Bushradical Knife shop.... (part 1)

I'm putting together the equipment to make knives. I also love things that are old school, heavy duty, and cheap, so I'm taking an old industrial belt grinder and setting it up for grinding knives...check it out.

[@suesherman8277]

Used to watch my dad and uncles work on old tools like this. I am 78 and have no interest in making knives or using equipment, but watch as love the memories I have rattling around😂

[@bryanmoir]

The Spirit of Michigan - Need it, make it! It's what made the state great!

[@underthecarolinasky2363]

I will be proud to have my "Whipple" knife on my side! I am sooo excited for you Dave! -Mike

[@Bushradical]

Thanks Mike!

[@lenellamaxwell6934]

That is what I love about your family. You are just good people. You love, and you give. You trust in God, and you live life right. I miss my dad and growing up in his shop. Even though I was a girl, he taught me how to do everything in his shop. He wanted me to be self-sufficient like he was. When it came to equipment, he always repaired the old. They were heavy duty and never wore out. And if something broke, just like you, he would make a new piece to repair it. Now my body has deteriorated, and I can't do it anymore. So I enjoy watching you and Brook do the things I can no longer do. A bitter-sweet thing. But I am happy for the both of you. I look forward to watching your knowledge increase as you create your knife business. I know it would be awesome, and it is something that will eventually sustain you as your business grows...all while giving knowledge to others who want to learn. God bless! Love, Lenella

[@Bushradical]

Thank you so much for the kind comment Lenella. God Bless you as well.

[@colinsmith7576]

Excellent job, making stuff is the best therapy.

[@susanstoltz2555]

I love how you prefer old school, perfectly functional tools and equipment, fixing up an old axe or getting a perfectly fine one from the hardware store instead of ordering a pricey Gransfors. I enjoyed so much your and Brooke’s tour of the Bark River factory. I love knives (and have more than I need) and have never seen a collection or production like that. Fascinating! It’s exciting to see you getting the new/old grinder and getting set up to make knives. I’m still feeling lucky that I got one of your Ulus and am looking forward to seeing your knives. I’m sure they’ll be amazing!

[@Bushradical]

Thank you so much Susan for the vote of confidence!

[@stephenzevetchin]

Theres always room for a Gransfors! Put one in your hand and you'll get it immediately.

[@KillingerUSA]

I glued a piece of tempered glass to my platen. This insures a dead flat, smooth surface as well as a wearable surface. This is awesome man!!

[@Bushradical]

When I get to the stage of doing sheaths I hope you won't mind if I call you and ask you 1,000 questions...

[@KillingerUSA]

@@Bushradical be happy to help my friend!

[@Bushradical]

You do the best leather work of anybody I know. If I could get mine half as good as yours I would be stoked.

[@KillingerUSA]

@@Bushradical thanks man! You'll do great!!

[@Myn6211]

Awesome. Really glad to hear you're going to be making knives.

[@Bushradical]

It should be a great ride! I love to make stuff

[@dennischolo909]

i had an ironworker buddy that was making custom knives, he was working in his garage making a custom knife when the tip broke off and went between his ribs just above the thick leather apron that he always wore.the tip went between his ribs and cut his heart deeply, he didn't make it past his garage door to get help. keep safety in mind as you know that every single rule for safety (even though you probably think that rule sucks) has been made because someone has lost his life or limb. as a structural ironworker i can tell you that many, many safety rules have been made to save lives. do things safely as possible. i really mean that, keep safe friend.

[@jburritt426]

I just got another Gerber pocket knife. I love knifes they are so useful. My husband always knows I have one ready. I use them for opening boxes, stripping wires, cutting apples. I really like them so I know you will do well.

[@Bushradical]

Thanks J!

[@LarsRibe]

That is F awesome! Great job on bringing that fine old tool back. I wouldn't trade my oooold danish made small benchgrinder for anything. Love old tools.

[@Bushradical]

Me too just love the old stuff.

[@terripennington9881]

Your more of a builder than you are a bushman. You dont go out in the woods and set up a tarp or tent and build a fire and cook. Your more of a builder and a darn good one at that. I just love your show. I watch it every chance I get and I watch Brooke's channel also . You two are some of my favorite ones to watch. Love the beard. Stay safe.

[@Bushradical]

Thanks Terri

[@Dondon6x7]

Well done Dave. Can't wait to see a finished knife or three!!

[@Bushradical]

Thanks Don! It might be a while, but I'm working that way.

[@kennethcruise7635]

This is exactly how our country is going into rebuilding our free system , cottage industry . Good info Dave.

[@Bushradical]

Thanks Ken.

[@JayMorrisonOutdoors]

Such an excellent opportunity! Good luck and I'm looking forward to seeing the finished product!

[@Bushradical]

Thanks!!

[@diannaharrison5931]

That is how the whole world should be. That is really cool about knife manufacturing.

[@georgettewood8894]

I will ask my son to choose and then I will write to you Dave and order his choice. Formerly from Dawson Creek BC . Love your channel and your Mrs as well. Stay safe and healthy.

[@brackney45]

Wow Dave, you read my mind. When you went the first time to drill and came back, I was like: wait Dave, back up, I wanna see that drill press! Haha thanks for going over it in detail. I am not handy at all but have the greatest respect for guys like you who are, and I love to see the process - lots of detail, never worry you are giving too much detail! Can't wait to see this series continue, and eventually to see the knives. I have one of your ulus and it is fine craftsmanship. For myself, I love the small to medium size knives, that are actually what you want to carry and use most of the time. I find those big giant knives a lot of bushcrafters tout are not for me, though I do own a few (because I am obsessed with knives and can't stop buying them LOL). I like a smallish knife, a multitool, and then maybe add an axe or machete, depending on where I am, and with those tools I can generally do anything I want. Just my personal preference though, I am no expert by any means. Best wishes on your new enterprise, I hope you enjoy it - and thanks for sharing the journey with us!

[@Bushradical]

Thanks Brackney45! I may do a video on my drill press just to cover it....a lot of us really love the old stuff so it might be worth the time to cover it.

[@milcotto4153]

You are very good at explaining things properly. Even I understood it :-) Look forward to seeing the knife making stuff.

[@Bushradical]

Thanks Annie.

[@angelmnieves142]

Thank you for your honesty and information in the future I would like to have the privilege of being able to buy some of your knives. You have all my respect

[@Bushradical]

thanks .

[@mikeb5663]

Using the machine to fix the machine. Sweeeet👍🏼

[@Bushradical]

you know it !!

[@spider5001]

Wow this is awesome!😀 I just had to sell all my knives because of a family medical emergency. I really hope you make a puukko. I will definitely buy one when things get better financially for me. Maybe you could have your wife make the sheaths. A family business 🙂👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻

[@Bushradical]

Hey Spider. I really like the idea of a family business.

[@matthewlawrenz5055]

Now that is engineering! Great video as always!

[@bluejeans8001]

Exciting news, Bushradical knives from a bushman . Sounds like a great idea and looking forward to the videos. Great idea.

[@Bushradical]

Thanks Bill

[@robertgrey7266]

This channel is awesome! I just recently acquired a rustic lakeside cabin here in Nagano and I’m learning so much from you about how to build and create. Thanks so much!

[@jamesparlane9289]

This was so good I had to watch it a couple of times. Another Dave appreciates his gear video. He always finds a way. Next week the actual part needed will show up.

[@Bushradical]

LOL, I won't hold my breath for the original part to arrive.....But I did see the same machine on eBay shortly after I bought this one. BUT, that machine was missing the casting that holds the platen and it had a home-made platen that was cheesy......so I woulnt have gained anything there. I keep looking for parts online.

[@VintageWoodWorkshop]

awesome! great to see your process....thanks for sharing man!

[@Bushradical]

Thanks VWW!!

[@robmullen8100]

Starting my knife making shop and wanted to thank you for your videos . Happy Holidays

[@73FORGE]

Oh man! I can’t wait to see some of the artwork coming outta your shop brother! Talk to ya soon👍🏼🍺

[@Bushradical]

Hey Steve, It'll be a while, but I'm pretty stoked about getting going.

[@millman26]

Really cool that you rehabilitated that belt sander.

[@mikecole1624]

Hells yeah, Dave!! That shop is awesome. I've been wanting to get into knife making. I look forward to learning more about that skill.

[@Bushradical]

we'll learn together! I don't know much right now, but i'll film the whole process.

[@stephenzevetchin]

Just great. Your approach is one for any budget too.

[@Bushradical]

I'll try to set the standard for economical knife shops of the future. LOL

[@sheldonbenedict4686]

That drill press is amazing! Older equipment is waaaaaaayyy more durable

[@saskrockhoundoutdoors9865]

Best of luck with your new venture, thank you for sharing

[@Bushradical]

Thanks Jerry!

[@3rednecknittygritty933]

Ya know bro...you are gonna thrive in this hobby/industry...your coming at it with the right mindset,transparency and open to sharing, showing,and learning from people who think the same way! Good folks to boot...Steve is super good folks and like a "true brother " to me...I'm starting soon on the same venture along with ya buddy! Cant wait! Love that your doing a documentary session through whole thing...great decision! Many more knife makers need to follow suit...GOD bless my friend!

[@Bushradical]

Thanks 3%! I'm super stoked about the whole process. I think its going to be great to share the whole experience ....stay in touch brother!

[@davekibbey7944]

Wonderful video Dave. You bring back a lot of memories of 30 years in a production machine shop. Spent a lot of time at a beltsander just like yours. You would have worked out really well in our maintenance department. A small metal lathe would make an excellent addition to your home shop. I love that old drill press. This was very informative yet real fun to watch. Thanks

[@Bushradical]

Thanks Dave

[@philips4074]

Wow! You have some serious talent for fabrication. I’m very interested in your products. Can’t wait to see the knives and own a few. Thanks!

[@Bushradical]

Thanks

[@ellenarchambault8526]

I worked for for a high end specialty grocery store in houston. They had a guy that belt sharpened knives for chefs and rich folks. Minimum charge 20 bucks. He stayed busy. Well done Mr. Whipple.

[@larry323]

Hi Dave, I'm really enjoying it already! I love the old school tools. I'm thinking that I will end up with one of your knives. I like pocket knives A lot but that type might not be something you want to tackle for a while. Great job on the video! Take Care. Larry

[@Revenant1431]

Awesome DW. Looking forward to this new chapter.

[@Bushradical]

Thanks

[@geemac7267]

Very cool. They really built power tools to last back in the day!

[@Bushradical]

They sure did

[@Mario-z3p]

Good luck with your knife shop and looking forward to see the first knife that leave the shop

[@Bushradical]

Thanks Mario.

[@BushCraftBums]

Awesome video my friend! Thanks so much for sharing! Stay Blessed!

[@Bushradical]

Thanks BCB

[@robertrogish1038]

Back in the early 50's, my Dad would take old leaf springs from cars and make knives patterned after the Herters Bowie knife. When I came along in the mid 60's, the only ones I saw were the ones Dad gave away. You and your abilities remind me so much of my 87 year old, wonderful Dad. How is that for radical, eh ?

[@Bushradical]

Thats awesome Robert. I feel honored That I bring to mind your dad. Thanks

[@RoundBoyRanch]

I can't wait to see what you cook up, I have built a couple of knives but only using really rudimentary tools. I'm really excited about this Dave.

[@Bushradical]

Thanks!

[@garyharmon1155]

That's awesome, eager to see what you come up with. Best of luck with all your projects. God bless.

[@Bushradical]

Thanks Gary!

[@tristanvarsovia]

Looking forward to getting an ulu and some knives from you in the near future.

[@Bushradical]

Thanks Tris. I'll be doing some ULUs this fall and hopefully some knives by Christmas.

[@tristanvarsovia]

@@Bushradical I was in the Philippines when the 1st and 2nd run of your ulus were announced by Brooke, so I wasnt able to order, Im now in Arkansas.

[@cillaloves2fish688]

Hey Dave!! I'm gonna enjoy watching u learn knife making! This was a cool video... showing how to restore an old piece of machinery! Tell Brooke I said HAPPY BIRTHDAY!!

[@Bushradical]

I'll do it. thanks C2F!

[@JoshuaSmithHomesteader]

This series comes at a perfect time. I have some steel that I want to make into a few knives. Looking forward to learning along with you as you grow the shop. Cheers!

[@Bushradical]

Thanks JS

[@harrybachmann9815]

Great find for $50. Nice fabrication work too! Looking forward to the rest of this video series. 👍

[@Bushradical]

Thanks Harry!

[@zRockin1]

Hi Dave, cool video, thanks for sharing, Rock On!

[@Bushradical]

Thanks Z

[@snookdock]

With Your creativity you will make some awesome knives.

[@Bushradical]

Thanks.

[@bradstone9834]

I love what you did there Dave. I recently got to make my first knife. I was able to work with an awesome knife maker in Nunica Michigan. I didn't think I would like forging, but that was my favorite part. I have recently set up a little knife making shop in my garage.

[@Bushradical]

Awesome. I have goofed around with forging but never enough to have a clue how to do it. How did your first knife turn out?

[@bradstone9834]

I was very, very happy with how my knife turned out! I worked with Jerry VanEizinga. He makes some incredible knives. I'm at the place where that knife is so special to me that I don't want to use it. 😊 I'm really excited to see the knives you'll make Dave, I'm sure they'll be awesome!

[@davidjones8680]

Looking forward to seeing you make knives, but what the heck, I've loved watching you get this old belt sander back to a very useful life. I think your additions are probably a bit better and stronger than what the originals would have been. Keep well and keep safe. David in the U.K.

[@Bushradical]

Thanks

[@DanoLXF]

Fantastic workmanship Dave.

[@Bushradical]

Thanks Dano

[@DanoLXF]

@@Bushradical You got it Dave

[@danyoungs4061]

Love the topic . Looking forward to see everything. I hope to build a shop to do the same.

[@Bushradical]

Thanks Dan!

[@WeTheArmed]

Sweet! Can't wait to own a Bushradical blade some day!

[@Bushradical]

Thanks !

[@Woodenarrows]

Great job fabricating the parts Dave, you should be excited. Pretty cool using the belt grinder itself to fabricate replacement parts for it. I was expecting you to just use a U bolt for the back of table support around that upright.

[@Bushradical]

Thanks WA. I didn't have a U-bolt or I would have probably used it.

[@aksalaman4689]

This could be a fun series Dave. Who knows, maybe the old barn might turn into a nice metal shop?

[@Bushradical]

you never know.......

[@dianevillemaire8286]

Great series , will be very interesting

[@Bushradical]

Thanks Diane!

[@davidlee0817]

Old school power tools!! They don’t make,m like that anymore! Nice work brother,

[@Bushradical]

Thanks!

[@bronzesnake7004]

I've said it before, and I'll no doubt say it again, Dave, you're a fantastic teacher brother, and I am looking forward to following along this journey! Are you going the forge route? My sons have been bugging me to make knives for a long time and I decided I'd make a small forge and give it a go, so I see your new venture as providence! I figure I'd start out small with a coffee can forge and take a shot at 4 inch blade to start. If I still have all my fingers and hair, and a decent blade I'll think about a bigger forge. I really dig the old equipment Dave! These come from a time when things were manufactured to last forever, and you could tell what specific maker these awesome machines were made by because each company had their own style and the look of these awesome pieces were as important as the durability and function was. Today we have cookie cutter cars, trucks and bikes - cookie cutter tools - cookie cutter cookie cutters ;) When I was a boy growing up in Toronto there were a LOT of older vintage cars on the road. I was born in 62 and when I was old enough to recognize the cars on the streets were the same as my die cast toy cars, I was fascinated and paid close attention to them. In general we will see fairly large numbers of cars on the road going back about twenty years. So today for example, we see a lot of cars from 2000, prior to that the number of cars older than 2000 taper off significantly. So in the late 60s I saw a LOT of cars that were much older than twenty years on the road, because they were built to last forever! And even as a young boy I could identify pretty much every make because each company had their own unique style and features. The same thing applies to these awesome vintage machines and tools. Today things are built with an approximate best before date, so if you see a toe tag on your awesome van (yes that was sarcasm bro) you know the right thing to do is take it to the bone yard and have it put down...into a car crusher!! Really looking forward to more Dave! Jack - Canada

[@Bushradical]

Thanks Jack, I totally get it. I love companies like Grizzly/Delta/ jet.....for the simple fact that they have a site where you can guy parts. Thats says a lot!!!! So many tools today are "meant" to be thrown away when they fail. Back in the day all the companies had a parts department and the machines were "meant" to last forever. Thats probably why all these old companies went under.....lack of market. Look at Grumman canoes. They are bomb proof. you can buy one today that was made in the 60's for $200. You can't get a new Aluminum Canoe for less than a grand...and it would probably be a grumman. I think the reason the old companies went under is that their stuff was built to last forever ......and it did!

[@backwoods_barbarian4134]

Congrats man! Can’t wait to see your knives.

[@Bushradical]

Thanks

[@scottt8424]

Hey there Dave good video I loved it I'm the same way I love working with my hands I think you're going to do good there

[@Bushradical]

Thanks Scott! I'm having a ball buying old equipment thats for sure.

[@LiveToSurvive]

Great idea of you starting a knife shop. Many people who would love to have a custom knife made by you. I know Ii sure would. I wanted to get an Ulu the last time you had a run of them on Ebay, but couldn't come up with the money. Thanks for sharing, I can't wait to see more progress.

[@Bushradical]

Hey LTS. I'll do some ULUs this fall, so if you want one then they will be available. As for custom knives...i don't really know what I'm doing yet....LOL but I'm heading in that direction.

[@cillaloves2fish688]

@@Bushradical I'd buy a neck knife Dave! Hint-hint!!

[@jamessorenson2272]

Amazing Dave!

[@wildlifebushcraft6819]

Looking forward to seeing your work Dave. I'm still using a Knife my Dad made me out of some old sawmill blade when I was 12, I'm 54 now.

[@Bushradical]

right on!! I have a big blade I have thought about having water jetted out into blanks.....but I'm not sure what steel it is.

[@13yrag]

Hi Dave cant wait to see your knifes will watch all your vids as usual. I’ll buy one when you get your self sorted. Love the way you take old and make it work for you and all them old tools out last new all the time Keep up the good work

[@Bushradical]

Thanks Marvell! I love the old tools. I was so happy to get this old belt grinder. The guy I bought it from made knives and he was using a new craftsman 2x42 sander.......he sold me this unit for $50 ......granted it was missing a few things but its a $1,000 industrial unit. If you look at the stuff Hammond made it was all factory equipment and almost entirely 3 phase. He gave me the racehorse for $50 and kept the donkey.

[@13yrag]

Hi Dave that saying is so true you for sure have the race horse I can’t wait till you get sorted and start making knifes add me to the list please You have such a good life out there here in the Uk is so hard to do anything I’m just in the process off moving so when I get sorted in the next place I’m going to start getting back to the land I’ve been on a tough journey for the last 10 years my wife had cancer and we lost her last year January then I’m September my 8 year old daughter got cancer plus in 2016 I had a major motorbike crash still in lots of pain but nothing stops me my wife was amazing and our 2 kids keep me going like I’ve said before thank you for the vids and keep up the good work your doing and say hello to brook your both good people thanks again Gary Marvell

[@Bushradical]

wow Gary, Im sorry for your loss. It sure sounds like you have had a very hard time. I wish you the best my friend.

[@13yrag]

Thank you Dave it sure has been

[@timwoods603]

I'll be wanting one Dave😶

[@gosmoothgolight7567]

This is an awesome video, sir! Your creative rebuild on the grinder reminds me of watching my Dad in his shop. He could design and build most any tool he needed. My first project for my Bushradical Ulu is a chopping bowl carved out of a burl. I'll have to harvest one when I get back to MI :) Looking forward to the "Bowdrill 101" class!

[@Bushradical]

Cant wait to see you there!!

[@bobjoncas2814]

..good luck in your new endeavors..

[@Bushradical]

Thanks Bob.

[@laraesorenson517]

you are amazing 😊

[@connormcgrath6476]

This was awesome, Dave. Really went smooth with me. Looking forward to some knives. Took your ulu on a trip last month and got some compliments, especially on the backstory. Keep at it...really enjoyable.

[@Bushradical]

Thanks Connor!!

[@josephkuser3998]

So excited for this series!

[@Bushradical]

Thanks JK

[@tbr48842]

Great job!

[@RichardsonForge]

Dave! Great to see you're getting into knives, I'd love to see you try your hand at forging too. I'm no expert but I've leaned from endless mistakes after 300+ knives. Please reach out with any questions! Best, Brad

[@Bushradical]

Hey Brad I appreciate the offer. I really have no idea where to start when it comes to forging. Ive never been around it. As for stock removal and grinding.....I'm a dyed in the wool grinder. I'm always grinding on something. I will probably try my hand at forging, but stock removal will be my go-to. Maybe I can visit sometime and try some forging.

[@MrPawPaw]

Awesum job on that belt grinder

[@Bushradical]

Thanks Gre Gory!

[@johnfournier7421]

started making knifes for a little over a year . builda a 2x72 grinder wish i had that grinder to start with .will be following along

[@Bushradical]

Thanks John. I actually think I could turn this into a 2x72 very easy. Ive thought of using the housing that holds the platen arm to put a longer arm on and a 10" wheel .........it would be pretty easy to run a 72" belt like that. Fun trivia fact ......when I was buying belts on combat abrasives' website.....I found that 2x60 is about the cheapest belt you can buy. Its actually a tiny bit cheaper per sq inch that a 2x72 belt. The cheapest per sq inch were 4x36 belts and 6x48 belts, ...................I think 1x30 belts are the MOST expensive. / sq inch

[@briannicholson5917]

Sounds like a great idea.

[@Bushradical]

Thanks Brian. Stay tuned I have some more vids coming soon.

[@drillsgtlangdon]

Rapid River Knives is awesome as well

[@gbaughman3348]

Great job Dave, and wow what savings belt grinders can be very expensive! Since smithing is my actual vocation I suggest you practice on cheap mild steel blanks, the grind is everything in knife making. Hardening and tempering is a piece of cake, hand grinding on a belt is a art and skill that gets better with hours of practice.

[@Bushradical]

Thanks for the advise.

[@antandshell]

Very cool. Good luck!

[@Bushradical]

Thanks

[@tonycorvair]

Awesome video I think you inspired me to make knives to

[@Bushradical]

I hope so!!!! I still need to finish sorting equipment......you might beat me to the actual "knife making".

[@craftybynature3760]

Well done Good job dave.

[@Bushradical]

Thanks CBN

[@robertdorstad6223]

perfect! great work.

[@Bushradical]

Thanks a lot!

[@tjosey8885]

Awesome video Dave!

[@Bushradical]

Thanks

[@stuartkcalvin]

Good piece mate. Thanks :)

[@Bushradical]

Thank you too!

[@terrymoline8260]

My nephew matt moline won forged in fire last year. His website is (sparrow gear) . He lives here in Michigan and is about one one of nicest people you could ever meet. He has made some Utube videos that I thought were great but for some reason his channel just didn't take off . But what I wanted to say is he loves what he does and he's a super craftsmen. I would think doing something you truly enjoy and making good money is something maby you should think about. I can see you and matt are built so much alike. Great video nice job.

[@Bushradical]

Thanks Terry. I already do what I really love to do. I build in the summer. I do a bit of public speaking in the fall & winter and I shoot a lot of video........I also love making stuff and I do hope that the knives I make will help to support my lifestyle. I'll check out your cousin's website. Thanks........ps a family business would be awesome.

[@terrymoline8260]

Thanks for taking the time to respond . My nephews Utube channel is (moline customs) not sparrow gear thats the name of his busines . His videos are so professional but so very few views . He also builds some nice bows that's also something else that I bet you would enjoy doing .

[@lifeinmontana7815]

Tighten your work on the drill press...not hand hold. When that drill bit dulls it'll catch and spin the work right through the skin. Been there...done that.

[@kristyjennings-rebarjinkie3078]

best of luck with your latest endeavor!

[@Bushradical]

Thanks KJ!!

[@jeffnotti9932]

dudei am totally in man!! i'll take an Ulu, and make me an authentic kephart. Ethan Becker acquired and owns Kephart's knife the stop the video and notice the handle, and the blade, the blade has a slight re-curve from sharpening and use, not because it is a re-curve. Every bush-crafter whats a real kephart. KNIVES RULE!! i am sure if you can faithfully copy that knife you will make huge bank, and of course a signature knife that works for you to do all the tasks you deem necessary for a knife will make mo money mo money mo money, i totally dig your modifications to your Hudson bay.. those mods made a lot of sense to me .... and Brooke's leatherman mods were cool to (not to leave her out) your passion for the out doors is very very cool you make me want to grind some metal and press kydex and mode some blades too. after watching your knife videos i am pretty much wanting another 4 to 6" blade as a companion knife. that table will get you going .. man you did a really good job.. Man you gave some huge muscle to that grinder Man let me tell you you got the world by the 8@11$.. awesome awesome awesome.... I love knives.. oh yea beats a work sharp.. J

[@Bushradical]

Thanks Jeff!!! I'm glad everyone has enjoyed the first vid, I have a lot more to cover and I'm just getting started........I have no idea what I'm doing but I'll figure it out as I go and film it all. As for the real Kephart....I have an old copy of backwoodsman magazine with the real Kephart knife featured and all its changes over the years Kephart owned it and wrote about it. It would be a real challenge and an honor to try to hit the original on the money, and do it the way Kepharts knife was originally done.

[@jeffnotti9932]

yes you do you clearly know what you are doing. ... as you start using the machines and start working on steel, you'll catch on really fast.. you have a lot of knowledge stuff between those ears it is perfectly natural for you. you made brook her knife from a blank, you can make handles (scales) you know what a knife should feel like in your hand, and you have no fear of modifying a knife to work the way you think it should. you will make versions of knives that will work for lots of people i am sure. i see my dads tools in your tools. carrying on a tradition is admirable. J

[@michaelross4176]

Awesome

[@chevybill1833]

Dave - I think you are going to make it! You are SHARP!!!!! LOL!!!!

[@Bushradical]

right on, LOL! Thanks Bill

[@terrymoreland6446]

Talked with Randle in '78 when I had my combat knife built for me. First thing I was told to do was trace my hand on a piece of paper. Sane reason I don't drive a Toyota Corolla...I'm 6'4". a joe average knife handle I have to adjust grip...and that affects the blade balance, fulcrum and other considerations. It even changed how they figured distal tapering.

[@MTwoodsrunner]

As a knife maker myself...i can only caution you of the potential life long addiction you may be faced with...whether you choose to move forward in spite of my warning David, well, is entirely up to you...my work here is done...LOL...a sweeeet belt grinder, nice mod..have fun my friend...woods

[@Bushradical]

Thanks Woods. I'm looking forward getting in deep......Right now I'm just having fun buying and fixing old tools......which I love to do!!! I may put on another couple drill presses just because I have an excuse to buy them. I'm thinking a Walker Turner, and a King Seeley.

[@HalfQ]

Good job man, I'm new to your chan but i'm going to be interested in this series for sure.

[@Bushradical]

I hope you enjoy the channel. Take a look around at the other videos if you get a chance. Thanks

[@samc705]

I'm as jelly AF David, good job!

[@Bushradical]

Thanks Sam.

[@samc705]

Always welcome my friend.

[@RayBlackburn]

If you try a forge use a coke fired forge as what I found was charcoal will not get hot enough to forge much of anything unless you just want to melt aluminum We need more power Scotty!! I'm giving it all I can Captain but we need a step pulley to get more LOL Everytime I needed something no one had because it was obsolete, I had to manufacture it myself That is a neat belt sander made back when things were made to last forever I know it is hard for some of the younger generation to believe but at one time manufactures made things that would last forever until they found they did last forever and after everyone got one sales went down to nothing Then the consensus among manufacturers was, We should make cheap junk so it breaks and they always have to come back to buy a new one which is what you see today

[@Bushradical]

wow, Ray......I had this exact conversation with a guy names "bronzesnake" farther up the page.....I told him the same thing you just told me...the old stuff DID" last forever and a lot of companies went under probably because of that fact. Read that comment if you get a chance.

[@RayBlackburn]

Might want to note the HVAC companies have done the same thing They were instructed to make that stuff last as long as the warranty either 5 or 10 year warranties and no more or they would all lose their jobs To give you an ideal before I retired I still had some systems running like new from 1975 in 2017 and some of those I put in back in 1975 but some brand new systems would fail right out of the box or even a few years but most would go five years then the compressor was out They were not kidding as the entire HVAC industry almost all went under all at once before they started making them cheaper to break faster in the early 1980s that was when it started about 1985 HVAC systems were made so cheap the sheetmetal was as thin as razor blades By 1996 they started replacing refrigerants that use to be foaming with easy oil flow R12 to a refrigerant non foaming with crummy oil flow R134 backed by a bunch of fake news about how refrigerants were causing an Ozone hole when in fact no such thing happen and they lobbied the US government to enact laws on fake news to force people into buying new refrigerators designed to crater in 5 years where as the old styles were lasting 20-30 years and more They only did that as a way to make them break faster and for no other reason Might note when R134 gets hot it burns up a compressor and stops up the metering device making it where the compressor evaporator and condenser all need replaced in short, too expensive buy another one and will also do the same thing in a car's A/C system This plan backfired and you will never hear it in the news but those junk refrigerators full of non degradable plastics and toxic liquids were allowed to be dumped in landfills and landfills are getting ten times the refrigerators in those dumps now days than any other time in history And now you know the rest of the story as to how the US government is responsible for polluting your waterways and using up resources big time and could care less what anyone thinks of that Now days the same with HVAC systems using R410 at high pressure has leaks left and right burns up compressors and craters out a system in five years easy all of this based on lies manufacturers told the US government as a way to stay in business and then made it into a law to force Americans to do what they say without regard to the environment A girl once told me, They would not say it if it were not true! talking about what some politician was saying on TV and I laughed and laughed and laughed almost all day LOL It is terrible some people actually think that but if they knew the truth like I do they no longer would

[@jeffcarter3139]

Dave this is great news. I have also been putting a small stock removal shop together. I have most all of my tools except a belt grinder. I have been putting exotic wood handles on purchased blades. This is so cool buddy that you are making these educational vidios. I sure want to learn. Thanks from a sub that is going to be paying attention. Tennessee

[@Bushradical]

Thanks Jeff. I don't know i these vids will be full of good information....or misinformation LOL. I'm just learning myself....but I want to document the whole process right from the start.

[@jeffcarter3139]

@@Bushradical Cool I love it. Thanks Tennessee

[@jeffcarter3139]

@@Bushradical Do you watch William Collins videos? He knows materials, and grind knowledge, For real, if you have not, check out his channel. Thanks Tennessee

[@Bushradical]

Thanks Jeff!! I'll write it down

[@Bushradical]

There have been a couple other people mentioned who make good knife vids....I'm making a list.

[@lesdrinkwater490]

Good job.

[@Bushradical]

Thanks Les!