Recent content by FdLtMike

Hey guys, I’m also new to the "art" of knife making and often ponder the same question but, for a different reason. Does it make me any less of a knife builder to use a stock removal method, as to taking a piece re-claimed steel and hand forging it? I use and enjoy both techniques but, it...

Awesome Work !!!!!!!

Thanks guys I will check them out.

Hey guys I'm in the process of gathering everything needed to build a grinder for my shop. I was wondering if anyone can point me in the right directon for the drive and contact wheels. I was told I can use skateboard wheels. Not sure if they will stand up to the rpm's. I was also looking at...

Ben I really like the finish on the blue one. Can you help a newbie out and go into detail about that finish. How do you "acid etch and tumble"?

Thats awesome!!!

sweet!!!!!

sweet!!!!!

Thanks guys. re-thinking my plans.

Hey guys need some help. I have a bunch of cast brass hardware that I would like to melt down for building guards and other things. I've melted lead but never brass. Any tricks or suggestions on making this project a success.