DIY PROJECTS

Shop builds, jigs, and equipment guides. Click any project to watch the full build video.

DIY Disk Grinder

DIY Disk Grinder

Wiring up a VFD and motor can be daunting! This video is intended to demystify the process!

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DIY Hydraulic Press

DIY Hydraulic Press

I originally made this H-frame hydraulic press based off of Ron "Bowie" Claiborne's design back in 2006. This is a mix between a rebuild and a restoration; so I hope yall like it!

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DIY Heat Treating Oven

DIY Heat Treating Oven

This is a comprehensive tutorial on how to build a heat treatment oven. Heat treating ovens are extremely handy for knifes makers since they allow precise, accurate temperature control, which is required for some steels and for repeatability. The heat treating ovens on the market can be expensive, so the goal of this video is to provide you with a full guide on how to build one for yourself!

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