Graz Makes: A Knife Bevel Grinding Jig!

[@papalilburn]

Please drop the attempts at comedy, I want information, if I wanted comedy I'd watch a real comedian.

[@GrazMakes]

Dang! that was a big burn, lilburn. I'm very sorry you had to endure my bad jokes, I don't know what I was thinking. please accept my apology and thanks for watching! *fart noise*

[@joshhammond231]

Your a d bag tinyburn

[@coiffeurnick2358]

If you wanted boring DIY info go read a black & white paperback manual. You clicked @grazmakes video therefor you entered his house, therefor you dont make rules in someone elses house. Good Day Mate.

[@jamieofalltrades536]

Great thing about KZbin is that you don't have to watch the video if it irritates you that much ;)

[@JoseGabriel-dd2up]

Man, this is KZbin brother... You have so many other videos to watch... No one is keeping you in this channel

[@sta39cee]

Definitely the best knife grinding jig I've seen on KZbin. Also a simple make and very well narrated by you. This will be my next build. Thanks for the info and the laughs.

[@007Jaredboy]

Great jig and your sense of humor is great haha

[@Maker238DeLoach]

This is definitely going in the shop

[@robertgolden1080]

Awesome jig. Excellent video.

[@Mbonner73]

Perfect, I'm gonna make one this weekend, thanks for posting this

[@jamesbarnhill8730]

Man I need one of these so bad. Great video!!

[@cantonripfist462]

After about a 30 minutes to an hour of searching for a good design for a jig, I found this one, and it is by far the best I've seen. I can pick most of the stuff for it locally; I'm just having trouble finding the Heim Joint. I think what's cool about this is the functionality and how nice it looks! The quality of the videos is fantastic too! Good work, sir!

[@GrazMakes]

Canton RipFist thank you for the nice comment!!! Glad you like the design!!! Check out the amazon links in the description, that might help you find the rest of the parts you need!

[@cantonripfist462]

@@GrazMakes I will! This is honestly the first video of yours I have seen, and I'm glad I did. Definitely coming back for more!

[@pikeevans8559]

Could I make a suggestion? On the aluminum bar that the knife rests on. I think it would be great if there was a way to adjust the height from the top of the jig so you could even grind a narrow knife blade, and perhaps even scissors. Some kind of slots in that plate where it could ne slid up and down, and then tightened in place. Some kind of threaded stud welded or fastened in place on the narrow knife rest that insert into those slots, and a wing nut on the back to tighten it up once you have it in place.

[@WillPatagonia]

Thank you for uploading a new video! I hope soon you can fix the previous video so we can see how you built the other jig!

[@shaun4787]

I like this version of the jig without welding. Nice and simple design.

[@GrazMakes]

thanks man! i tried to make a super simple jig that anyone could make. glad you dig it! thanks for watching!

[@jamesweaver2054]

Awesome vid man. Lighthearted, clean, and informative. Really digging the parts list and an the easy to follow tutorial. Subscribed!

[@GrazMakes]

Thanks man!!! Glad you dug the video! Thanks for watching! Exclamation marks!

[@donquixote1138]

The best jig found

[@GrazMakes]

thanks!

[@timberg7377]

Very cool idea

[@HarlieJ]

Just started building my jig from your plans last night - did not know you could cut plate aluminum with a table saw - how cool!!

[@GrazMakes]

HarlieJ nice! Yup! Check out other videos of people doing it too. Just be careful cutting it!

[@MrBAMAREDNECK]

Wow, finally a homemade one I like. I was fixing to build one from a hinge but this one is so much better!!!!

[@charlieb2689]

Made my jog today based the design in your video. Freaking awesome! Works like a charm.

[@jonwills4670]

This was one of your best videos! Extremely funny and informative!

[@GrazMakes]

Thanks man!!! Much appreciated!!!❤️❤️

[@tboynt2013]

Thanks for the video! I also like that you have some humor. Lets all just have some fun and relax.

[@GrazMakes]

no, only serious videos from here on out! that guy with the beard isnt funny! just kidding, thanks for the love and support!!!!

[@TheGrantAlexander]

Great little jig, but more importantly thanks for trying to present it in a fun way 👍

[@GrazMakes]

Thanks man!! I try to keep it fun for everyone watching! Glad you dig it!!

[@TheGrantAlexander]

@@GrazMakes i came over from the ask cast, so i knew what to expect!

[@GrazMakes]

The Grant Alexander ha I’m sorry! ;-)

[@TheGrantAlexander]

@@GrazMakes no worries, better to set expectations low 🤣

[@damasydia]

Awesome video very informative plus I appreciate the editing and work you put into it...

[@GrazMakes]

Airborne Mike thank you brother!!!

[@KnightsArmory]

Dude this was the best video I have seen one making one of those 😂😂😂😂😂😂LMAO!!

[@GrazMakes]

thanks man! glad you liked it!

[@exhempknight]

Quick tip on the hole tapping... Get some kind of lube in there. There's aluminum-specific tapping fluid, but even a light 3-in-1 type of oil will do. Makes the process much smoother, and less likely to break a tap. Also, in addition to the drill press clamps and/or vise another commenter suggested, a really good safety practice is removing jewelry (noticed you wearing your ring and watch). I've seen pictures of what can happen when something like that gets caught in a machine. Even small machines can do some real damage.

[@GrazMakes]

Now ya tell me!! Just kidding! I will check it out! Thanks for the info!!

[@blwngt1598]

Why not cut a couple channels for the "blade rest" bolts to ride in to make the rest height adjustable? It would also help when make folder blades as well. *side note* Using something like Tap Magic can be beneficial when, get this..., tapping holes. (I know, who would have thought, right?) Sure is a nice looking jig though, that's for sure!

[@brentbogy9894]

Awesome video.. Love the humor injected. Appreciate your time and effort.

[@mikegunnellsministriesinc5384]

Very Well done and I want to say Thank You for the blueprint and May God Bless you and your family Greatly

[@GrazMakes]

Mike Gunnells Ministries Inc thanks! I’m glad you liked it!

[@mickeygilbertson7386]

I want to thank you my friend, I will make this jig and I don't mind the humor at all.

[@NagelHausForge]

I've been looking at making a bevel jig for a while now and this is by far my favorite build. Thanks for making this video! Once I get one whipped up and in use I'll send ya a thank you blade!

[@GrazMakes]

awesome! i hope it helped!!! well if you send me a blade, I'll have to send you one back!

[@stefanpetrescu4384]

I like this kind of funny editing

[@JeffLambville]

I don't need a knife grinding jig, but I sure learned some cool techniques when working with aluminum. I love your videos!

[@GrazMakes]

good to hear! glad you like the videos!

[@toma1460]

Says the guy watching a knife bevel jig how to video haha

[@augielimon7029]

I absolutely I absolutely loved your video keep up the work. And the comedy parts are just fine with me I take it you grew up with Reading Rainbow. I did too have a good day

[@GrazMakes]

lol thank you!! but dont't take my word for it ;-) thanks for watching!

[@thomasthomas5963]

I used self threading screws which worked great

[@derekforestier1708]

Nice job and love the way that turned out. I will be copying it!!!

[@GrazMakes]

Thanks! And if you will be copying, I will be suing!

[@maconSTUFF]

I always love finding great Beards on KZbin... LOL... I am also going to have to make one of these soon... great content man, I see this channel growing quickly... Rock on!

[@GrazMakes]

thank you from one beard to another!! lemme know how it comes out!

[@IdealGrain]

Great work Graz! And thanks Frank Oz for remembering to give Jake Blues his hat back.

[@GrazMakes]

Ahah thanks dude!! Anytime I can use a blues brothers reference in a video, I will. I guess you can say, I'm on a mission from gahd :-)

[@zaintaylor2358]

I very rarely Like, Share AND SUBSCRIBE, I like and subscribe a little less rarely I actually think this is the first time I have done all three of these but I did it because I really enjoyed your video and so did my girlfriend

[@GrazMakes]

Awww thanks dude!!!

[@ronnewton606]

like your vid a lot.. ive made my own bevel tool but like yours enough to make one like yours...and.. forget the remarks about your funnies.. there is always gonna be a aXXXX out there

[@GrazMakes]

thank you ron! its ok, I dont mind people chiming in with their opinions, they're just wrong ;-)

[@chloesdad2010]

So did you have any issues screwing the 1/4 20 all thread into the 1/4 28 heim joint? The threading doesn’t match up so I’m wondering if there was issues.

[@GrazMakes]

I ended up recurring the treads but you could just get a compatible thread to the heim joint. Hope that helps and thanks for watching!

[@chloesdad2010]

Oh ok. That makes sense. Did you retap the heim joint or just recut the all thread? There doesn’t seem to be heim joints or really any other joints that are threaded in 1/4 20

[@GrazMakes]

its been a while but i think i retapped the all tread.

[@chloesdad2010]

Appreciate your replies. I’m making a version of this. Quite different but a similar adjusting method. Thank you much.

[@GrazMakes]

no problem! would love to see what you come up with!

[@TimNewton0829]

Um, I just ran across this video. Is it too late to enter to win the knife bevel jig??

[@c_conway]

How the hell do I incorporate some Reading Rainbow, old-school Sesame Street and 70’s porn music w/aluminum? Ahhh! An adjustable jig! You’re the man Graz. Great video as always.

[@GrazMakes]

Ahahaha! I guess you can say both were early influences in my life ;-) thanks for the love man! Glad you dug the video!

[@SXT15]

Thanks for this video still trying to decide how I want to make my grinding jig and the fact that there is no welding is always a plus.

[@GrazMakes]

You're welcome! I wanted to make the best jig with the fewest amount of tools so almost anyone could make one.

[@benjaminquiles8064]

I see the blueprints but I do not see where to drill the hole locations/measurements are?

[@shewitghidey6908]

I like your hummer...hahah cool so that the last 2K is mine

[@theplasticdesert2408]

Bonus points for Chevy Chase caddyshack SFX and wearing a Seiko sea urchin.

[@GrazMakes]

thanks! its the perfect sound for a transition! also, bonus points for you for spotting my watch! thanks for watch-ing!

[@jampeyt]

So very well done ! I really need one so please...

[@GrazMakes]

thank you!

[@timberdish]

Your vids are always short, sweet and very funny. Just like me. Except that I'm not that short. Or sweet. Or particularly funny. Anyway, keep up the good work! :-D

[@JackmanWorks]

Who has 2 thumbs and is embarrassingly late to watching this video 👍👍 On another note, I'm going to need you to email me that epic sound effect... 1:17

[@JackmanWorks]

Also, I just realized I stole that censor bit from you and hadn't even watched this video yet. I even impress myself sometimes.

[@blatantmisconception]

2021 checking in

[@danthemakerman]

Great project and entertaining video! Well done!

[@elmcityvintage]

Love the American movie clip.👍

[@GrazMakes]

i think it may be my favorite movie of all time. it gets better every damn time I watch it. #mikeshank

[@elmcityvintage]

Graz Makes good taste my friend

[@GrazMakes]

"It's gotta good taste." -uncle bill

[@ManCrafting]

Would there be any benefit to adding some inset magnets to hold the knife against the jig? I don't have one of those fancy grinders yet, so I don't really know. Just curious.

[@GrazMakes]

I totally forgot to show me using the thing in the video. I just use a cheap harbor freight clamp to hold down the blade to the jig. It doubles as a handle to grab on to that won't get too hot when grinding.

[@ManCrafting]

Hmmm. Maybe a second video.

[@GrazMakes]

You can see me using it with a clamp in the previous Mac the knife video!

[@sumgai7]

Yes and no, mostly no - and I speak from (related) experience. Briefly: magnets strong enough to hold the knife to the jig, against the downward forces of the belt, ALSO will want to hold the knife through the belt to the steel of the platen -behind- the belt. Also, the magnets you'd need are quite large surface area and tricky to inset in that thin aluminum - you'd need to use like a 1-5/8" Forstner bit - and need to be screwed in (or epoxied) to keep them from just pulling out by the steel. This is a pretty tricky operation. (There are other ways to do it but other disadvantages there too.) So, you COULD - but short answer (a) it's not easy and (b) not worth it.

[@MrDirtysteve75]

ManCraftingTM you could, but all the metal shavings would stick to it as you grind.

[@777tomwall]

When I try to download the pdf it just returns to the same download page. Sorry to be a pain. I got all the material but I still can’t get the pdf downloaded. Thanks for you help.

[@GrazMakes]

try this link! filehost.net/20360c362696032d

[@BuzzingGoober]

I've watched several knife bevel jig with adjustable angle videos and none seem to answer this question: how are you setting the angle? What device do you use?

[@GrazMakes]

you can get a cheap angle finder from harbor freight or even use a level app on your phone to find the right angle. hope that helps!

[@davidakamine3420]

When making my jig, I realized, why make the jig, angle adjustable when the work table of my grinder is easily adjustable. Easier to make the jig at 90 degrees and adjust the table for bevel angle.

[@arcturusbbqsausagemaking2435]

Great job...Thanks bro

[@GrazMakes]

glad you liked the video! thanks for your support!

[@alanscannell]

Ha ha that was an awesome video Graz! Great jig too. I don't do much with knives but if your giving that beer away...... 😂

[@GrazMakes]

ha, if you're ever in the boston area, Im always down for a beer!

[@alanscannell]

Graz Makes might just take you up on that next to.e I'm over 👍

[@GrazMakes]

Just lemme know!!!

[@veronicastewart1959]

Well I just found your video , guess better late than never I always say ! LoL I'm wanting to learn how to make knifes so hopefully I'll be able to learn , differently want to make this jig ! Thanks for sharing !

[@FredMcIntyre]

Nice work! 👍👊

[@christianwilliams9663]

How did you use a 1/4-28 heim joint with 1/4-20 all thread?

[@Runningcheetah1]

Christian Williams yup, ran into the same issue AFTER buying everything

[@LetsPrepTogether]

Nice one mate! I'll give that a go

[@jeffreygavlik3733]

On your blueprint pdf, you dont have the dieminsions for the holes that you drilled. Can you send me the measurements for that please

[@hippoandbearmakes3416]

Love the video! Great work!

[@GrazMakes]

Thank you!!

[@gmcg6326]

Are the plans still available?

[@GrazMakes]

yup! check out the link for the plans!

[@FBDerringer]

Great vid! How can I get the jig?

[@GrazMakes]

i gave the two away but they are really easy to make! good luck and thanks for watching!

[@minimotoadventures867]

Great job I am new to knife making and would love to build o.e of these soon

[@64t120r]

I had to watch this twice. I was laughing too much the first time. I know I'm too late for the giveaway, but next time I make a grinding jig it may look suspiciously familiar to you. Not too suspicious, but a little suspicious.

[@GrazMakes]

64t120r ha! I’m glad you liked it!!! By all means make it and send me a pic!!!! Thanks for watching!!

[@64t120r]

@@GrazMakes I have a question about your jig. The hinges in yours seem very solid. My old jig has average hinges that have a bit of slop in them. What kind did you use?

[@GrazMakes]

I honestly can’t remember at this point. I know they were cheap hinges I bought from Home Depot it that helps!

[@64t120r]

@@GrazMakes I have depot hinges as well. I'm going to trim and tighten the knuckles. It should work. What could possibly go wrong?

[@1pokras]

How do you, Mr. Graz, fasten the blade to the jig? I'd like to see an easy way so the blade can be flipped without unscrewing etc? Thank you!!!

[@GrazMakes]

well mr. 1pokras, check out my video where i make a knife out of an old macintosh! in it, you can see how i use a cheap harbor freight clamp to fasten it to the jig!

[@Simoooooooonn]

you should have much more subs!

[@GrazMakes]

thanks! tell all your friends AND enemies!

[@Simoooooooonn]

Graz Makes i will 😂

[@geraldszaal7791]

So you don’t mention the length of the treaded rod.

[@str8trpn892]

Loved this video, I would love one of those bevel jigs!

[@pikeevans8559]

P.S. I kind of liked the attempt at humor.

[@jimmydiresta]

the fart was well placed.

[@GrazMakes]

Placed right in the center of the kitchen! I don't think my wife agrees on the placement :-)

[@marcseki3012]

I wish I saw this when you first posted it. I’m trying to make a jig since I can’t seem to get my bevel right. I already screwed up 3 knives.

[@GrazMakes]

Marc Seki me too! Hopefully this helps! I’ve screwed up waaaay more than 3 blades. You learn a lot more from your screw ups than your successes. Keep at it!

[@777tomwall]

I can’t seem to find the pdf file you mentioned. I enjoyed the video. Thanks

[@GrazMakes]

just changed the link and it should be working now! sorry about that! glad you liked the video!

[@jeverettrulz]

having the same problem! Where in the comments section? And no Spies Like Us quotes, come now man!

[@GrazMakes]

ok, just made a new-NEW link to the PDF. its the first line under the video description. I double checked the link and it should be good to go!! thanks for watching and sorry about the link!

[@jeverettrulz]

@@GrazMakes Thank you!!! Already ordered the aluminum plate

[@zachdove4380]

Anyway you can tell us the measurements of where you drilled? The pdf only shows the two pieces and the holes but not the actual measurements. Thanks!

[@GrazMakes]

hey zach, are you referring to the size of the tapped hole?

[@zachdove4380]

No I mean the ‘pre measured’ holes you talk about that you punch before you drill. In the PDF I don’t see where it gives those measurements. Hope that makes sense

[@GrazMakes]

hmmm, not totally sure what you mean. the dots on the blueprints is where you punch, as far as the size of the drill, its usually included with the tap which I say the size in the video. hope that helps!

[@jeffreygavlik3733]

He is talking about how there are no measurements for the layout of those holes. You have dots on your blueprint, but no measurements for how to layout for those holes

[@zachdove4380]

Yes exactly what he said, thank you! I for someone reason couldn’t spit it out to make sense haha.

[@Mikey-qd8wo]

Great idea and video. Like the guy below I am in dire need of one if you still got one. I also need a good grinding rest for my grizzly grinder if you have any ideas.

[@GrazMakes]

unfortunately i gave the two away. drop me a line at [e-mail] if you want me to make you one for a small charge and also send me pics of your gizzly and maybe i can help!

[@Mikey-qd8wo]

Thanks for the reply. I will send you a picture this weekend of my setup.

[@trabbipaul]

Hey Dude. A verry coooool Tool. U can pay manny Monney ,or build ur own Jig,1000 times better. U get a Abo. Sincerelly Paul from Germany

[@GrazMakes]

Thanks brother!! 👊👊❤️

[@trabbipaul]

@@GrazMakes No Problem, Lol. I look rightnow ur Video from the Pizza cutter. Suuuuuper ur a verry funny Guy like me hehe.

[@ManCrafting]

Graz, I'll save you the trouble of doing a drawing. Just send it to me. I'll do a test run when my grinder gets here in the next week.

[@ManCrafting]

I checked the mail. I still haven't seen it? I guess I'll just have to make one. ;-)

[@UDoIt2]

Awesome - watching you now in Jackman's insta live.

[@GrazMakes]

I have a face for radio. Thanks for watching :-)

[@TheAffinitom]

Did u give those jigs away yet? I'd love one to help me start out.

[@GrazMakes]

yeah sorry, give it a shot at making one! its pretty easy!! thanks for watching!

[@ja001son]

The link to the blueprint is only 1 page, the title page and nothing else, where is the rest?

[@GrazMakes]

the rectangles on the righthand side of the pdf are the ones you should use. do you not see them? maybe try another pdf program?

[@heyimamaker]

Skookum as frig!

[@cmont59]

Just watched this video which was first I’ve watched of yours subscribed right after informative yet comical awesome design would love to have one but how do you attach knife to it?

[@GrazMakes]

Thank you!!! I just use a cheap harbor freight clamp. Check out my “Mac the knife” video I think I use it on there.

[@davebauerart]

Awesome. Next contest can you give away couple of belt grinders to go with the jig?

[@GrazMakes]

Ha! I wish!! Have any contact to any grinder companies?

[@davebauerart]

Graz Makes no worries, I guess I'll be building a grinder.

[@billyhubbard9493]

Need that jig

[@icomba]

I wanna know how it works?

[@GrazMakes]

check out the video where i made a knife out of a mac! i used for that!

[@beno244]

Some people make small jokes like this work, in this case it doesnt

[@GrazMakes]

thats what she said.

[@777tomwall]

The file download works good. Thanks

[@55vdub]

for petes sake put that tap in a cordless with cutting oil

[@GrazMakes]

who the hell is pete?

[@Birb_of_Judge]

Honestly if you manage to break a tap in aluminium without using a hammer hat's of to you.

[@brucejohnson5030]

Drill press clamps; drill press vise. Get them. Use them. The remaining skin on your fingers, knuckles and palm will thank you. Even drilling little holes like that can catch and spin those jagged bits of metal arounds at frightening speed. Cool build, otherwise

[@GrazMakes]

thanks for the input! my fingers will thank you! glad you dig the video!

[@777tomwall]

OK last try. the file downloads now and says it’s corrupted. Or it downloads a few k and won’t open. I’m thinking no one else has downloaded this file? Thanks again

[@GrazMakes]

ok, changed the link again. give it another shot! i double checked and didn't seemed to have an issues!

[@777tomwall]

I spoke to soon. It only downloads 1page with the pictures of the 2 pieces of aluminum. No other specs. Sorry to be a pain. I just opened the file after I downloaded it this morning to find out it was only one page.

[@GrazMakes]

its only one page. it shows the size and the places to drill, watch the video for assembly of the parts.

[@777tomwall]

Graz Makes Thanks for your help. I’m going to give it a try.

[@jsksharp1]

Great vid, I’m guessing I missed the bus on the bevel give away lol

[@GrazMakes]

thanks man! yea, the giveaway is over. if it's any consolation prize, you have the best screen name ever.

[@anthonypascual7145]

How can i contact u sir ?

[@GrazMakes]

Email me [e-mail]!

[@sumgai7]

NICE job. Quite funny - we've a lot of memes in common. Coupla *substantive* things: (A) TAPPING - your old-wisdom of 'back-and-clear every quarter turn' isn't right w/ aluminum, plus as someone pointed out (and here I'm gonna one-up-Graz you, since you started it with the blurred bit): NEVER tap a hole without lube, dude. At least some 3-in-1, or even canola, seriously. And with 6061, you don't need to back to break chips, just to clear them and keep threads clean. And make sure you're vertical when you start tapping. (B) SAFETY (1) - again, as another pointed out - I winced "down below" seeing you wearing ring and watch. NEVER, EVER, EVER. Believe it or not, *drill press* is near top of list of major industrial shop accidents, due to torque, due to "grab and yank" accidents - because people don't THINK it's scary. And rings, sleeves, and watches are what get yanked - and don't yield. I don't even enter my shop to work, wearing a ring, watch, or long sleeves - ever. And, like your Sesame Street vid - I can count to 10 (with my pants on :-)) (C) SAFETY (2) - DO. NOT. DRILL. METAL. FREEHAND. This is the "just this once" rule for winning a free trip to the ER, all expenses paid by your insurance. Clamp it, champ. Even aluminum. Google this along with "damhikt". Just a "speed clamp" is fine, but something. Aluminum can be grabby and gummy and spin, and spinning metal and torque is a really bad recipe. (D) SAWING ALUMINI(U)M: fine on a tablesaw, yes, but do it with a blade meant for that and save that blade for metal. Don't use a $80 Forrest on metal. Oh - and wear a mask! (Cf. above, medical insurance, later life lung problems, etc.)

[@Hotled1944]

Didn’t see any measurements in the pdf.

[@GrazMakes]

really? they show up for me. 2 and 3 inches by 7 inches. hope that helps!

[@evodefrane63]

I need one please

[@roscoerozear8412]

Sure could use a jig, im just a 50yr old dude getting into knife makin to supplement my disability income

[@panagiwtiskalampokas9808]

Hi !!! sent me one please !!!! very nice sharpener

[@waltparkhurst2494]

Nice video but i see nothing on the give away. And i need one lol