036 Show Info – All about Sanding Belts with Phoenix Abrasives

Show Topic: Sean Ryan and Greg Magnuson –  All about Sanding Belts

Overview: As listeners to the show, you will more than likely are a knifemaker or know a little more than the average bear about knifemaking.  One of the most important aspects of this unique craft is the grinders that we all use.  Sean and Greg are on the show today to explain some of the nuances to sanding belts and help to give all of us some better knowledge to select the right belt for the right application.  Also, Dan is taking notes throughout the podcast, so you know there has to be a lot of good info being shared!  Hope you all enjoy this next podcast on the Knife Perspective!

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• Olde Towne Cutlery
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• Dragonfly Blade Works
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• Dogwood Custom Knives
• KH Daily Knives 

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• Olde Towne Cutlery
  • Dogwood Custom Knives
  • KHDaily Knives
• Knife Center
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Knife Perspective Exclusive News!!!

Kyle is going to be doing knifemaking full time!

Shout Outs / Gear Talk 

• Willmont Grinders – Dan finally pulled the trigger on a new Quatro grinder.  

Guild watch 

• Sc guild had their second meeting last weekend and had about 50-60 people in attendance.   I would like to thank everyone that came out.  
  •  We are looking for someone in the northern part of the state that would be willing to host a meeting to try and make it easier for  people up there to make a meeting.  If you are interested please email me.  We will help with the process and running the meeting 
• Midwest Knifemakers Guild
  • Saturday April 24th in Mankato, MN 

Interview 

Nothing like throwing sparks and fire to make one think of a Phoenix,  in fact I have always thought of a phoenix tail when seeing sparks come off my grinder.  If you are like me and have alway wondered if that is where phoenix abrasives got the idea for their name then you are in luck because we are about to find out that and so much.   Welcome Sean and greg from phoenix to the podcast

Early Years / Family

• Where did you grow up 
• How did you meet your wife and wear does it rank on the Dan and Kyle scale 
• What was your guys first knife 
• Why / how did you get started in the abrasive industry 

Abrasive Belts

• Can you give us kind of an ABC basic knowledge of how an abrasive works / what happens 
  • Belts and paper
• Different media types of abrasives and what they are used for 
  • Aluminum Oxide – entry level  great for handles or wood
  • Zircona – A do everything belt – more life than AO – Great for big steel removal tasks – Also sharp grain to help cut hard woods like Cocobolo / Ironwood  
  • Ceramic – The high performance belt – Longest life belts – Excels for big steel removal tasks
    • Purple
      • Exotic steels – needs lots of pressure to break down grains
    • Orange 
      • Norton Blaze like 
  • Gator Skin / Structured Abrasives  layers of ceramic 
• Belt weight backings
  • X – Best for bevels 
  • Y –  Best for heavy grinding 
  • J Flex – Best for handles 
• Backing material and why it is important 
• What are signs of a quality product what should makes look for 
• Scalloped belts

Phoenix Abrasives Recommendations for Steels Dan Uses

• Stainless Steels
  • CPM-154 – VSM or Purple Ceramic
  • S35vn – Purple Ceramic
  • AEB-L – Orange Ceramic or VSM
• Carbon Steels
  • 1095 – Red Ripper
  • 1085 – Red Ripper
  • O1 / 5160 – Orange Ceramic or Zirconia
• Other materials like micarta and wood aluminum oxide zecomia 

Care and Maintenance 

• Keep them dry and at a constant temperature
• When storing, keep ends of belts from getting pinched

How can one get the most life out of there belts

• Pressure to break down abrasive grain to expose more grinding material

Business    

• How long has phoenix been in the abrasive business 
• When did knife making become a focus 
  • What are some of the challenges getting into the knife making world  
• How has the lack of shows this year effected yall  
• Anything new coming out this year 
• If someone has questions what other than this podcast is there a another good source of info 

Find more about Phoenix Abrasives / Where to Buy

• Website – http://www.phoenixabrasives.com/ 
• Instagram – https://www.instagram.com/phoenixabrasives/ 
• Facebook – https://www.facebook.com/PhoenixAbrasivesInc 

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