Recent content by NickWheeler

Just to clear up any confusion, here's my email to Vern. ;) " Hi Vern- Okay, I think I know what you saw now... I was probably talking about belt grease. I don't really ever use it on my belt grinders, but I do use it on my variable speed 9" disc sander. I grind a blade on the belt...

Nice!!! :cool: For anyone that doesn't know--- that's a smoke'n deal on a 3 bar composite. There's a lot of work represented in that billet, especially being so clean and showing such control. :1:

Thank you fellas! :) This knife is sold now. :)

Thanks for the kind words guys!!! :)

Thank you guys, I really appreciate it! :)

Thanks for looking guys/gals :)

Hi folks :) Well, it's been a while since I've posted here... but I'm going to make time to visit more often. I went ahead and renewed my membership too. :) I have a new knife finished up, and it's ready to go to a new home. :) Blade- Length- 8-5/8" Width- 1-1/2" (at widest point)...

SWEET!!!! :D Color me green! Are they set with JB Weld? Totally awesome shop addition Allen!

So I think I get to enter like 83 times because of all the pieces I've ordered right??? ;) LOL :D

Hey count me in please! :) Thanks Mark!!! :D

I realize this is "necroposting" or whatever, but after having spent several months working with both Norton Black Ice and the Rhyno Red stuff that Deker mentioned, I have to give my favor to the Red stuff. In my nerdy brain, I want to believe the fancy Norton stuff has to be better, but from...

Thanks for the kind words folks! It sure feels good to finally get one out of the shop since going back to school.

Hey guys--- :) First time I've had a knife to post here! :what!: Finished this last week for the American Bladesmith Society Knife Exposition in San Antonio, TX. :) Random patter 1084/15N20 416 ss guard and Corby bolt Ironwood handle Blade length - 9" OAL - 14-1/4" Blade width -...

NO :running dog: That is possible, but would be a whole lot of head-ache Erin. Indexing pins and bedded handles are a whole lot easier than that route :)

Josh, Great find, I know that excitement you have right now :) An edge finder is one of the basics that is a good thing to have and learn how to use, but I've NEVER used one to slot a guard. I eyeball center on the part, mill the slot... and do all the shaping of the guard AFTER it's...