Randy Griffin

Hey folks. Been a little while since I been on. Health issues. I’ve always been intrigued by the old water powered hammers and have watched numerous videos of them. I know how they work but have never seen one torn apart. Check out this rebuild. I think you will enjoy this. https://youtu.be/m7pIPgmPLx0?si=fi3Wvm0fW2TrKnif

I can see that. I have a large area in the back for a lot of stuff. All the forging, grinding and cutting is done there. This part is only for knives. Design and assembly, tempering, fine tuning, leather work, sanding and polishing. I can’t stand for long so everything I do I must be sitting and so far this has been the best for me. A few things I will change but overall it works.

I love mine. What are the cons?

Yes. Pretty much. Everything has its place and I’m one that when I finish using a tool I reach and put it back in its spot.

My work table wraps all the way around my shop.

Saw this at a friends shop today. Is it a William Foster and is it normal for the last name to be stamped first?

Well, I’ve been away for a while and looks like I missed a lot. So sorry for the misfortune you’ve had these last few months Thomas. I’m glad to see you doing as well as you are. Don’t give up yet. God still works miracles. I’ll be praying for one. God bless you.

I second high temp at quench. That grain is huge. Try normalizing at a lower temp and quench just above non mag.

Creosote. Termites ate the last two hardwood stumps I had.

Hi Jack. I’m in south Alabama and a knife will rust lying on a counter top. I use mineral oil. It’s food safe and makes the wood handle shine like new money. You need to treat it every time you use it and from time to time when not in use. Post a picture. I love looking at knives.

Sure. Here you go.

My latest. Kind of like a honesuki. Single bevel. I made it to see how well it will work for slicing. So far I like it. I tapered the Wa handle 1/16” to nothing. It feels great in the hand. Saya is poplar.

Didn’t follow me home. More like it just showed up. Friend gave me this bandsaw. It needed some work. Got some tires for it and a new, wider blade, cleaned it up and she runs good. Sluggish starting so I ordered bearings for the pulleys. I’m impressed the way it cuts.