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I’m certainly no Ed. I would just say that I normally run my blown forges between 1-2 psi then adjust gas only at needle valve. Only time I get up to 5psi+ is if I’m welding in the big forge to get it to up to heat quicker. You never want to seal that thing up. It really needs to breathe. Give...

I'm on the "build it yourself" train as well. I'm just a hobbyist bladesmith so feel free to take my opinion with a grain of salt. Last year, I noticed I had some periods where my motivation to get out in the shop was being impeded by equipment/processes that I was unhappy with. So I took it...

Watching from my phone here, I don’t notice blur or choppiness. Part of it can depend on your internet connection. Depending on the speed, it will serve you a lower resolution stream if it can’t handle it. Also, right after you upload it takes YouTube a little time to process all the different...

Pretty hard to tell from that photo. Is it super dense and smells funny when cut? Sorta looks like desert ironwood but might not be.

I use the tormek t-7 as well. It’s pretty old now but still works great. That said, I purchased the 4000 grit Japanese stone for it. I think that was a pretty expensive addition. I prefer to sharpen on it vs belts. As was stated already, makes it easy to get a consistent angle and don’t have to...

I have no experience with the air trend, personally, but it is one I considered because of the price. The reason I chose against it was because it looked like it would be heavy with the motor and battery and everything on your head instead of strapped to your back. My face shield has held up...

I think you’re talking about the powered ones (PAPR). I have one of those expensive ones but know they make some cheaper versions like the air trend pro. I will say that they operate on positive pressure. There’s no actual seal around your neck, it’s not loose but not super tight either. But...

I’ve got 4 or 5 hammers from him. Great guy and great hammers.

Im assuming when you say it is a 3 speed then you are talking about step pulley setup. While it isn’t as convenient as a VFD, certainly still fine to use (and can’t really fail on you). In this case, to use it as-is with the step pulleys then, yes you will need to wire 220 for it. Technically...

That will certainly be a handy tool. I want to build so many things for the shop but time and money seem to always get in the way :D. Very happy to see you back in the shop getting stuff done. You mentioning the electrician getting confused reminded me of when I got my lathe. In our haste to...

I’ve done a decent amount of casting but have just used alumilite clear resins. Haven’t tried others. So guess I’m not much help, lol

They are single use disposable. This one came in a bunch of “expired” medical rotary tools that was sent to me. I’ve got a surgeon buddy I grew up with that I’m trying to get to go buddy up with the brain guy.

It’s different than the rotozip. Those have that fine diamond pattern on them. I’ve tried those too. They are okay. Not sure it’s worth hunting one down but it is my favorite rotary tool so thought I’d mention it.

Hard backer for the sandpaper. You don’t want anything with give or it will give way for the harder material.

No hole through it. This is used to cut holes in people's skulls. The flutes are definitely different. Spent a long time looking for something similar and couldn't find it. It's very aggressive and small and doesn't clog up with oily woods or anything. Could probably use a long endmill to do...

I’ve not found anything similar anywhere. For a while I didn’t know what this thing was used for so I searched for hours on all the supply shop websites looking for something with similar end on it to no avail. Then I posted a picture of it on another forum and someone knew what it was. I like...

I also made the switch to a foredom years ago. Haven't seen the dremel since. Oddly enough, my favorite tool is a cranioblade that came out of the medical world. It is great for hogging out a little extra material in the tang slot of a handle or other spacer material, etc. Only problem now is...

I agree with Ed. I am sure I am a bit biased as Ed has been someone I've looked up to since I watched his first Basic Bladesmithing DVD and I share many of his beliefs. I am only doing this for fun though. I love the forging aspect of knifemaking the most. I like that every knife comes out...

For sure. I love making my own gadgets as well. Just made an addition to my kmg for making perfect plunges. Most of your questions seemed like they were regarding the jig. Didn’t mean to get on a soapbox about it. Sorry if that’s how it seemed. Cheers, Cody

There’s more jig designs than ever out there right now. I personally don’t use jigs but have no problem with people that do... My view on jigs is that they are a gadget meant to produce the same thing over and over (in general). They are used in production to increase efficiency. As someone who...