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There is a super glue debonder, don't know if it works...

Thank you Tim!

That is beautiful! I love the twisted pattern!

I am going to try a billet this weekend, I am going to use 11 layers and forge it out to 12 inches and only twist it 5 times. We will see what I get. I like the low layer count, probably because as I get older it is hard for me to see the high layer count! Hahaha!

Ok, I need to replace my thermocouple in my forge, I used Ed's design to build it a year ago. That thermocouple had wire that connected to the PID. It looks like the new one does not come with them... I am looking at the K QXL 14 U 12. I am not sure what I need....

I made my first twisted Damascus last week end, I started with 11 layers, 6 of 1084 and 5 15n20. I welded forged out cut and restocked 3 layers so 33 layers. I then twisted it 10 times in 2 heats. I did 2 separate billets, one came out perfect and the other had some cracks on the edge but still...

I had a great weekend! I would recommend that you guys check out the ABS Hammer ins and if one is anywhere close to you, you have to go! You will get so much information and the ability to rub elbows with some truly awesome knife makers! I just can't emphasize how awesome these events are...

Had lots of fun today, watched Steve Dunn make a Damascus billet, Joe Kiesler demonstrated some very cool file work and Burt Foster did a class on leather tips and tricks. Having a great time and looking foward to tomorrow!

I am sorry, I meant to post it earlier and just kept forgetting to do it. They have it every year in March

It is in close to Asheville in Clyde NC. I am headed there in the morning.

Anyone going to this event this weekend? I am going to attend all 3 days.

That is absolutely awesome!!!!

Yes, they do want to slide. I will take a few pictures of how I clamp them down and the glue up and post them on the next set I do.

I used a set of the pecan scales this weekend. I like the look! The blade is my first AEB-L. Can't wait to sharpen her up and see how it works.

Looks good!

I have done one by hand and used a charcoal brake drum forge. It was a lot of hammering! I used 1084, 15n20 and 5160. It was 1"x 1"x 3", I folded it 3 times for a 15 layer billet. After I finished this, I built my blown propane forge and started building my press!!! Your plan sounds right, I...

Hahaha!

They floated in the resin to start with, no floating at all after vacuuming the air out and and letting them soak over night. These stabilized very well!

I cut up a pecan log the other weekend, man, did I hit the jackpot! I can't believe all the different looks that I got. I still have half the log to cut up. I have all of these stabilized with cactus juice now. I wet the 2 individual scales so I could get a look at it.

HaHa! I guess now I should start another thread showing y'all the cool Spalted Pecan that I cut to get these shavings?