The utilization of the Hollow Grind Height Calculator holds immense significance for knifemakers due to several compelling reasons:
- Precision - Attaining the correct grind height is of utmost importance in blade craftsmanship, as it guarantees the desired thickness for the cutting edge. This results in the creation of a sharp and highly efficient tool.
- Structural Durability - This calculator serves as a safeguard against both excessive and insufficient grinding, which can respectively render the blade too fragile due to thinness or less effective due to excessive thickness.
- Uniformity - Especially beneficial for knifemakers producing multiple blades, the calculator ensures uniformity across all products, upholding a consistently high level of quality.
- Efficiency and Resource Conservation - By eliminating guesswork, knifemakers save precious time and materials. Over-grinding can lead to unnecessary material wastage, while under-grinding may necessitate additional work to achieve the desired edge thickness.
Input
- Wheel Diameter - How big of a wheel are you grinding with?
- Stock Thickness - The tickness of you stock.
- Edge Thickness - This is the desired thickness of your blade edge.
Output
- Results - The height of your hollow grind that will be produced from the parameters entered.
Calculator Created by: Jacob Christian - Besslen Bladeworks