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    riverside press review/thoughts?

    Hobbyist here but owned one for about 7 years. Light squeezes are possible and easy with foot peddle, However my experience setting welds with it are limited. I mostly set welds by hand then go to press. I can get Light rapid fire taps or heavy squeezes. Easy to make simple specialty dies ...
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    Question from the newest noob. Is this normal or a flaw?

    For the prices I see charged for their knives I'd expect better fit and finish. Gap at handle is unacceptable Personally not a fan of primitive half finished blade. Might be trendy but if I'm buying a damascus /pattern welded knive I want to the the pattern not forge scale
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    Induction forge

    I'd shoot Ed an Email, (available on his website). From what he showed me I don't think damascus billets or canister would work due to small area inside the field that actually heated, and coil limitations..But he's played with it more so he might have a better idea
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    Thoughts on Gift Giving

    I occasionally get some training from a guy I consider a good friend. He still makes me sign a waver. Im more than happy to do it. His shop his rules
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    How do you get consistent thickness behind the edge on the grinder?

    Watch the good knife makers. they all keep elbows in, wrists against the body and have a stable stance that allows for smooth side to side motion. As I said also watch your sparks. If your sparks start trending to one side or the other on the platen then you are twisting/rocking the blade...
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    How do you get consistent thickness behind the edge on the grinder?

    Rocking the blade on the platen. Pay more attention to spark shower. If its not even across the entire platen face you are Rocking the blade. Elbows in tight against body and a smooth side to side flow
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    1939 Studebaker Leaf Spring Interest???

    Lack of interest might be attributed to a generational gap and as mentioned today's craftsman have had it pounded into their heads to avoid mystery steel or used springs. Name familiarity is also a problem. Some of the older makers might remember Rudy's name but to the younger makers he's...
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    help me out - I need pic's of jigs - Calling all jig pics!

    Probably should have started a new thread. While it might be a valid topic the last post is 9 years old.
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    I bought a laser engraver/cutter

    Thanks for the replies. Real interesting thread
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    I bought a laser engraver/cutter

    Dog gone it gang. I feel someone tugging at my wallet. Question . Since the flat of the blade is slightly angled in relation to the cutting table does it cause a reduction in depth of laser cut. Thanks for an interesting thread
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    Waterjet Blanks

    As to rust. I get rust mostly on cut edges. Minimal rusting on flats regardless of its steels cleanliness. Might be the water he's using that causing that much rusting
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    Waterjet Blanks

    Check you holes diameters to ensure you can use your fasteners. You'll notice every jetted edge has a slight taper to it
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    Ka-Bar Fighting knife

    FYI check out K-bar site. you can purchase a complete handle kit from them.
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    Tippmann Boss

    Before Ed left he pretty much wiped his comments clean. You can contact him at his web site and forum
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    Found this hand etched/stamped ka-bar ?

    Kabars version of the buck folder that someone engraved. Ebay has several for sale 35-45 $ range
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