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I'll suggest it doesn't matter much what liquid you use for hand sanding, though thinner is better. Using a liquid of any kind is beneficial only to the extent of helping "float" sanding debris out of the sandpaper grit surface, and keeping the grit as sharp as possible. Perhaps the biggest...

Sean, Thank you so much for a terrific review of the show. Now I'm feeling especially regretful that I didn't get to attend. ... next year!

Hey Sean, how about a "trip report" on the Blade Show? I've got to get this SLC show on my calendar for next year.

A few more thoughts: - Multifunction machines may serve a number of needs. But, like someone said, mixing a bunch of different functions in a machine can complicate its use. Case in point - I purchased a Spool Gun (for welding aluminum) and perhaps used it 5 minutes in the last 10 years. I've...

Would have loved to go, but didn't realize it was scheduled until now. Is there website that lists all the shows?

Well said! I have adopted a general rule that if the thing has wires or machined surfaces I try to avoid buying it from HF.

I'll weigh in on this question since I've owned a number of welders and do a fair bit of general hobby related fabrication. I currently use a Miller 251 with MIG gas (Argon/C02) + Thermal Arc TIG. Any MIG welder should be able to use either flux core or solid MIG wire. The wire type should...

Fitso: You, sir, are an inspiration. Thanks for sharing!

Thanks guys for all the tips. I just watched a video from the guy at Weaver Leather discussing color rub off. He pointed out several things (most of which you'all have said): - Using Pro Dye (which is oil based) helps quite a bit. Alcohol solvent dye is more prone to color transfer. -...

Good idea, hadn't really thought of that. Can a pre-colored leather take shapes from stamps, as in a basket weave design? Do you use the same technique of wetting the leather before stamping? What about finishing, are there any precautions for pre-colored leather? I've got a sheath that's...

Thanks Steve, that's helpful. Because I know next to nothing about leatherworking, I'm having trouble trying to identify Resenol. Could you give me a source for that? I found the Montana Pitch Blend. It sounds like it's possibly made somewhere around here in western Montana, though there is...

What kind of stock are you talking about - steel, brass, aluminum? Is this for knife making or general use?

I've concluded the most dangerous thing in my shop is ME! That's me doing stupid shit and knowing better. In my later years I've found that most any worthy project has one consistent feature... there is usually a trail of blood and bandages involved. My first aid kit mostly consists of a roll...

From what the OP said, sounds like its intended to kill June Bugs. Not sure how one goes about killing a June Bug with this weapon. But, it's certainly hefty enough to kill the little suckers.

Waxes (parafin base) are typically soluble in naphtha (white gas). Try that first, I suspect it will dissolve the wax film. Then clean with alcohol. As a final step before etching I use a metal cleaning degreaser / solvent, like this...

I'm new to leather working, so here's a newbie question. When staining / coloring a leather sheath many makers recommend putting stain on the upper / inside part of the sheath. This gives the sheath an overall similar color when looking in the "knife hole". However, having applied the stain...

Beyond that being one super-fine knife - what an intriguing tool! Did you make that fixture or buy it? If you bought it, where at? You got my wheels spinning on how to make it, doesn't look too hard... I think.

Nice save... but tell us about that way too cool handle!

Hey Randy, what kind of dye do you use? I've been using dry powder / alcohol solvent dyes and they are really intense... and, messy. I don't seem to get the color variation that you have in your handles. Those are some mighty fine looking knives! Bob

What a surreal experience in my Covid induced stupor, to open the forum to this posting. I finally figured out that this nearly 2 year old posting was resurrected by someone new to the forum and has again taken legs. I appreciate all the compliments and once I'm over this Chinese caused...