tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-250674008907762708.post8925085105784379432..comments2024-03-20T08:33:54.398+01:00Comments on Knifemaking for beginners: Bevel grinding jig by Aaron GoughMatushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05886807171880395437noreply@blogger.comBlogger17125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-250674008907762708.post-17417361382378131952021-06-02T21:03:45.677+02:002021-06-02T21:03:45.677+02:00Either a double cut (as I used) or one of those fi...Either a double cut (as I used) or one of those files that have curved ridges-like teeth used in car shops (they are supposed to be less prone to clogging) - the name escapes me unfortunately.Matushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05886807171880395437noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-250674008907762708.post-38072178314387897902021-06-02T20:31:34.174+02:002021-06-02T20:31:34.174+02:00Which file is best for knife grind? eg.Double cut/...Which file is best for knife grind? eg.Double cut/Single cutAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12382338718305047917noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-250674008907762708.post-42208063235524426722021-01-14T10:21:52.210+01:002021-01-14T10:21:52.210+01:00I guess we have discussed that on a separate platf...I guess we have discussed that on a separate platform, but in general to achieve very small changes in grinding (filing) angle, you can (need to) work with the way you apply the pressure on the file with your hands (I usually had one hand on the handle and one on close to the tip of the file, so changing the pressure would change the grinding angle). You need to control the angle anyhow as the blade as thin as a kitchen knife (especially when you are nearing the final grind) is going to have noticeable give under pressure and you need to correct for that too.Matushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05886807171880395437noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-250674008907762708.post-83568542664943033902021-01-11T18:06:26.436+01:002021-01-11T18:06:26.436+01:00Thanks for sharing this. I have a bit of an issue....Thanks for sharing this. I have a bit of an issue. I'm making a gyuto with a wide bevel grind so I need to put in distal taper first before using this jig (instead of putting the distal taper and bevel in one step). If I clamp the knife at the tang and start filing with the distal taper, I would get an uneven shinogi (gets narrower at the tip) due to the taper. Is there a way around this using this jig?Tylernoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-250674008907762708.post-19776164579652748632019-03-04T07:48:05.107+01:002019-03-04T07:48:05.107+01:00I am glad you find it helpful :) I am not posting ...I am glad you find it helpful :) I am not posting too much on my YT but I may pull off a few videos this year as a part of some more technical articles. Matushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05886807171880395437noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-250674008907762708.post-33429795338726852682019-03-03T12:06:29.678+01:002019-03-03T12:06:29.678+01:00wow so many cool tips and ideas, thx for sharing !...wow so many cool tips and ideas, thx for sharing ! just sub to your YT channel : )michael leehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08247759422063740813noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-250674008907762708.post-53981153848958952362018-11-06T08:56:51.153+01:002018-11-06T08:56:51.153+01:00The resulting grind is gently convex and cuts pret...The resulting grind is gently convex and cuts pretty well. I have been using DICK precision files: https://www.dick.de/en/files-and-rasps/products/precision-files type 'Hand' length 12" and Cut #1 They are top quality and will grind many blades. You should however also have a look at "Dreadnought" files - these have teeth ordered in curves and supposedly clog less while filing (you need to clean the file often while filing - with a steel brush).Matushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05886807171880395437noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-250674008907762708.post-58531345624576033582018-11-06T06:03:42.814+01:002018-11-06T06:03:42.814+01:00Great details. Thank you for posting this. What gr...Great details. Thank you for posting this. What grinder did you end up getting? Also what exact files do you recommend? KinuGrovehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03265972793765823842noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-250674008907762708.post-62826520104641341942018-10-15T10:11:31.560+02:002018-10-15T10:11:31.560+02:00I appologize for missing your comment. I agree tha...I appologize for missing your comment. I agree that this kind of jig is better for shorter/outdoor knives than for a large thin kitchen blades.Matushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05886807171880395437noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-250674008907762708.post-4901130353654666612018-07-25T10:23:44.203+02:002018-07-25T10:23:44.203+02:00I made a jig as per Aaron's about 6 years ago,...I made a jig as per Aaron's about 6 years ago, it worked well for my first and only two knives. The suggested up grades are great, m,y early jig was destroyed by white ants so a new one will be made shortly as I feel it is the best, for me, for the smaller knives.Davehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17464783932892010725noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-250674008907762708.post-22913246211038063352018-07-25T10:20:57.208+02:002018-07-25T10:20:57.208+02:00I made my first two knives using a jig copied from...I made my first two knives using a jig copied from Aarons , about 5 years ago.<br />A pal of mine has since me a belt grinder which has only been used fro trials on hollow grinds.<br />My original jig was destroyed by white ants and I intend to make a knew one, so thanks for the suggested changes, I feel that for me the jig is easier particularly for the smaller knives.Davehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17464783932892010725noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-250674008907762708.post-76116991692414427862018-03-14T13:41:40.626+01:002018-03-14T13:41:40.626+01:00I did have similar problems (with tip bending whil...I did have similar problems (with tip bending while filing). If it is too much than you may need to add some more support under it, or use less pressure. One possible compensation would be to set your hig to a slightly larger angle for the tip to compensate for the angle change when filing.Matushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05886807171880395437noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-250674008907762708.post-89429935437685801612018-03-14T13:32:54.998+01:002018-03-14T13:32:54.998+01:00Great advice. I also ruined the tip of my first kn...Great advice. I also ruined the tip of my first knife for the same reason. So it got 2cm shorter than planned. And I just ruined my second one. I'll implement some of your wisdom for my third hopefully it will work out this time. I have a problem with the knife bending towards the tip area while filing ( long kitchen knife) and was thinking about using magnets to prevent that from happening. But I didn't think it through yet. Did you encounter similar difficulties?Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17118308470068289201noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-250674008907762708.post-28022421438144434972017-09-07T12:07:23.715+02:002017-09-07T12:07:23.715+02:00I am very happy I could be of help. I would only a...I am very happy I could be of help. I would only add that it definitely makes sense to browse YouTube as many have built this kind of jigs with different little adjustments. Have fun making your first knife :)Matushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05886807171880395437noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-250674008907762708.post-9559438297570862562017-09-07T00:58:14.753+02:002017-09-07T00:58:14.753+02:00Nice write up thank. As a new knife maker, stuff ...Nice write up thank. As a new knife maker, stuff like it worth its weight in gold. Thank you so much. I am going to attempt to make this.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12896691467138644384noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-250674008907762708.post-40262891653874763522016-11-29T14:43:52.774+01:002016-11-29T14:43:52.774+01:00Hello,
I have used a coarse double cut file (http...Hello,<br /><br />I have used a coarse double cut file (http://www.dick.de/en/files-and-rasps/products/precision-files) - the model 1112300, cut #1. This file cuts on 3 sides - on of the short sides is without teeth. Ideally both short sides would have no teeth, as otherwise you will be grinding into the screw that is used as stop-pin. For me it meant that swapping the sides of the knife I had to re-mount the guiding rod to the other side of the file. Should you have an access to a workshop equipped with some sort of belt grinder you could grind the teeth from the short sides away.<br /><br />Another possibility would be to get a large Dreadnought File. These are supposed to have less problems with clogging and will also have both short sides without teeth. I learned about these files when I had the whole jig ready and did not pursue it further as I eventually got a small 1x30" belt grinder.<br /><br />I hope this helps :)Matushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05886807171880395437noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-250674008907762708.post-19949599086402528302016-11-29T14:23:27.019+01:002016-11-29T14:23:27.019+01:00Hi
Can you please tell me what File does one use?...Hi<br /><br />Can you please tell me what File does one use?<br />Does one use a flat file that is Cut on all 4 sides or a Hand File that is only cut on 2?Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09493101586133202596noreply@blogger.com