This brand new publication by legend Mastersmith duo, Kevin & Heather Harvey is now available in soft cover. American Bladesmith Society Master Bladesmiths, Kevin and Heather Harvey, will guide you through every step while creating a narrow tang knife. From selecting the correct steel to explaining the intricacies of heat treatment. Everything will be covered, from grinding and polishing blades…
Hollow punch set manufactured from high carbon steel. Hollow punches are best suitable for punching clean holes in materials like: Leather (knife sheaths, etc) PVC Rubber Cardboard Gaskets Plastic
MICROFIBER CLOTH 400mm x 400mm is ideal for wiping and storing large knives. The cloth is called a microfiber cloth, because the fibers in the cloth are sometimes 100 times thinner than a human hair. A microfiber cloth cleans better than a regular cloth, because it has a lot more smaller fibers. These small fibers attach themselves to even the…
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G10 3D-Printer Base SHEETS now available. G10 / Epoxy glass (sometimes called Garolite) is a composite material created by curing fiberglass and epoxy under high pressures. The resulting glass-epoxy laminate is extremely stable over temperature with low-moisture absorption and a high strength-to-weight ratio. It is a material that is often used in the making of circuit boards. Various Sizes and…
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R767.00–R1'064.00Price range: R767.00 through R1'064.00
The new kid on the block. CPM MagnaCut is a unique powder metallurgy stainless tool steel with a design which eliminates chromium carbide in the heat-treated microstructure. An excellent combination of toughness and wear resistance is achieved by having only small, high hardness, vanadium and niobium carbides, giving CPM MagnaCut properties similar to non-stainless steel CPM 4V. Being free from…
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The SOMTA Cobalt 4.5mm Reamer is ideal for cutting pocket knife pivot holes. It is a parallel shank machine chuck reamer. ***Holes should be drilled 4,2mm prior to reaming.
R88.00Original price was: R88.00.R84.00Current price is: R84.00.
The 4,2mm Alpen Cobalt Drill Bit is ideal for drilling holes in handle scales of folding knives. Use with the counterbores also available on this website.
R170.00–R298.00Price range: R170.00 through R298.00
Counterbore drills are used to make a counterbore hole in the material when the head of a fastener, such as a hex head or socket head cap screw, is required to be flush with or below the level of a workpiece's surface. For a spot-face, material is removed from a surface to make it flat and smooth, usually for a…
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Interscrews are a good alternative to finishing knife handles. Also known as Corby Bolts. Available in Brass and Stainless Steel. Size 7mm/5mm. Photos courtesy of David Hoehler.
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R395.00Original price was: R395.00.R335.00Current price is: R335.00.
The Art of Forging, Patterning & Coloring Damascus Steel by Carel Smith, is probably one of the best books on making Damascus Steel. If you are a beginner or a seasoned knifemaker, this book would be an asset to your knifemaking library. Carel Smith is a well known respected member of the Knifemakers Guild of South Africa. WE ONLY HAVE…
Brass Shims for Friction and liner lock folding knives. Use 2 per knife. 10mm x 4,5mm x 0,1/0,2mm 12mm x 4,5mm x 0,2mm 14mm x 4,5mm x 0,2mm Sold individually.
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Stop pins are important components in the manufacture of folding knives. Used as a stopper for the folding knife blade, so that it closes and opens properly. The blade stop pins are heat-treated for low wear and increased durability. Stainless Steel Stop Pins 1,5mm, 2mm, 2,5mm and 3mm (58 Rockwell) are ideal for folding knives.
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R225.00–R381.00Price range: R225.00 through R381.00
Kirinite® Handle Material of various colours available. A synthetic material ideal for knife handles. Size may vary: 220mm x 40mm x 6,5mm strip / 225mm x 38mm x 6mm
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Small Quench Tank with Lid, ideal for quenching blades in proper quench oil (canola is for chips). The Small Tank holds 9 liters of Quench Oil. Dimensions: 120mm x 800mm. The Large Tank holds 14 liters of Quench Oil. Dimensions: 150mm x 800mm (can be ordered)
R729.00Original price was: R729.00.R629.00Current price is: R629.00.
Knife Engineering by Dr Larrin Thomas is a comprehensive guide to a wide range of knife steels. Knife Engineering: Steel, Heat Treating, and Geometry By Dr. Larrin Thomas is a great addition to your knifemaking library. How to make the highest performing knives. A book for knife enthusiasts, knifemakers, and blade-smiths. Not a how-to on knifemaking or blade-smithing but an…
Leather Emboss Stamp SET - 20 piece is the ideal addition to your leather work kit. Leather stamping can be a fun project. Make any knife sheath unique with various stamp patterns. While it may sound complicated, it's surprisingly easy to stamp leather with the right supplies. All you need are leather stamps and a hammer to create custom stamped…
Range of application of the 1,6mm HSS Sprint Master Drill Bit: HSS twist drill: toughness and precision combined with excellent cutting efficiency for drilling alloyed carbon and plain steel. Ideal for hand held operations. Ideal for drilling pin holes in knife handles. The alternative is the Pferd 1,6mm HSS or Cobalt.
R279.00–R282.00Price range: R279.00 through R282.00
WÜRTH Safety Glasses are good quality eye protection at an affordable price. It is always 'Wurth' it to protect your eyes!! Available in Ergo Top Overspec to wear over your prescription glasses, and Diopter bi-focal magnifying safety glasses 1,5 or 2,0 magnification.
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Birchwood Casey Gun Stock Sealer and Filler 90ml, ideal to seal and finish gun stocks and wood on knife handles. Genuine Birchwood Casey product 3 fl. oz (90ml) Professional gun stock finish A unique blend of finest carnauba, beeswax and silicone. Suitable for wood, metals and leather. Care must be taken when applying - please use in a well-ventilated area…
Birchwood Casey Perma Blue® Paste Gun Blue, offers you the best ways to touch up scratches and worn spots or even completely re-blue most guns. It will give a non-streaky, even blue-black finish to steel (except stainless). Both Perma Blue® liquid gun blue and paste gun blue provide great blueing to metal that has already been thoroughly cleaned and is…
Birchwood Casey® Brass Black Metal Finish - 90ml is a fast-acting liquid used by gunsmiths and industry to blacken or antique brass, copper and bronze parts. Easy to apply with no dimensional change. Often used to mark cartridge cases to identify loads. Excellent for blackening name plates, plaques, castings, sculptures and other home, workshop and hobby uses. Colour varies depending on…
Pratley® Slow-Set Clear Epoxy 500ml is ideal for knife handles and projects that require slow curing of the glue. This is a standard (Slow setting) version of Pratley Quickset® Clear Glue. Each pack contains 2 x 250ml jars. Suggested Uses: Repair broken ornaments. Repair glass items. Stick model radio control aircraft parts. Stick semi-precious stones to jewellery mountings. Repair broken…
Pratley 1-2-3 adhesive is ideal for glueing handle material. Tough Acrylic, 3rd generation adhesive Easy 3-step bonding system Excellent on aluminium and will join almost all well-matched surfaces! Will bond on mild oily surfaces Before applying glue, make the surfaces flat and clean. Handle material can be cleaned with Acetone to remove any oil or residue that might compromise the…
NEW STOCK!!! Various indigenous and international Natural Wood Blocks and scales available from time to time. Ideal for knife handles or pen blanks. Please note that Colours and patterns may vary from photos. 40mm x 9mm x 130mm SCALE SET approximate sizes, may vary 40mm x 28mm x 130mm SOLID BLOCK approximate sizes, may vary
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The mandrel can be used with rotary mini accessories designed for cutting/sawing, grinding and polishing applications. Tighten/loosen the supplied screw to change accessories. Fit the accessory between the supplied reinforced phenolic resin flanges and make sure that the screw on the mandrel is tightened before use.
Mini Diamond Saw Blade 30mm The cutting segment is continuous and works great for cutting marble, stone, porcelain, ceramic and hard resins. The blade maintains a long life and allows for extreme precision work. Use with the Mini Screw Mandrel Reinforced 3.2mm Shank A great alternative to diamond files, ideal for dressing belts, etc. 2 per pack
R138.00Original price was: R138.00.R134.00Current price is: R134.00.
This popular heavy-duty cutter features a contoured handle, a ratchet wheel blade lock and a heavy gauge stainless steel blade channel that holds the blade tight. With this OLFA® utility knife, you're not locked into a fixed depth; its ratchet-lock mechanism gives you unlimited blade positions. The knife has a double-honed blade for superior sharpness and edge retention. Use this…
R189.00Original price was: R189.00.R171.00Current price is: R171.00.
Hook Shaped Scriber with hardened tips SERIES 995 Accud A scriber is a hand tool used in metalworking, woodworking, and other crafts to mark lines on workpieces before cutting or shaping. It typically features a sharp, hardened steel point designed to scratch the surface of materials like metal, wood, plastic, or ceramics. The scribed lines act as guides for precision cutting, drilling,…
R755.00–R2'225.00Price range: R755.00 through R2'225.00
Various patterns of DAMASCUS / San-Mai Billets available on request, for that one of a kind, special art knife you are planning. Quality South African produced Damascus strips of different patterns and sizes to suit all tastes. The 3 smaller billets: Damascus cladding with a 52100 core and Nickel in between. The 5 longer billets: 5160, 1075, 1095 and 15N20.
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R1'164.00–R47'908.00Price range: R1'164.00 through R47'908.00
Elmax steel is a new generation stainless steel that can be hardened to between 61 and 62 HRC, significantly harder than most other stainless steel types. Generally, most other stainless steel knives can only be hardened to 58 or 59 HRC. UDDEHOLM ELMAX® SUPERCLEAN is a high chromium-vanadium-molybdenum-alloyed steel with the following characteristics: High wear resistance High compressive strength Corrosion…
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R840.00–R3'057.00Price range: R840.00 through R3'057.00
BÖHLER M390 MICROCLEAN Stainless Steel is a martensitic chromium steel produced with powder metallurgy. Due to its alloying concept this steel offers extremely high wear resistance and high corrosion resistance – the perfect combination for best application properties. M390 Stainless Steel combines the best of both worlds, creating a harder blade that is easily grindable and very tough. These characteristics…
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Klingspor GX712 JF Scallop Belts are ideal for handle grinding and shaping. The unique edge allows for easier working / grinding around uneven handle shapes. High-performance sanding belt with very flexible, yet extremely tear-resistant mixed fabric underlay, hardened corundum grain and abrasive active ingredients. Other grits available 0n back-order within 2-4 business days. Size: 25 x 2000
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SAE 1070 High Carbon Steel can be oil hardened. A popular knife steel that is very wear resistant. Can be forged. Ideal for an EDC. It is also used for railroad and street railway rails, heavy machinery parts, shafts, springs and a wide variety of hand and machine tools requiring strength and wear resistance. Heat treatment specs below. Size: 3mm…
R50.00–R1'000.00Price range: R50.00 through R1'000.00
What do you buy someone who has everything? Spoil your friends, family, or loved ones by purchasing an SD Knives and Supplies gift voucher. (and don’t forget about yourself). There are a great option for special anniversaries, birthdays, and Christmas gifts. How it works: Create your voucher by: Choose the amount, Enter your chosen recipient/s email address, Add a personal…
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SAE1085 POWDER Steel has carbon as the main alloying element within its chemical composition. It also contains up to 0.4% silicon and 1.2% manganese. In addition, the residual elements such as copper, molybdenum, aluminium, chromium and nickel are present in this steel. When combined with nickel foil in a canister, it is ideal for forging & making mosaic Damascus.
Brands may vary. TORX Impact Insert Bits / Torx Screwdriver Bits The industrial bits are precisely manufactured tools from special heavy- duty steel, superior hardness and torque which exceeds DIN and ISO requirements by up to 100%. The Industry Bits are designed for the highest requirements of industry and construction trades. The Classic Torx Bit is hardened using a special procedure.…
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The Klingspor CS920Y ceramic belts are ideal for stock removal of stainless steel and titanium where it offers particularly aggressive abrasive performance and unparalleled efficiency. The ACT (Advanced Coating Technology), has been specially engineered for metal processing and offers a multitude of advantages. These include: outstanding service life, ability to withstand unusually high loads, extensive range of application options and…
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Klingspor CS411Y Zirconia Alumina sanding belts are specially designed for grinding steel and stainless steel, which makes them ideal for stock removal. This high-performance abrasive belt specifically engineered by Klingspor to provide high aggressiveness and exceptional abrasive performance. The CS411Y is a particularly good option for stainless steel as well as for steel and grey cast iron. The belt owes…
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R230.00–R475.00Price range: R230.00 through R475.00
The White Buff/Mop STITCHED is ideal for cutting into metals. With the correct compound it will remove stretcher strains, orange peel, polishing wheel grit lines, light die marks etc. An unstitched buff is used with polishing (finishing) compound on metals. Each fold/leaf of material is approximately 1mm thick. Various sizes available on the drop-down menu. Keep the mop in an airtight container…
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R469.00–R739.00Price range: R469.00 through R739.00
52100 Carbon Steel is a very popular knife steel. It is a high carbon low alloy steel with good strength. When processed, high hardness between 62-66 HRC can be achieved after hardening, . It is hardened in oil. We recommend using the Premium Quench PQ11 - FAST, for this steel. Heat tratment specs below. Available on BACK-ORDER within 2-4 business days
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The Tork Craft Nylon Spring Clamp 4" is a useful tool for knifemaking and leatherwork. Clamp capacity: 38mm Clamp length: 100mm Body material: Nylon The jaws have swivel pads to clamp irregular shapes and to prevent surface damage when clamping. It can be used for many holding, joining and setting applications. The spring-operated jaws hold any material quickly and efficiently within its clamping…
R304.00Original price was: R304.00.R299.00Current price is: R299.00.
Birchwood Casey Super Blue® Liquid Gun Blue is a double-strength bluing solution designed for bluing highly polished steel parts and hardened steels containing nickel and chrome alloys. Super Blue Extra Strength Gun Blue is the blackest blue. Used for touching up or completely re-bluing highly polished steel parts and hardened steels containing nickel or chrome alloys. It gives one of…
Birchwood Casey Tru-Oil® Gun Stock Finish has been the professional's choice for stock finishing for over 30 years. There is no better oil finish! Use as a sealer on natural wood. Tru-Oil will dry hard making it an excellent finish for knife handles. Birchwood Casey gun stock finish has a unique blend of linseed and natural oils that dry fast…
The Staycraft 313 Leather Dressing is a great product to put a fabulous finish on knife sheaths or other leather items you make. Water based filler which seals off porous leathers as well as being used as a primer prior applying water-based dyes. Apply with a sponge or soft cloth and allow to dry. Use as a finishing coat to…
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The NEW Pferd SiC Sanding Sheets - SiC800 & SiC2500 grit water paper is now available. Ideal for your hand-sanding tasks, especially satin finish on blades. Very high grain adhesion on very flexible and light paper. Maximum abrasive performance. Can be used for wet and dry sanding. Simply add 50 sheets per grit, to cart, and we will pack a…
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R360.00–R1'215.00Price range: R360.00 through R1'215.00
80CRV2 High Carbon Steel, also known as 5160 on steroids. Although mistaken to be the new kid on the block, 80CrV2 has actually been around for ages under the common nickname “Swedish saw steel.” A high carbon chrome-vanadium, 80CrV2 is a tough as nails workhorse steel. It provides the essential qualities of a 1080-series steel, with all the perks of…
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R395.00–R409.00Price range: R395.00 through R409.00
1095 High Carbon Steel is most commonly used for forging various knife blades, especially swords. The steel is in the annealed state. Use the PQ11 (Premium Quench Oil for optimum hardening) Iron alloy contains 1.0% carbon, 0.90% manganese, 0.05% sulphur, and 0.04% phosphorus. Layer 1095 with 15N20 to forge Damascus, and etch with Ferric Chloride to bring out the contrast.…
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Range of application of the 1,7mm HSS Sprint Master Drill Bit: Industrial quality twist drill for drilling steel and steel castings, alloyed carbon and plain steel, grey iron castings, copper-alloys, nickel silver, graphite and similar materials. Ideal for drilling pin holes in knife handles.
R177.00–R353.00Price range: R177.00 through R353.00
VSM ACTiROX AK890Y Ceramic grinding belts are the latest generation of abrasives and offer very aggressive, quick grinding and maximum removal rates with the latest geometrically shaped ceramic grains to significantly increase your productivity. It is the P36 grit with a P60 grit finish!! Offering 50 % more stock removal compared to the previously leading abrasive grinding blades is now…
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The Nickel Plated SAE1085 Pellets are ideal for making canister Damascus a.k.a. mosaic Damascus. Further patterns can be made by adding Nickel Foil, and filling up the rest of the voids in the canister with 1085 powder steel, and then weld it together in a forge and using a proper press rather than a power hammer. The result will be…
Countersunk / Flat Head Torx Screws & Cap Head Torx Screws in Stainless Steel. They are ideal for securing handle scales to liners on folding knives. Available in M1,6 & M2 sizes. CAP Head and Countersink/FLAT head screws.
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Liberon Steel Wool Grade 0000 is a flexible, ultra-fine steel wool used to cut back between coats of varnish, paint or oil finishes. High-quality steel wool for cleaning, preparing and maintaining wood and metal finishes Ideal for applying wax polishes Crumble-resistant and virtually oil-free Flexible abrasive Ideal for use with paint strippers Approved by the Guild of Master Craftsmen It…
Hidden Tang Broach. It is a workshop essential when making knives with a hidden tangs or integral bolster constructions, ideal for cutting the slot for the tang to fit into. It works as a thick but narrow saw blade to cut between holes or to make a single hole rectangular. Please be aware, these things are extremely SHARP - they cut flesh…
Tufnol Fabric Micarta is a cotton fabric based laminate. Ideal as knife handle material on EDC knives. Heat resistant, and water resistant. Hard wearing material. Cross-Cut micarta also available.
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R108.00–R802.00Price range: R108.00 through R802.00
Knife blanks are available in LOR-4528 Lohmann Stainless Steel, Bohler N690 Stainless Steel or AEB-L stainless. Heat treatment specs for each steel are available on this website. Buy one of these pre-made steel knife blade blanks and customize it with a handle of your own choosing. Ideal for novice and professional knifemakers alike to eliminate the need for creating a…
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The Pferd Tungsten Carbide D-Shape Ball Burr - 3mm - Combicut - has a 3mm shank diameter. This Tungsten Carbide Burr is ideal for texturing surfaces of workpieces. Ideal for texturing bolsters and for other engraving tasks.
Norton NORaX - Blade Polishing belts are engineered 3-dimensional coated abrasive product that offers longer life, higher quality finishes, faster cut rates, and the ability to skip finishing steps, driving costs out of your finishing processes.
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R141.00Original price was: R141.00.R127.00Current price is: R127.00.
Bit Size: Ø 3.2 x 65/36 mm Packaged: Qty 1 Range of application: 5% cobalt-alloyed jobber drills with high heat-resistance for drilling steels with tensile strength over 800 N/mm², specially suitable for high alloyed steels, bearing-steels, hot/cold-rolled steel. Ideal for stainless steel. Strengths Self-centering, due to a special point shape Drilling even with the highest thermal stress up to 600°…
Various Leather Work Tools and Consumables available for your leather projects. Wax Thread, Edge bevel and stitch groover, Swivel Knife, Edge burnishing tool, leather harness needles. Depending on stock availability. Backorders available within 2 business days.
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Pferd HSSG Drill Bits (M2) STEEL 118° type Suitable for universal use on steel, cast steel, grey cast iron, annealed cast iron, bronze, brass, aluminium. Easy centring. Long tool life. Good chip removal. Back-orders available within 2 business days.
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Pferd Cobalt INOX Drill Bits are high-performance drilling tools in the INOX in HSSE-Co5 (M35) type for industrial uses. Fully ground, right-hand turning version with cross grinding. HSSE Co5 (M35) INOX 135° type Particularly well suited for tough and hard materials, such as alloyed and high strength steel, stainless steel (INOX). Robust tip profile. Very long tool life. Good chip…
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SCREW LOCK LOW STRENGTH 10gram for small-size threads, for use on brass/zinc / steel. Ideally used to keep screws in place on folding knives. Similar to Loctite. Use on: Brass Zinc Steel Low Strength Anaerobic adhesive
R54.00Original price was: R54.00.R48.00Current price is: R48.00.
It is a heavy-duty spring clamp for many holding, joining and setting applications. The spring-operated jaws hold any material quickly and efficiently within its clamping capacity. Back-orders are available within 5 working days.
ALPEN HSS COBALT DIN 338 Drill Bit 2,4mm Size: Ø 2.4 x 57/30 mm Bulk: Qty 1 Range of application: 5% cobalt-alloyed jobber drills with high heat-resistance for drilling steels with tensile strength over 800 N/mm², specially suitable for high alloyed steels, bearing-steels, hot/cold-rolled steel. Ideal for stainless steel. Strengths Self-centering, due to a special point shape Drilling even with…
Long Pin Punch Set is used to drive fasteners such as nails and dowels, make a hole, or form an indentation/impression of the tip on a workpiece. Pin Punches are used to drive or remove pins, after being loosened by a taper punch. Pin punches feature a long head the same diameter as the tip and are meant for removing tension or solid pins.
R269.00–R505.00Price range: R269.00 through R505.00
If you prefer to sharpen knives the old-fashioned way, then these water stones / wet stones are just what you need. The Corundum Combination Whetstone with a rubber base for stability is a quality product that can beat any of the new gadgets on the market. Essential, high-grade household whetstone of white corundum, highly durable and long-lasting. Generally used once…
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Pig Tail / Buff Spindle for Bench Top Grinders, ideal for attaching buff mops or deburring wheels on knife grinders or bench grinders. 12mm RIGHT HAND rotation & LEFT HAND rotation available. The 12mm pig tails have no thread on the inside. These fasten with a grub screw (supplied), on the bench grinder shaft.
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