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It's more than a couple thousandths...it's probably the worst I've done so far. I was kind of figuring I was going to have to start over, just thought I'd ask before I did. I didn't think about using the press.. I'll look at it again when I get home but I think the two areas where the drill...

So I missed the center line when drilling holes for the tang in a guard and ended up with a loose guard that looks janky. It fits but there are gaps from the drill bit missing (and one catching and going all the way through when I was trying to ream out the under side). Any ideas on a way to...

That looks awesome!! ....it also looks like it was a pain in the ass!! lol

I use West Systems G-flex. there's lots of dye's you can buy from USA Knifemaker under the "Adhesives" and "Alumilite" sections. I've used the powders before with the epoxy and it leaves a really cool sparkle and color to it.

I've heard good things about Chili Forges. That's my next planned purchase when I can afford it, as mine is a cheap one I've had for years and is worn out. https://chileforge.com/

I haven't actually posted much of anything on here before, so I thought it was probably about time.. Sorry for the low quality on some of them. There's more on my website, if anyone is interested. Facebook.com/DuckheadForge

I've started doing the same thing.. Dry ice isn't super expensive, but it does add up. It's a little easier and faster to do a batch of them then finish them out individually.

I got AAA from here, but they have 50 as well: http://store.duboischemicals.com/50-quench-oil/ http://store.duboischemicals.com/aaa-quench-oil/

On New Jersey Steel Baron for a 1.5" x 48" x .25" piece of 1084 it says it weighs 5.41lbs, which comes out to about $6.57 a pound. They don't have 1080 but I'm sure it's pretty close to the same price.

That looks awesome! How did you do that patina?

I think mine is 3:1 and I etch names, etc on AEB-L. I use vinyl to cover the blade with what i want etched cut out. It takes like 30 minutes, but it does etch stainless.

I'm the same with NJ Steel's procedure, and cryo with dry ice. I have one set of plates and use a shop vac on the "blow" port for forced air. I use nuclayer anti-scale instead of foil now. I still do them one at a time for the most part though, maybe two if they're not big and I think the...

Where did you get that?? I want one!! lol

I live in Nicholson. It's like 20 minutes north of Athens. Like 2-3 hours north of you.