dps9999 Posted December 10, 2015 Share Posted December 10, 2015 hey guys so i just got a KMG grinder i was using files and a 4x36 before this new grinder always did everything by eye....not that i have done alot i am still new only made a few blades so far i wasnt even thinking about a new grinder as my financial situation wasnt there but a family member offered to buy me one piece of equipment so i chose the KMG. so since i have this i figured i would do a lil research and find out what the "right" process is to grind a knife. This may be a stupid question but can any one define and describe a "plunge cut" i keep coming across people talking about it and some even decribe how to do it but what is it exactly why is it needed? THANKS!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheoRockNazz Posted December 10, 2015 Share Posted December 10, 2015 Howdy and welcome. Take a look here: http://www.iforgeiron.com/topic/32040-knife-making-class-log-114-grinding-and-harmonics/ and here: http://www.iforgeiron.com/topic/30159-knife-making-log-class-103-grind-and-file/ Try building a jig, try freehand, try using a rest; see what works for you. Maybe some of the guys that have taught before should weigh in, haha Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TacticallySharp Posted December 10, 2015 Share Posted December 10, 2015 Also check the info on Eddy Caffrey YouTube channel. He has some good info there too! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dps9999 Posted December 10, 2015 Author Share Posted December 10, 2015 thanks guys i really appreciate it looks like i got some more reading to do......tacticallysharp...i cant find the youtube channel do you have any links?? sorry never mind found it thanks again guys Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
basher Posted December 10, 2015 Share Posted December 10, 2015 and Plunge cuts, or plunge lines are not obligatory, most of the blades from most times , from most cultures don't have them. Some swords some spanish knives and some sheffield knives and a whole load of modern American knives do though. plunge cuts are a case of practice makes perfect. better practices on scrap. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tompdw Posted December 21, 2015 Share Posted December 21, 2015 Congratulations on the KMG. I have one and I really like it. There is a lot you can do with it when you learn how. Have fun. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jspool Posted December 23, 2015 Share Posted December 23, 2015 Are you doing hollow or flat grinds? Do you have a flat platen attachment? also, I couldn't get perfect plunges and square shoulders without one of these. http://www.riversidemachine.net/ecommerce/carbide-file-grind-guide.html Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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