They send me confirmation of order before we get off the phone. You also pay actual shipping costs which are lower than I can ship items. Top Notch outfit!!!
Last IMG I used I etched over 120 blades with one stencil. I dip in soapy water in between each etch and rub with a q-tip to make sure there is nothing left on stencil. I changed stencils and now have over 30 etches on this one.
I have a self made double grinder. One side has steel disc with 60 grit sandpaper on it. I use it to flatten and debark guard material. I hit all handle material on it to make sure it is flat. Second side has 1/8 inch rubber on it. I use it to further grind down guard material to 1000 grit and...
fitzo to me when the NKCA went bonkers,we lost a lot of opportunity for small area show. I used to enjoy the one at Springfield Missouri. A lot of outstanding makers set up then when done went to Branson for some vacation time.
Master smith(Starts with V.) in California does one. All mill work cut section down for scales and cuts blade section down. I have a D2 block in the shop from a guy who did one years ago.it is 3/4 by 1 1/2 by 9 inches long.