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Bill's Blades

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My shop measures 36' X 36" and is pole building style constructed. The inside walls and doors were sprayed with 3-4 inches of polyurethane insulation. The foam adds a lot to the building structurally as well as helps to seal it. Most of the shop is dedicated towards knife making but I can pretty well handle all chores in there. The overhead has steel beams mounted to the trusses  that run from end to end as well as to the sides. I have a trolley on the beams with a chain hoist and can handle up to 2000# loads with ease. We regularly host gatherings of knife makers here at "hammer ins". These gatherings are learning experiences for all as well as an opportunity for fellowship with your peers.

8 X 16 surface grinder

vertical mill & rotary converter

combination cylinder forging  press

vertical forge

welder and tables

woodworking bench & helper "Lady"

Unigrinder

grinding center and HT oven

welder & misc.

drill presses

main workbench

Logan lathe

Sahinler 110# air hammer

my buddy - 115 # Lab "Lady" - I lost my best friend in June 06 I will listen for her footfalls in my heart forever.