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Good to have you here Marcel. Del

I'm no pro, but ocasionally take a good pic. I do have a decent setup, and will take a few pics of my setup and get them up in a day or so.

33 in so far and I'd like to see 50 with 100% in the final drawing

There is a similar product used for holding rings for polishing and they are cool. http://www.riogrande.com/MemberArea/ProductPage.aspx?assetname=113986&page=GRID&category%7ccategory_root%7c120=Bench+Tools+and+Equipment&category%7ccat_120%7c346=Stone+Setting&first_answer=31

Awww, admit it Sean you just want to grind sitting down 2thumbs :D I have to admit it is cool.

Gary, I'm a bit further away, but I would be willing to help, maybe when the weather warms. Many people like to vacation in the area, but there are some reasonable hotels in the area. Call me if you want to chat, I have been doing this for awhile and I am currently on my fourth apprentice. I...

Just added that to my original post, and I have no problems with referals maybe we will get a few more members.

Stan, its manganese that the percentage is increased in Aldo's 1084 and it does increase the hardening and interferes with hamon creation. Jerry, If you want a dark blade then use ferric, if you want a light blade then use warm vinegar.

Practice and patience help on the belt sander, but hand sanding using a granite surface plate works well.

I normally HT my blades with edges of .010 and through my normally finishing process take of about .002 off each side sometimes a bit more. With big choppers its .015. I use O-1/L-6 damascus for my blades and I HT in a digitally controoled evenheat kiln. This is for full flat ground blades. I...

the best of luck it 2010 2thumbs

Yes Erik, You are welcome.

You have martensite 2thumbs, pearlite isn't that hard, maybe if it read 30 it would be pearlite.

Sure, If you need any tips, just ask. And come over to the Janesville show in march and see me, I'll be there

http://www.knifedogs.com/showthread.php?t=4007 Sign up now

I'm in. Somebodys gonna get a bar of damascus:D

O.K. Guys, Since a christmas Kith is out of the question we will aim for the middle of july. Sign up now, rules to be posted shortly. :D The rules #1 its open to everyone #2 on july 1st I will post a new thread for those who are ready. When you have your knife ready you post in that...

Boss, In november its a turkey leg. 2thumbs

Lets have some more

What is heat treating, and why do we do it?