Knife Repair Tools List

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@orvet, the swag bandsaw is small. The table is maybe 1 foot square and the handheld bandsaw is also small if you had to make room it comes apart as easy as removing one bolt. They make a table that goes in a vise. They also make a table that goes on a truck bumper. Fits on the ball.
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A good tool box with easy access to tools is a must, in my opinion the first thing you need and often under estimated. Having everything in one place and together and knowing where everything is was taught to me by my father and oldest brother, he was a builder.
I bought this polishing and grinding kit as it was just so cheap[ $14US ] and useful, it has a polishing compound and is invaluable not just for knives but many other things around the house. ::tu::
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With bench space at a premium, I put this together some time back. It's just a simple portable bandsaw with some funky junk brackets I had. I mounted it on the wall, and made a ghetto table insert for it. It works great for what I need it for.
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Very creative Glenn! ::tu:: ::tu::
I love that Yankee ingenuity, it looks like a few of the things around my shop that I've put together! :lol:
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jerryd6818 wrote: Sun Jan 21, 2018 3:39 pm
just bob wrote:If someone is considering starting to repair knives I would suggest start slow. Kind of like deciding your going to start playing golf and buy a thousand dollar set of clubs that you sell in a rummage sale 6 months later because you have found golf just isn't your game.
Very true Bob, however I have found from a lifetime of working with my hands, good tools make the job easier. If you can be patient, you're better off buying used high end tools at Harbor Freight prices. Flea markets and yard sales for the hand tools. Craig's list for the power tools. JMO, your mileage may vary (but I doubt it).
Thank you Bob and Jerry, for most sound advice.
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I have much more thinking to do yet, even thou there's a big power tools sale on right now... :lol:
Other then a slow speed bench grinder, and maybe a belt sander, I think I'll stick to the basic tools for now.

But I won't waste money on cheap hand tools, learned that lesson from woodworking.
Like the saying goes, "Skill is in the hands, but you are only as good as your tools". Won't buy cheap china junk, luckily there are still many, many companies producing high quality tools, in Canada, US, Britain, Germany, ect. Taiwan aren't bad, especially for Jet, but for my precision work, I'm going with the best I can afford.
My work is worth that much to me. :)

In your humble opinions, fellow knife mechanics, what would be the best auto punch I can buy?
$ are no option, them rivets need a good reliable wacking.
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For most of my hand tools, I'm settling on Gray Canada.
http://www.graytools.com/home/
Many of their products, are still produced in they family owned factory, in Brampton, Ontario, Canada. And if not, they've outsourced to top quality makers in the USA, and Germany. And there prices are excellent, much better, then let's say, Snap-On.

And for the rest, I'm "mostly" going with Jet Canada. Imported from Taiwan, very good products for the money.
https://surewerx.com/ca/s/brand?languag ... &brand=JET

Whatcha think mates? Am I on the right track, for a newbie knife dude, or am I missing something? Please do share your opinions gents, me is all ears.
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I like simplicity, don't over complicate things, there is enough things that happen in life that are beyond out control so don't add to them. You are certainly on the right track. My dad who was a practical man who used to say buy the best tools you can afford, look after them and they will look after you. Sounds like you have good suppliers, and start with simple tasks and work. You will learn as you go, the best teacher is making mistakes, you won't make that mistake again, hopefully. ::dang:: ::tu:: :)
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cudgee wrote: Thu Feb 25, 2021 5:02 am I like simplicity, don't over complicate things, there is enough things that happen in life that are beyond out control so don't add to them. You are certainly on the right track. My dad who was a practical man who used to say buy the best tools you can afford, look after them and they will look after you. Sounds like you have good suppliers, and start with simple tasks and work. You will learn as you go, the best teacher is making mistakes, you won't make that mistake again, hopefully. ::dang:: ::tu:: :)
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Ok mates, I'm kinda lost at this moment.
As we all know, the different tools, and the amount you can own, boggles the imagination.
With my fibro fog being the issue right now (you know what it's like Dale... :lol: ), I need a simple list/starting point, of the basic set of different to get me going in knife repair.
I know you need a hand drill, check. Assortment of files, check. Brass mallet, check. Drill bits, check. Sand paper, check. Steel wool, check. Assorted punches, check. Assorted sizes of hammers, check. Knife stiddy, check.
After this, what else would be the necessities of knife mechanic-ing?
I'm focusing on fixies right now, saves me from Dale's spring vise... :lol:
Any info, in simple terms, would be greatly appreciated.
Thanks gents,
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Belt sander. I use a 4x36", but I have some issues with it having a solid platen. I been looking at a 1x30" for under $100.
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Reverand wrote: Sat Feb 27, 2021 9:29 pm Belt sander. I use a 4x36", but I have some issues with it having a solid platen. I been looking at a 1x30" for under $100.
Thank you for the Imput Rev, sir.
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Been slowly reading you fellas opinions on sanders. I'm thinking, just pony up, and go with a 1/42" from the get go. I guess the biggest thing, with small sanders, is belt life. And having 12" more belt, makes sense.
That, along with a big combo machine, and slow speed bench grinder, is what I need to get going.
For a drill press, I'm looking at the used/auction market, for a big ole US/Can made machine.
There's a Chicago 16-speed coming up April 22nd, farm sale, have to go check it out when she warms up.
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I can snag a this 'un for an excellent price, yeah or neigh.
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WOW... that sander looks impressive.
I am not sure about the brand but others might be able to weigh in.

Free standing.

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Yes'ir Mike, it does look quite impressive, especially for the price (380.66 US/479.99 CAN).

Brand is no issue, it's are equivalent to Grizzly Int./Delta, at Rigid prices... :D
Mater of fact, I think KC is just Grizzly re-branded, comes for the same Taiwan factory...
:lol:

My only issue is, I just wish I had you guy's prices... 100 bucks more, just for exchanges is rough.
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Same here. :shock: :shock: :shock: ::tu:: ::handshake::
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Welp, the tool buying (addiction), is back on at fibro farm. Big sale on the True Blues, snagged this beau-ti-ful end-nipper for just a hair over $33 (26 bucks for you boys).
Glad I picked them over store brand, and the Porsche's (Knipex).
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Interesting video mate. ::tu:: Looks like they make good quality tools, my dad used to say the same thing, when it comes to tools[knives] buy the best you can afford, look after them and they will last a lifetime. Buying cheap is false economy in the long run. :)
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cudgee wrote: Thu Mar 04, 2021 5:38 am Interesting video mate. ::tu:: Looks like they make good quality tools, my dad used to say the same thing, when it comes to tools[knives] buy the best you can afford, look after them and they will last a lifetime. Buying cheap is false economy in the long run. :)
Amen mate, your Dad was a very wise man. Tis advise I've followed since birth... :lol:
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I noticed that Moore Maker has some little anvils for sale on their website. Don't know if they would be useful for knife repair. Just an FYI.
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I have one, but I always found myself using the 15 lb. one that I have. It has the hole in the back end that is useful when working with the pins. Weird, I was just looking at the Moore website when you posted that Floyd.
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