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Well I of course liked the show(s) BUT I was a bit disappointed that the Judges weren't subjected to the typical stress of the contestants. 8 hours to make a knife is a heckuva lot more time that a couple of 2-3 hour blocks.

I keep checking their website. I'd be interested if they offered it just as a chassis. Not really needing the electrics or tooling.

Probably more like 2 forever's! ;)

Love the suspense!

Sweet anvil! Much rather have that than my little 70 lb Rigid!

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Cool, I actually emailed them and suggested that the judges compete! I know some are quite accomplished makers but I think the pressure adds to the process.

John Grimsmo's version of quench plates. Of course they are a production shop! <iframe width="640" height="360" src="" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture" allowfullscreen></iframe> <iframe width="640" height="360" src=""...

Even a porta-band could cut slots!? A hacksaw would be painful! Another issue would be if you cut the slots too thin they could be compromised when clamping them against the the blade blank too tightly. ymmv

I think it would be even more effective if you milled thin slots!

True enough, but it's surface area that dissipates the heat, Usually surface area is much more important than mass. YMMV

FWIW think it will work! At some point there is probably a trade off on how big the holes are vs the thickness. ymmv

Beautiful work! How are you achieving that awesome logo etch on Wicked North?

Check out Torbjorn Ahman's anvil in this video at about 1:15, it's beautiful. Torbjorn does awesome work, one of my favorite channels. <iframe width="640" height="360" src="" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture" allowfullscreen></iframe>

I just re-watched your FIF! Good job!

Invaluable the things I learn here! :)

Thanks Ed for coming in, it's been a long road but fun to travel!

Thanks Ken! I think you are definitely correct, I wasn't even thinking about the fire bricks! Also they will affect how the forge heats up as well! More testing there for sure. I wish I had thought of using the fire bricks before testing today. As they say live and learn, hopefully I live that...

Well I more or less finished up today! Still more to play with but I think without much doubt the exhaust blower is a success! First I made a quick simple version of the exhaust exit box, really just consisting of the cutoff for the fan. Forgot to take a picture of the cutoff! Kinda...

Two days and I still think I didn't get a lot accomplished but it is what it is! First I welded up the top exhaust inlet ring and welded it to the flange. Then I pop riveted it to the top half of the scroll. It certainly stiffened up the top a lot, don't think I need worry about that flexing...