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!
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.
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.
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!
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.
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.
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
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.
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.
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.
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!!! 👍
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!
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 .
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!
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
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
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!
This is really pretty cool, but how do you deal with the curved end toward the tip on most knives. Do you have a different jig for that part or is this one intended for blunt tip knives only?
You would cut the shape of the blade in advance, in other words the shape of the knife would be cut then offered up to grinding the bevel, this would mean that the exact same bevel would be grind over the length of the cutting edge, hope this makes sense.
nice , young man teaching an old man how to make this jig very nice thank you
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!
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.
Thank you very much! Good luck with passing down the craft and building a jig of your own. All the best!
Most applicable diy jig ever, simple tools easy for remake
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.
It is the best guide I found, you are a genius, sorry for the mistakes, I do not speak English and use the translator
So, refreshing to see a young man articulate, well spoken and NOT blaring some hip hop music during video.
Great job!
Thanks!!
I built this jig with a few differences and it works really good! Very good video with excellent step by step tutorials. Thanks!
Luke Thomas glad this video could be helpful! Thanks for watching!
This is a great and simple jig to build! Great job!
Luke Thomas thanks a lot!
This is the best jig video I've seen. Thanks man. And I hate that y'all had to leave so early on alone.
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.
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!
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.
Very nice work, video and narration. Thank you
Ingenious and I'm REALLY digging the music: excellent that good sir!
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.
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.
Damn... Thanks for pointing that out. Can't believe it didn't occur to me. *Massive facepalm*
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
My work table doesn’t go beyond 90degrees, making it virtually impossible to use while grinding bevels.
Do you find all of the bevel videos Just so can put the same comment on all of them
Onya David
Clear presice and to the point. Thanks for not talking a load of crap.
That's a neat jig. Well done!
just made this perfect little tool, thank you !
Nicely done, simple, effective and easy to build.
Thanks
Great idea and video.
Thanks for the idea. Gonna make me one ASAP
great video nice fixture does the job well
Man that was a great jig i am building one for sure thank you!!!!
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.
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.
great job . nice hobby .
Looks good and easy to build.
went here for the jig and im glad that i found a channel that im really liking
Nice!!! I had everything but the bold figured out, now i know how to finish my jig. Thanks!!
Great jig. I am going to try it- thanks
Thank you. I think this is the best jig I've seen. Easy to make, accurate grinds, whats not to like? Hood tutorial.
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.
Cool jig man. The washers and bolts are a nice touch.
That's a different way than what I have seen. Looks really good man
Nice and simple, allows for personal changes.
Excelente trabajo hermano, saludos desde Managua, Nicaragua
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!!! 👍
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!
Thanks for the video, that is a very nice system you made.
I am happy to hear you brother 💟
That is a kick ass jig. I might use various lengths of tube for the angle instead of washers. Nice work
Best job you have done keep it up
dude this project is awesome!
Thanks!
Nice job on the beveled edge, well done buddy. Thanks for the video.
Awesome job young man very impressive. Good looking jig too.
Watched other videos but yours is the best one. Great job! I’m building yours, thanks for the video.
Beau travail Bravo et merci
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 .
Thanks bud!! I'm going hinge shopping tomorrow!
that’s awesome! Very clever and simple design!
Good job,Boy. I like yours job. 👍👍👍
Good job, and good luck with your knife making projects!
A very inspiring, practical and easy to follow. Thank you young man..
Muy bueno el video saludos amigo Daniel
This is a great idea! I can see some usefulness with sharpening lawn mower blades as well! Nice work
I bet it would work great for mower blades! Thanks for watching!
Very simple and very nice!
Thanks!
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!
Made it and it worked great
I'm definitely building a version of this, nice jig.
Nice job and idea. Thank you Well done.
Thanks for watching!
One of the most handy jigs I've ever seen. Thanks for the idea!
Thanks for sharing. Smart and simple, and the most important: it works ! Good job
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
That's good idea and very simple, thanks 😊👍
Thanks for the design for the common man.
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
Craig Lumpy Lemke Thanks for watching! I'm glad you liked the video!
Craig Lumpy Lemke
What Craig said. Very well done!
Thanks!
Why not use magnets too hold blade istead of clamp on knife bevels
Awesome vid man. Thank you. This is going to be super helpful for me. 👍🏻
Nicely made tacks
Bravo, sir. ❤
Pretty cool. Keep up the good work. Nice to see young talent.
Thank you very much!
Nicely done!
Thanks!
i love that jig. I will be making one.
brilliant simple and functional
Congratulations, very good!
great narration and good music at a low volume is enjoyable.
unclebuck thanks for watching!
Nice job!
Pretty cool! Thanks for the idea.
Thanks for the video. I made one if these today, best grinds I've made. Thanks!
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!
AWESOME!!! Just what I was looking for!
Nevermind definitely much bigger curious if the one I have will still work
Great idea!!!
That is a cool jig that works. I'm gonna borrow your design. Thanks.
Great video. Thanks.
Hey mate how do you do a radius on the end of a knife?
you would have to free hand that or tip the jig up to either side which would also be freehand
Great jig. I imagine you could fine tune the angle by turning the lower nut. Nice job..
Thats awesome bro... 👍
Slick! Love it. Thanks for a great video!
Hola.....es una muy buena idea.....te felicito y te saludo desde Argentina - Córdoba....👍👍👍👌👌👌👌
Great idea
Nice design but I think you could have used the Jack screw and Dunaway of all those washers
Pro master you made master piece maker
Thanks
I like it! Thanks for the idea! Great video!
This is really pretty cool, but how do you deal with the curved end toward the tip on most knives. Do you have a different jig for that part or is this one intended for blunt tip knives only?
You would cut the shape of the blade in advance, in other words the shape of the knife would be cut then offered up to grinding the bevel, this would mean that the exact same bevel would be grind over the length of the cutting edge, hope this makes sense.
Dude, You are so smart! Great job! Pitter Patter!
Great idea man!
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!
Just starting my journey into knife making and this jig looks pretty easy to make, thanks for a good video.
Good job 👍
Excelente idea 👌