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guideclamp i use to keep straight grind lines
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I made this clamp to help me keep my grind lines straight

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I start my grind low and work my way up half way. then i concentrate on moving the bevel forward and when i'm over 3/4 in length, i start moving my lines up and forward until i reach the point where i want to stop. where the grind starts along the guide, a radius will form when using a disc sander. with the guide still in place i smooth out the radius somewhat but leave this area slightly thick for added strength. remember, a corner with a radius is stronger than a perfectly square corner.

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This is my disc sander. I can put the disc on either end. It is held in place by a setscrew. I do my chisel grinds on the disc and use my belt sander to smooth the lines.

Below are 2 wheels that i use to put a satin finish on my knives if i want a soft looking finish. I use the one on the right mainly.

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