Ed

Thanks. Good info,and demo.

Anthony

Great video Ed.

Thank you Ed for filming and posting this video that provides great advice and tips.

I really appreciate all of the work that you and the rest of our ABS Forum Moderation Team perform every day to help our members learn more about Bladesmithing techniques and fulfill the ABS Mission of Education.

Good information. Thank you.

Chris

I've got a few adjustments to make. Thanks for the video.

For some reason, I cannot see any video or link to one.

It sounds like you might have some settings in your browser that's not allowing the link/video to be seen. If you have an ad blockers active, that can cause the issue too.

Here's a link to the video on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-i5d4-s-Fnc

If you can see that link....copy/paste it into the URL bar of your browser and see if that works.

Thanks Ed. I don't seem to have problems on other sites with embedded videos. I had found that video by searching already.

It seems like this is really geared toward folks who freehand grind, (without a work rest). I always use a work rest unless the piece is so big that it becomes easier to go freehand. Either way, the height of the grinder is paramount and set to the individual user.

I learned a very different technique for grinding while using the work rest. Different methods I guess.

You're right Joshua! It's intended for those who freehand grind. The only time I use a work rest is when I profile...everything else is done freehand. I've tried all the rests, jigs, and other things for grinding blades, and always found them "limiting" in one way or another.....and so I finally "sucked it up" and took the time I needed to learn freehand grinding. <img src=' http://www.americanbladesmith.com/ipboard/public/style_emoticons//smile.gi f' class='bbc_emoticon' alt=':)' />

Thank you for taking the time to make this video Ed. I had mine set too high and it did not feel comfortable/natural/. I kept telling my wife that I almost feel like I should be standing on something. I will make the necessary adjustments.

You're very welcome Tomas! It's such a simple thing.....but it's always amazed me at how many Knifemakers, both young and old, are totally oblivious to just how necessary it is.