Knife Grinding Jig - DIY PERFECT BEVELS

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[@eldenchristensen165]

nice , young man teaching an old man how to make this jig very nice thank you

[@richarddebono7092]

I love this idea. You could hold the knife in place by adding a mudguard washer on each of your 2 bolts. Which could tighten onto the blade & remove need for the G clamp. Totally awsome for all straight blades. Great work!

[@jkr3008]

One of the most handy jigs I've ever seen. Thanks for the idea!

[@davidakamine3420]

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

[@SpaceMonkey23101]

Damn... Thanks for pointing that out. Can't believe it didn't occur to me. *Massive facepalm*

[@JamesJackson-uu3dc]

Because the work table moves and will work itself loose. It's easier to keep it set at a 90°. I welded my table down permanently at 90° because I got tired of messing with it

[@lives2fishintx]

My work table doesn’t go beyond 90degrees, making it virtually impossible to use while grinding bevels.

[@really3422]

Do you find all of the bevel videos Just so can put the same comment on all of them

[@really3422]

Onya David

[@bobrossaholic6615]

THANK YOU for the GREAT video Brad!! I reproduced your Bevel Jig today and IT WORKS BEAUTIFULLY!!!! I really appreciated the easy to follow instructions and how you simplified/streamlined your information!!! 👍

[@tyronekim3506]

That is a cool jig that works. I'm gonna borrow your design. Thanks.

[@ferdigoldschagg5410]

Clear presice and to the point. Thanks for not talking a load of crap.

[@Ziyaadoo]

Very clever mate. Love it!

[@sangpuiachhangte4576]

Most applicable diy jig ever, simple tools easy for remake

[@kellymcquaid8281]

That's a neat jig. Well done!

[@wulfsheadswordsmiths1693]

I am about to teach my 30 year old son how to blade-smith. I was interested in a jig as I do my bevels free hand and have the scars to prove it lol. I must say I am very, very impressed with your simple yet workable design. I am not to proud to say I'm in the workshop tomorrow to make one like yours myself. I shall however be using angle iron that's older than you by a good few years. Amazing what off-cuts you find a use for that projects like yours remind the brain what's in the deepest and darkest pits of the scrap corner lol. Good work young man.

[@RichardsonForge]

Thank you very much! Good luck with passing down the craft and building a jig of your own. All the best!

[@tuckerlesar1619]

went here for the jig and im glad that i found a channel that im really liking

[@Grimsterrr]

Just starting my journey into knife making and this jig looks pretty easy to make, thanks for a good video.

[@planecrazyish]

Man, you did a great job of that!! I'm about to start learning to weld and looking out for simple projects to start on. This one is now right at the top of the list! Keep up the great work.

[@leonardogranados2733]

Thanks for sharing. Smart and simple, and the most important: it works ! Good job

[@ozark7225]

I built this jig with a few differences and it works really good! Very good video with excellent step by step tutorials. Thanks!

[@RichardsonForge]

Luke Thomas glad this video could be helpful! Thanks for watching!

[@ronhart8857]

That was done very well, you have a great knife shop.

[@bigkev78]

Great jig man, and as I was watching I thought of just one small, and easy, tweak? You could use some round stock for handles, with rubber bicycle handlebar grips for comfort n control!

[@redwhitetrueblue9353]

Great jig and video. I am going to attempt to make one for myself. I just retired and getting started in knifemaking for a hobby. Thanks so much for sharing.

[@thebrodiecoopercooper8908]

Nicely done, simple, effective and easy to build. Thanks

[@wassupmrdan]

Thanks bud. I've seen a few vids on this kind of jig. This one looks easy and effective. I'll try it myself. Appreciate ya.

[@ronthunders6124]

that’s awesome! Very clever and simple design!

[@RustyGunn7]

Thank you. I think this is the best jig I've seen. Easy to make, accurate grinds, whats not to like? Hood tutorial.

[@danwolf307]

I'm definitely building a version of this, nice jig.

[@jimb874]

Awesome job young man very impressive. Good looking jig too.

[@The_Digital_Samurai]

Cool jig man. The washers and bolts are a nice touch.

[@andreperait]

A very inspiring, practical and easy to follow. Thank you young man..

[@steve369powell2]

Pretty cool! Thanks for the idea.

[@JustaSimplefact]

Congrats sir, you win bevel jigging. One thing that occurred to me is that instead of using a clamp, you could slip fender washers in between the head of the knife platform bolts and the jig and use them to clamp the knife to the body, you could also use wing nuts instead of nuts in that setup. Hands down this is the jig I've been looking for. Ticks all of my boxes

[@jjwpod]

Watched other videos but yours is the best one. Great job! I’m building yours, thanks for the video.

[@ozark7225]

This is a great and simple jig to build! Great job!

[@RichardsonForge]

Luke Thomas thanks a lot!

[@xkissax1]

Nice!!! I had everything but the bold figured out, now i know how to finish my jig. Thanks!!

[@andiestwo5]

Dude, You are so smart! Great job! Pitter Patter!

[@guy3749]

Nice job on the beveled edge, well done buddy. Thanks for the video.

[@MrRobt7770]

Great video! Easy to understand instructions. Was about a 3 hour build for me ( mostly because I suck at welding ) but it came out great!

[@jcmillercrossedblessedoutd1421]

Cool jig, thank you for the share✌🏻✌🏻

[@marty01957]

I like it! Thanks for the idea! Great video!

[@DMM-cv5fh]

AWESOME IDEA, I have been trying my bevels by feel and so far I have gotten good results, but its really a pain and long process. I will try this jig and see how it works, looks promising!

[@graphguy]

So, refreshing to see a young man articulate, well spoken and NOT blaring some hip hop music during video. Great job!

[@RichardsonForge]

Thanks!!

[@adamdodds869]

This is a great idea! I can see some usefulness with sharpening lawn mower blades as well! Nice work

[@RichardsonForge]

I bet it would work great for mower blades! Thanks for watching!

[@JuandelaCruz001]

AWESOME!!! Just what I was looking for!

[@satchmofeeney3892]

just made this perfect little tool, thank you !

[@radmansa5514]

Pretty sharp idea man, thanks for sharing, do you think that if you welded a flat bar to the bolts in the front of the jig you can then do away with the little clamp to secure the blade? Good video👌👍

[@davidmelton4191]

Well done and presented. Don't apologize for your work. Everyone starts somewhere. Painting your jigs helps keep them from rusting and makes them easer to find. A nut welded to the adjustment plate with the bolt threaded into it will allow you to adjust the angle of grind without using washerd or cutting the slot in the plate. Thanks for the video.

[@azrezin5220]

Brilliant! Making one of these.

[@GunnySGT1911]

Great idea with the washers. If you use all the same size, or keep track of the specific sizes used, it will be easy to repeat the same grind on later knives. I think I might copy your jig. It's one of the most practical ones I've seen.

[@RichardsonForge]

Good idea to use all the same size. I've created a washer chart so I can keep track of the bevel sizes according to blade thickness. Thanks for watching, good luck if you build one!

[@GunnySGT1911]

I've gone back and watched a few of the other videos and I have decided that out of several designs that I've considered, yours is the most practical. I'll definitely be giving it a try. Thanks for sharing your build.

[@TexaStunna187]

That's a different way than what I have seen. Looks really good man

[@neerajkumar-vp9yu]

I am happy to hear you brother 💟

[@GetSquarewTomJolley]

VERY NICE BUILD! I suck at grinding knives... may need to steal this design.

[@Danielson1818]

It took me a little bit to remember where I know this young man's face from. Nice to see he's still going at it.

[@richardturietta9455]

Good job, and good luck with your knife making projects!

[@FargoFX]

Slick! Love it. Thanks for a great video!

[@shane4176]

Thanks for the video. I made one if these today, best grinds I've made. Thanks!

[@thehouseofronin9209]

Great idea. Thanks for sharing

[@stevenwilgus8982]

Ingenious and I'm REALLY digging the music: excellent that good sir!

[@robertlangley258]

Very nice work, video and narration. Thank you

[@rebelsyell8832]

Great idea man!

[@tropifiori]

Great jig. I am going to try it- thanks

[@blaynemacpherson8519]

Great idea and video.

[@rodneyjohnsonjr6259]

Nice design but I think you could have used the Jack screw and Dunaway of all those washers

[@juntzjoking]

Man that was a great jig i am building one for sure thank you!!!!

[@Friidom2]

This is very nice. I might need to make myself something similar. Good job.

[@73FORGE]

Very cool jig bro!

[@beltxabeltxa]

Well done, I needed that

[@JB-kf3yb]

Awesome vid man. Thank you. This is going to be super helpful for me. 👍🏻

[@Bobcat173rd]

Great video, and the music was nice too.

[@steveboone5480]

Thanks bud!! I'm going hinge shopping tomorrow!

[@papalilburn]

Like the plan!

[@251cchavers]

Like how that turned out 😊👍🏻👍🏻

[@MrAllan9]

Nice and simple, allows for personal changes.

[@DrLumpy]

I had to pause the bid to come and say THANKS for - - Speaking clearly without mumbles or "um's" - Tight editing, cutting out the needless and repetitive - Keeping the volume of the music at a sane level so we can focus on your voice AND for not using annoying screamer grunge or hypno dance trance music And, nice job on the fab up - Thanks

[@RichardsonForge]

Craig Lumpy Lemke Thanks for watching! I'm glad you liked the video!

[@robertwegrzyniak9696]

Craig Lumpy Lemke

[@pops87fxr]

What Craig said. Very well done!

[@stitch4772]

Thanks!

[@marvincrawford217]

Why not use magnets too hold blade istead of clamp on knife bevels

[@jeff1865]

Thanks for the video, that is a very nice system you made.

[@jimjarrel9179]

Very good video. I appreciate the information (very useful) and the production of the video is top tier. Keep up the good work.

[@johnnyross3340]

Came across your vid today , I'm well impressed , easy to follow instruction , and easy to build , just been out in the shed sorting out materials , got one on its way .... Thanks buddy .

[@azizali3870]

That's good idea and very simple, thanks 😊👍

[@haeryvlog7757]

Thats awesome bro... 👍

[@bradnicolaisen910]

That is a kick ass jig. I might use various lengths of tube for the angle instead of washers. Nice work

[@shanemeadows9956]

Awesome! I made something similar, but didn't put handles on it, handles seem like a huge upgrade as far as even pressure and control of the jig, nice build, btw I was looking forward to seeing y'all on ALONE, sucks that your brother jacked up his ankle, hope he's a'ight! Thanks again!

[@applelation12001]

As a new blacksmith in training, im terrible at grinding in my edges. This is the perfect tool for me to use till i get more practice in freeballing it.

[@McGowanForge]

I'm interested in making knives, I'll try this one day

[@RedKeiroo]

Cool we happy dude

[@waynedavis2223]

Nicely made tacks

[@MrMcbuck48]

Looks good and easy to build.

[@brettwilletts]

great video! what grade grit size are you using to grind knives? thanks.

[@RichardsonForge]

BAW thanks for watching! I generally start at 80grit then move to 120 and finish with 220. Anything higher is done by hand. if I want to achieve a mirror finish I work the bevels up to 2000 and finish with a strop.

[@packersfan117]

Thanks! I'll be making one of these tomorrow.

[@SlayersFan1988]

Great idea man, i'm about to do something similar and you gave me a great idea. Nice video and well explained 👌😉

[@lawrenceogden8682]

great video nice fixture does the job well

[@craigpierre2765]

Great idea!!!

[@ShadeTreeGarage68]

I like the jig and will be making one soon. Also subscribed to your channel. Nice work.

[@scotthummel4248]

Ingenious!

[@prop1466]

Pretty cool. Keep up the good work. Nice to see young talent.

[@RichardsonForge]

Thank you very much!

[@Armorcreations1]

Can you tell me how you get the curve down to the point with this jig? Do you raise the jig and knife across the sanding belt or......? Thanks. great vid!

[@RichardsonForge]

Robert Merrick I never raise the jig at all, the bevel seems to naturally curve by itself. At times I will apply more pressure towards to point as needed but that's about it! Thanks for watching!

[@richardhale8836]

CraftShop I wish you would make video of actually grinding a bowie knife or similar with a bit of curve to the blade.

[@chasshepard2739]

CraftShop v

[@TERRORoftheLORD]

But what about a Tanto? Does it work for that?

[@Bodhi1satva]

Nice job!

[@rifleman7313]

Great design, since my next knife will be either a Wharncliff or Sheepsfoot I will need to make a jig like you did to make it easier. Although I might do a reverse tanto for the top I may need to find out how to angle the top of the blade or somehow modify the jig to hold the knife differently. Just wondering how precise of an angle can be done with this jig. Thanks

[@sergiodelgado2412]

Excelente trabajo hermano, saludos desde Managua, Nicaragua

[@hitnmiss49]

Best homemade jig I've seen. Could you please give me some measurements on it? Thanks Lonnie

[@rlgroshans]

i love that jig. I will be making one.

[@Joe-ew1ss]

Nice job, now I need to learn to weld.

[@Ollie9T7]

How does the 4 inch belt grinder fair when it comes to knife making. I’m looking for a grinder but don’t want to spend loads. Awesome jig by the way

[@JiriUL]

Hi man, I would rather weld a nut which would hold an angle setting bolt. The bolt thread pitch gives much finer and always repeatable angle setting. You could also use a counter nut to secure the set angle.

[@slowguy66]

Awesome video man. I’m going to make one this weekend

[@RichardsonForge]

Thanks! Good luck!