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Old 01-22-2013, 11:13 AM
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Supplies in Canada ??

Good day every one
I am new to knife making and so is my daughter. My daughter saw a demo on knife making while visiting a friend in the USA two months ago. Well as it turns out she thinks it would be some thing we could do together . So I am almost finished a KMG clone grinder and a small solid fuel forge and have a lot of old files to start working on. I have been searching for a source of knife making supplies here in Ontario Canada but not having much luck. I know I could order from the USA but some times the duty and taxes could be a real killer so if any one could give us some info it would be greatly appreciated .
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Old 01-22-2013, 11:35 AM
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Check out knifemaker.ca there located in Alberta and are great to deal with.


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Old 01-22-2013, 11:42 AM
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we could definately use more suppliers in Canada
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Old 01-22-2013, 12:31 PM
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Old 01-22-2013, 09:34 PM
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Knifemaker.ca has everything you will need. I'll mention it now as it will likely come up but you might want to order some 1084 steel to start. It's probably a bit more forgiving to heat treat than files. Keep us posted on your progress.
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Old 01-23-2013, 07:29 AM
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Where in Ontario are you? The Canadain knifemakers guild has a section down below. and check out Mossington knives for supplies as well. If you are in southern Ontario make plans to come to the Canadian knifemakers guild show march 9 and 10 on Airport road 4 points sheraton.Lots of good info there.
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Old 01-23-2013, 11:24 AM
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Thanks & belt order

Thank you for the replies. The grinder should be done by the weekend so its time to order some 2 X 72 belts. Could some one tell me what would make a good selection of belts to order . I already have lots of equipment for working on the handle part so the belts are mainly for steel.I will be ordering these from Canadian Knifemaker Supply or Mossington Knife Supply.
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Old 10-26-2015, 02:22 PM
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I am new to forum so Hello ,does anyone know where to purchase AcrGlas in Canada? I cant seem to find anyone.Help would be great ..
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Old 10-26-2015, 04:11 PM
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If you can't get AcraGlas then look for West Systems epoxy or maybe something from Loc-Tite...


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Old 10-27-2015, 10:16 AM
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Thanks now West systems epoxy i can get ..appreciate the patience i am a noob knife maker trying to find there way .lol Looks like USA knifemakers is willing to ship AcraGlas to me .

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Old 10-27-2015, 01:28 PM
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I have another question what is a good dye to use for epoxy coloring ? so far all i can get is Castin Craft and UVO UV-Resistant Colorants.Knife Kits has Glow in dark stuff only does any other canuck know of any good Canada suppliers ? I am lovin this forum also its an explosion of knowledge,
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Old 10-27-2015, 02:31 PM
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If you do get some AcraGlas it will come with small packets of brown and black dye. Common acrylic hobby paints found in any hobby store also work. You only need a drop or two for most knife related gluing jobs. Don't use more than necessary as it can weaken the glue....


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Old 10-28-2015, 02:19 PM
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So regular old TAMIYA acrylic hobby paint will work if so i have hundreds and i am all set ...
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Old 10-28-2015, 03:18 PM
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