Knifemaker from Leduc County

[DanCom]

Hey all,

I am a 40-something knifemaker from Leduc County Alberta. I have made all of my tools: a 2x72" 2hp, variable speed belt grinder, 12" disc sander, an electric heat treatment oven, gas forge etc. Most of the plans are at my blog. I am learning more about casting and mokume gane now and want to move into the jewelry department to accompany my knives.

Thanks for having me. I hope that I can contribute to the group.

Dan Comeau

 

[EricB]

Hey Dan! What's the link to your blog? Looking forward to seeing your work!

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[Alexander]

Hey Dan welcome to the form. Be sure to show off some of your knives and that beltsander you mentioned. Sounds awsome!

 

[PeterT]

Variable belt grinder! Electric heat treat oven! SCHWING! Yes please show your stuff. Last fall I went to Reynolds museum where some knife makers craftsman were displaying their craft. Awesome stuff. I avoided the vortex effect because that could easily become another side hobby. I'm very interested in your heat treating process in particular.

 

[DanCom]

Thanks for the warm welcome guys. I too have been to the metal art show at the Reynolds Alberta Museum in Wetaskiwin. A friend of mine (fellow knifemaker) is the manager there.
My latest project is an air/hydraulic 20t press for forge welding. I hope to be able to send you some picks this weekend.

My blog is: http://dcknives.blogspot.ca

Cheers!

Dan

 

[EricB]

I checked out your blog and website a bit, awesome work!! Your knives are beautiful, I'm sure we'll all have some questions for you down the road.