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  1. Gahagan

    Satinite question

    I acquired a 5 gal bucket of it from a gentle man if you would like some I can get you a butter container of it.
  2. Gahagan

    Damascus San Mai Bowie WIP

    Well I am at a halt. I heat treated the blade and it delaminated in on section about 1/2 in long. I am going to try and heat it again and see if it will weld back if not I am out of luck on this one and have to start over.
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    Damascus San Mai Bowie WIP

    Ok I got a nice piece of curly maple that will eventually be done in some copper wire inlay. Cut it to shape Sorry for the poor pictures I am having to use my phone
  4. Gahagan

    Damascus San Mai Bowie WIP

    Here is a large Damascus san Mai bowie I am making for one of my customers.
  5. Gahagan

    H/F bandsaw mods

    Very nice
  6. Gahagan

    Leather dyeing

    Tandy has some videos.
  7. Gahagan

    Austin from NC

    Welcome
  8. Gahagan

    Damascus san Mai

    Thanks.
  9. Gahagan

    2 piece hawk

    I think if you have a good weld and make sure it is annealed then you should not have a problem.
  10. Gahagan

    WIP First attempt at a dagger

    yes I will post some picture of the guard progress this weekend.
  11. Gahagan

    Introduction and help wanted.

    Ok here is what I would suggest. I have used this band saw with no problems but it may be too high for you. http://www.harborfreight.com/horizontal-vertical-metal-cutting-bandsaw-93762.html if so I have seen others use this potaband...
  12. Gahagan

    Double guard and framed handle, rear bolsters too

    man you make shaping the guard look so easy.
  13. Gahagan

    what size press?

    thanks Ill look at that
  14. Gahagan

    what size press?

    Ok I am getting to the point I cant hammer as much as I need to learn to make Damascus and such. I am looking for a hydraulic press that will aid me in this process. My question is what size do I need? 20 ton, 25 ton, 30 ton ect... I don't have a lot right now and am saving for a power hammer of...
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    Any experince with Caswell Black Oxide finish and KG Gun Kote Finish ?

    I have used the gun coat and the cerakote and would have to say the cerakote has held up better. I am still new to the coatings but used both on identical knives I sent to units and the cerakote knives have not come off the gun cote has either chipped and corners or has scratched all the way...
  16. Gahagan

    Damascus san Mai

    Man sounds rough. Ill be thinking of you. I appreciate the help and wish you the best.
  17. Gahagan

    Damascus san Mai

    Thanks. How have things been going? I heard that you were having to give up making is this true?
  18. Gahagan

    Damascus san Mai

    Ok I have a custom order that came in and it is very new to me. The customer is wanting a Damascus san mai blade 3/8 thick and about 2.5 in wide. Ok I have made the Damascus out of 5160, 15n20 and 52100. I am looking for a core that will give good contrast. I would love a stainless core but...
  19. Gahagan

    need some brown box elder burl

    I am looking for a nice large block of stabilized Brown box elder burl. I cant seem to find any on any of the site I usually buy from. If anyone has some with good figure I am willing to buy or trade for it.
  20. Gahagan

    WIP First attempt at a dagger

    Clamshell guard templates
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