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    Cerakoted my rifle

    I've used the oven cure (H-Series) Cerakote on some knives I've made previously, but wanted to try it on a rifle. Took me a few minutes to get over the though of sandblasting a nearly new S&W M&P 15X but it had to be done. Took quite a while to sandblast all of the parts down to bare metal...
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    CPM S35 VN Heat treatment

    I've tried to search for some information on Heat treating CPM S35 VN but have had some difficulty finding results. My question is, is the heat treatment for CPM S35 VN the same as it is for S 30? thanks in advance!
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    Latest Knives

    I've been working on these three knives for the last two weekends. Finally have them finished! #1 CPM 154 Mirror Finish Dyed Yellow stabilized Box Elder Burl Mosaic Pins File work along handle Nickel Silver Bolsters #2 CPM 154 Mirror Finish Stabilized Maple Burl Mosaic Pins...
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    Makers mark opinion

    #3 for me.
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    Etching Question/Problem

    Rudy, I tried your technique with he t-shirt and nail. The mark came out much clearer and cleaner however I can't seem to get it as deep as I would like. I was using the personlalizer plus set at the maximum setting of 5 when I did the etch phase as well as the mark phase. Thanks again...
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    Etching Question/Problem

    Thanks for the information. I will be etching a knife tomorrow and will post the result.
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    Etching Question/Problem

    I know this topic has been addressed before but I can't find it in my searches. When I etch my maker's mark on a knife I use a stencil from Ernie and a personalizer plus. I always use blue painters tape to keep my stencil flat an the blade. I use the felt pads that came with the machine as...
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    Thin Blue Line

    Here is one I just finished today. Blade is hollow ground from CPM-154 1/4 inch bar stock and mirror polished. The blade is 5 1/4 inches long and the overall length of the knife is 10 inches. Stainless loveless bolts hold the polished linen micarta scales on to the full tang. The scales are...
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    Need advice on purchases

    I own a TW90 and absolutely love it! I have looked at the surface grinding attachment but haven't made the purchase yet although it is on my priority list of future purchases. I would definitely recommend a disc grinder if you don't already have one.
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    Liontribe Havok

    That is a great looking knife. What is the pistol?
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    Marking a coated blade?

    I am no pro, but what i do is etch my maker's mark really deep then cerakote over it. Cerakote calls for a thin application and if you etch your mark deep enough it will still be visible.
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    Filework in progress

    Awesome!
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    Latest Knife & a Turkey

    Thanks for all of the great comments! Yes, the turkey was a Merriams, shot southwest of Flagstaff, AZ.
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    Latest Knife & a Turkey

    I am sure that most of you feel the same way I do in that you can't find enough time to stay in the workshop. So in between a full time job, baseball practice for two young boys and some great hunting trips i found some time to finish this knife. The knife is hollow ground from CPM 154 bar...
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    First Knife with Cerakote

    This is the first time I've used a sprayer. I spent a lot of time reading and watching videos on the net. I think the process is fairly easy. Next time I do it i will do several blades. This will save on the prep and cleanup time.
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    First Knife with Cerakote

    Here is my first try with Cerakote. The CPM-154 hollow ground blade is 5 1/2 inches long with the overall length of the knife is 11 inches. The full tang knife was ground from 5/32 stock. The handles are rough contoured green canvas Micarta with a red fiber liner. Stainless steel loveless...
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    Large Clip Point

    Largest knife I have made yet. 5 3/4 inch blade hollow ground from 5/32 CMP 154 bar stock. Handles are ironwood with a stainless bolster and red fiber spacer. overall length is 10 5/8 inches. In hindsight I should have put the forward mosaic pin in a little higher on the handle...
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    D2 Burl Fighter

    That is a beautiful knife! The grinds look flawless.
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