the torch tip Continue grinding with 120, 220 respectively, then sharpen until it shaves. Test cutting ability on a 2x4 by driving point into wood a pull the blade towards you to test point, and then chop 2x4 in half. Should still shave. Hand sanding, polishing, and handle application follow. Classes taught on a one-on-one basis at my forge in Bulverde, TX. Email ttellander@gvtc.com for details. |