Sharpened Perspectives

Sharpened Perspectives Podcast Episode 18 ________________________________________ Description: Alex, Jim and Ken discuss deburring and finishing methods, equipment, media and tooling. They discuss the nuances of different CAM systems and the future of the Sharpened Perspectives Patreon account. ________________________________________ Resources mentioned in the episode: https://www.preferredabrasives.com/product/green-wheel/https://www.brushresearch.com/product-line.php?line=13 ________________________________________ Podcast Links: Support: Patreon - http://www.patreon.com/sharpenedperspectives Engage: Facebook Group - https://www.facebook.com/groups/1677029426043013 Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/sharpenedperspectivespodcast/ Subscribe: Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/3OcCSt1b7NtWxfDi08gfOH YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@SharpenedPerspectives Amazon Music - https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/41c333dd-23dc-4d80-9579-6cff60b10aff/sharpened-perspectives Apple Podcasts - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/sharpened-perspectives/id1701686986 Castbox - https://castbox.fm/channel/id5542824 Google Podcasts - https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly9hbmNob3IuZm0vcy9lNTBhMzVkMC9wb2RjYXN0L3Jzcw iHeartRadio - https://www.iheart.com/podcast/269-sharpened-perspectives-120518842/ Overcast - https://overcast.fm/p4391579-qPyVy4 Pocket Casts - https://pca.st/zrdz6p28 Radio Republic - https://radiopublic.com/sharpened-perspectives-Wl4eyL ________________________________________ Who we are: Ken Spaulding Zodiac Engineering Website - https://www.zodiaceng.com Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/zodiaceng Facebook Group - https://www.facebook.com/groups/1838692296486923 Jim Vandeveld Hellion Machine Collective LLC Website - https://www.hellionmachinecollective.com Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/hmc.knives/ Facebook Group - https://www.facebook.com/groups/173925576573312 Alex Steingraber SPK Unlimited LLC Website - https://www.spkultd.com Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/alexsteingraber/ ________________________________________ Drop Notifications: Be sure to sign up for our Email Newsletters on our websites for Drop Notifications. ________________________________________ Podcast tools we use: Microphones - https://rode.com/en-us Recording Software - https://riverside.fm/ Peripherals - https://www.logitech.com ________________________________________

Sharpened Perspectives Podcast Episode 17 ________________________________________ Description: Jim, Alex and Ken catch up after CCKS, talk finishing processes, go over the advantages of utilizing CNC machines for knife making and how the stigma of certain equipment is finally dying. Jim buys a 3d printer. ________________________________________ Resources mentioned in the episode: https://en.avalon-machines.pl/products-2/disc-finishing-machines/stand-alone-units/disc-finishing-machine-te10/ ________________________________________ Podcast Links: Support: Patreon - http://www.patreon.com/sharpenedperspectives Engage: Facebook Group - https://www.facebook.com/groups/1677029426043013 Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/sharpenedperspectivespodcast/ Subscribe: Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/3OcCSt1b7NtWxfDi08gfOH YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@SharpenedPerspectives Amazon Music - https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/41c333dd-23dc-4d80-9579-6cff60b10aff/sharpened-perspectives Apple Podcasts - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/sharpened-perspectives/id1701686986 Castbox - https://castbox.fm/channel/id5542824 Google Podcasts - https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly9hbmNob3IuZm0vcy9lNTBhMzVkMC9wb2RjYXN0L3Jzcw iHeartRadio - https://www.iheart.com/podcast/269-sharpened-perspectives-120518842/ Overcast - https://overcast.fm/p4391579-qPyVy4 Pocket Casts - https://pca.st/zrdz6p28 Radio Republic - https://radiopublic.com/sharpened-perspectives-Wl4eyL ________________________________________ Who we are: Ken Spaulding Zodiac Engineering Website - https://www.zodiaceng.com Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/zodiaceng Facebook Group - https://www.facebook.com/groups/1838692296486923 Jim Vandeveld Hellion Machine Collective LLC Website - https://www.hellionmachinecollective.com Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/hmc.knives/ Facebook Group - https://www.facebook.com/groups/173925576573312 Alex Steingraber SPK Unlimited LLC Website - https://www.spkultd.com Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/alexsteingraber/ ________________________________________ Drop Notifications: Be sure to sign up for our Email Newsletters on our websites for Drop Notifications. ________________________________________ Podcast tools we use: Microphones - https://rode.com/en-us Recording Software - https://riverside.fm/ Peripherals - https://www.logitech.com ________________________________________

Sharpened Perspectives Podcast Episode 16 ________________________________________ Description: Jim and Alex are both out for this episode. Ken goes over Datum M - Rev A changes in Fusion 360. ________________________________________ Resources mentioned in the episode: Autodesk Fusion 360 - https://www.autodesk.com/products/fusion-360/overview ________________________________________ Podcast Links: Support: Patreon - http://www.patreon.com/sharpenedperspectives Engage: Facebook Group - https://www.facebook.com/groups/1677029426043013 Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/sharpenedperspectivespodcast/ Subscribe: Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/3OcCSt1b7NtWxfDi08gfOH YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@SharpenedPerspectives Amazon Music - https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/41c333dd-23dc-4d80-9579-6cff60b10aff/sharpened-perspectives Apple Podcasts - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/sharpened-perspectives/id1701686986 Castbox - https://castbox.fm/channel/id5542824 Google Podcasts - https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly9hbmNob3IuZm0vcy9lNTBhMzVkMC9wb2RjYXN0L3Jzcw iHeartRadio - https://www.iheart.com/podcast/269-sharpened-perspectives-120518842/ Overcast - https://overcast.fm/p4391579-qPyVy4 Pocket Casts - https://pca.st/zrdz6p28 Radio Republic - https://radiopublic.com/sharpened-perspectives-Wl4eyL ________________________________________ Who we are: Ken Spaulding Zodiac Engineering Website - https://www.zodiaceng.com Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/zodiaceng Facebook Group - https://www.facebook.com/groups/1838692296486923 Jim Vandeveld Hellion Machine Collective LLC Website - https://www.hellionmachinecollective.com Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/hmc.knives/ Facebook Group - https://www.facebook.com/groups/173925576573312 Alex Steingraber SPK Unlimited LLC Website - https://www.spkultd.com Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/alexsteingraber/ ________________________________________ Drop Notifications: Be sure to sign up for our Email Newsletters on our websites for Drop Notifications. ________________________________________ Podcast tools we use: Microphones - https://rode.com/en-us Recording Software - https://riverside.fm/ Peripherals - https://www.logitech.com ________________________________________

Sharpened Perspectives Podcast Episode 15 ________________________________________ Description: Jim is in the final week of California Custom Knife Show ( CCKS ) preparation. Alex is wrapping up a new workholding solution and Ken is running Datum blades, prepping for heat treat. ________________________________________ Resources mentioned in the episode: California Custom Knife Show - https://r1promotions.com/ccks-fall/ ________________________________________ Podcast Links: Support: Patreon - http://www.patreon.com/sharpenedperspectives Engage: Facebook Group - https://www.facebook.com/groups/1677029426043013 Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/sharpenedperspectivespodcast/ Subscribe: Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/3OcCSt1b7NtWxfDi08gfOH YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@SharpenedPerspectives Amazon Music - https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/41c333dd-23dc-4d80-9579-6cff60b10aff/sharpened-perspectives Apple Podcasts - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/sharpened-perspectives/id1701686986 Castbox - https://castbox.fm/channel/id5542824 Google Podcasts - https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly9hbmNob3IuZm0vcy9lNTBhMzVkMC9wb2RjYXN0L3Jzcw iHeartRadio - https://www.iheart.com/podcast/269-sharpened-perspectives-120518842/ Overcast - https://overcast.fm/p4391579-qPyVy4 Pocket Casts - https://pca.st/zrdz6p28 Radio Republic - https://radiopublic.com/sharpened-perspectives-Wl4eyL ________________________________________ Who we are: Ken Spaulding Zodiac Engineering Website - https://www.zodiaceng.com Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/zodiaceng Facebook Group - https://www.facebook.com/groups/1838692296486923 Jim Vandeveld Hellion Machine Collective LLC Website - https://www.hellionmachinecollective.com Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/hmc.knives/ Facebook Group - https://www.facebook.com/groups/173925576573312 Alex Steingraber SPK Unlimited LLC Website - https://www.spkultd.com Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/alexsteingraber/ ________________________________________ Drop Notifications: Be sure to sign up for our Email Newsletters on our websites for Drop Notifications. ________________________________________ Podcast tools we use: Microphones - https://rode.com/en-us Recording Software - https://riverside.fm/ Peripherals - https://www.logitech.com ________________________________________

Ken and Jim talk about how they met, where they currently are with their shops, and how they are preparing for an upcoming knife show in September.

Sharpened Perspectives Podcast Episode 14 ________________________________________ Description: Jim discusses his final weeks prep before CCKS.. Ken plans for an upcoming auction. Alex goes over shop prep for additional machines.Additional discussion regarding knife steels, workholding and process efficiencies. ________________________________________ Resources mentioned in the episode: Small quantity knife steel - https://newjerseysteelbaron.com/5C Collet Fixture - https://eaglerockonline.com/milling/Pierson Workholding - https://piersonworkholding.com/pro-pallet-system/ ________________________________________ Podcast Links: Support: Patreon - http://www.patreon.com/sharpenedperspectives Engage: Facebook Group - https://www.facebook.com/groups/1677029426043013 Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/sharpenedperspectivespodcast/ Subscribe: Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/3OcCSt1b7NtWxfDi08gfOH YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@SharpenedPerspectives Amazon Music - https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/41c333dd-23dc-4d80-9579-6cff60b10aff/sharpened-perspectives Apple Podcasts - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/sharpened-perspectives/id1701686986 Castbox - https://castbox.fm/channel/id5542824 Google Podcasts - https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly9hbmNob3IuZm0vcy9lNTBhMzVkMC9wb2RjYXN0L3Jzcw iHeartRadio - https://www.iheart.com/podcast/269-sharpened-perspectives-120518842/ Overcast - https://overcast.fm/p4391579-qPyVy4 Pocket Casts - https://pca.st/zrdz6p28 Radio Republic - https://radiopublic.com/sharpened-perspectives-Wl4eyL ________________________________________ Who we are: Ken Spaulding Zodiac Engineering Website - https://www.zodiaceng.com Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/zodiaceng Facebook Group - https://www.facebook.com/groups/1838692296486923 Jim Vandeveld Hellion Machine Collective LLC Website - https://www.hellionmachinecollective.com Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/hmc.knives/ Facebook Group - https://www.facebook.com/groups/173925576573312 Alex Steingraber SPK Unlimited LLC Website - https://www.spkultd.com Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/alexsteingraber/ ________________________________________ Drop Notifications: Be sure to sign up for our Email Newsletters on our websites for Drop Notifications. ________________________________________ Podcast tools we use: Microphones - https://rode.com/en-us Recording Software - https://riverside.fm/ Peripherals - https://www.logitech.com ________________________________________

Sharpened Perspectives Podcast Episode 13 ________________________________________ Description: This week we talk about CNC Mill Tool Breakage Detection (Brother Speedio and Haas), Tool Length Offsets, Sub Programs and Post Processor modifications. We also go over updated sharpening processes, workholding ideas, spindle grippers and folding knife hardware. ________________________________________ Resources mentioned in the episode: Accu-Finish Precision Tool Grinder - https://accu-finish.com/ Deckle SO Style Grinder (Clone) - https://www.shars.com/universal-end-mill-cutter-drill-bit-grinder-sharpener AmeriBrade Knife Sharpener Attachment - https://www.ameribrade.com/kit-products/kit-sharpening-attachment Spindle Gripper - https://gimbelautomation.com/ Pneumatic Vise Actuator - https://www.lightsoutmfg.com/products/p/cnc-vise-actuatorKnife Dogs Pivot Lap - https://usaknifemaker.com/pivot-lap-basic-knifedogs-5-bushing-model.html Skiff Workshop Knife Bearings - https://www.skiffmadeblades.com/ Eze-Lap Diamond Hone - http://eze-lap.com/products/diamond-hone-stone/ ________________________________________ Podcast Links:Support:Patreon - http://www.patreon.com/sharpenedperspectives Engage:Facebook Group - https://www.facebook.com/groups/1677029426043013 Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/sharpenedperspectivespodcast/ Subscribe:Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/3OcCSt1b7NtWxfDi08gfOH YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@SharpenedPerspectives Amazon Music - https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/41c333dd-23dc-4d80-9579-6cff60b10aff/sharpened-perspectives Apple Podcasts - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/sharpened-perspectives/id1701686986 Castbox - https://castbox.fm/channel/id5542824 Google Podcasts - https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly9hbmNob3IuZm0vcy9lNTBhMzVkMC9wb2RjYXN0L3Jzcw iHeartRadio - https://www.iheart.com/podcast/269-sharpened-perspectives-120518842/ Overcast - https://overcast.fm/p4391579-qPyVy4 Pocket Casts - https://pca.st/zrdz6p28 Radio Republic - https://radiopublic.com/sharpened-perspectives-Wl4eyL ________________________________________ Who we are:Ken Spaulding Zodiac Engineering Website - https://www.zodiaceng.com Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/zodiaceng Facebook Group - https://www.facebook.com/groups/1838692296486923 Jim Vandeveld Hellion Machine Collective LLC Website - https://www.hellionmachinecollective.com Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/hmc.knives/ Facebook Group - https://www.facebook.com/groups/173925576573312 Alex Steingraber SPK Unlimited LLC Website - https://www.spkultd.com Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/alexsteingraber/ ________________________________________ Drop Notifications: Be sure to sign up for our Email Newsletters on our websites for Drop Notifications. ________________________________________ Podcast tools we use: Microphones - https://rode.com/en-us Recording Software - https://riverside.fm/ Peripherals - https://www.logitech.com ________________________________________

Jim, Ken and Alex go over upcoming workholding changes for higher density, and longer unattended run times.

Jim is in Montana for the week while Ken and Alex dive into grinding blades with CBN Cup Wheels in the mill.

Alex Steingraber from SPK Unlimited LLC joins Jim and Ken for Episode 10. We briefly talk about how Alex started SPK and dive into the current status of all of our knives and shops. SPK Unlimited LLC HMC Knives Zodiac Engineering

Ken and Jim talk about the least glamourous parts of knife making. Blasting, fitting, finishing and sharpening and how they plan to improve their processes moving forward. They also go over some inspection techniques, probing and calibrating new styli. Q-Mark - Same Day Styli https://cmms.com/collections/machine-tool-styli

Ken and Jim recap this past weekends knife show, The Makers Syndicate.

Ken and Jim recap this past weeks progress and navigate through this final week before The Makers Syndicate knife show in Indianapolis, Indiana on September 17, 2023. Knife Dogs - Pivot Lap https://usaknifemaker.com/pivot-lap-basic-knifedogs-5-bushing-model.html

Ken and Jim talk a bit about how they balance their shops and families, go over recent struggles including machine crashes and the next ten days before The Makers Syndicate knife show in Indianapolis Indiana on September 17th 2023.

Ken and Jim dive into lock geometry, grinding vs milling lock faces, and some lock bar details on Ken's Datum M folder.