Shop Tour

Update: Here are a few pics of the new Fadal TRM. In order to fit the new mill, the shop had to take on a major renovation and addition. Where the mill currently resides used to be where the cars were parked. To the right of the mill you can see the grinding room which was along one of the outside walls.

Todd and Tanya toasting the new mill!

Gotta keep a hand on the big red button

Look at it go!

All of my knives are made via the stock removal process. All blades are hollow ground and blade finish is accomplished via hand sanding up to 2500 grit. All of my blades receive an excellent heat treat by an aerospace heat-treating firm here in the northwest that understands exotic alloys. I employ high-tech stainless steels and Titanium in the construction of most of my knives. Occasionally I will use A-2 or D-2 tool steels on request. If Damascus is to be used for blade material, I use Devin Thomas and Tom Ferry Damascus steel. I select handle material for beauty and durability, and select the most appropriate material for the knife at hand.

Bridgeport Milling Machine	Mini-mill with mini-lathe in the background	Surface Grinder
A look into the grinding room	The grinders	Belts and blades
Homemade press	Surface plate and precision layout tools