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Travis, that is some very impressive work. I can tell that you did it when Doug Adams was not around. :) I may have missed it, but tell me a bit about the stamp. Tandy? Robert

Got the same message. I filled out the form and sent it in. Can't wait to get my money. Then maybe Mabel will like me more than she does her brother.

Give me a call Hoss. I am very impressed with a couple of photos that you shared. We can never have enough "Shop-Space". Let me know when you have another show. I'll be sure to make it. Robert

Have a great 2014 Tom. We need to get together again soon. Robert

Well Dave, you are indeed close by. Give me a call sometime. I am at "two five six eight three one four six four five". Just off of Friendship Road. Shop is a disaster zone now. Looks like Sanford & Son's place. Been busy lately building and flying model planes. I usually fly them in...

Dave, what part of Alabama are you lost in? There are a few makers scattered around. Would love to have you come by for a visit if you are anywhere near Oxford. Robert

My, my........ just when I think I have things figured out, along comes Kevin with a simple explanation of something I never understood. Although I have tried this many times over the years, I never really knew why it was supposed to be a better method of quenching. Now I see the light. Thank...

I use an 8" for profiling (cleaning up the rough band saw cuts), along with a small wheel (1/2" - 5/8" - or 3/4"). When you are trying to hollow grind on a blade that is, say, between 1 1/4" - 1 1/2" tall, you have to walk the grind in if you try to carry it near the spine. It can be done, but...

I think it was Darrin Sanders that gave me this tip. Make sure the blade is "CLEAN', then dust both sides with talcum powder before sealing in the envelope. I have not had any sticking problems since I started doing this. Robert

Possibly wrought if they are that old. You will be able to tell pretty much when you see them. I have a couple of pieces of wrought anchor chain that I traded Aldo out of about 5 years ago. Makes great guards and butt caps. Has to be forged really hot. Otherwise it wants to crumble and...

Tom, you old geezer, that anvil probably won't fit in your shop. I'll bet I could find a place in my shop for it. :) I love me a good anvil.

A larger diameter wheel will help with this. If you are using an 8", a 10" will be better and of course, larger even better. Robert

Aaron, If I read correctly, you are going from quench to room temp, and then cryo. I am surprised that the O-1 doesn't self destruct in the cryo. From the sound of it, you have fine and uniform grain when breaking the blade. Couple of thoughts........... Although I have never used canola, it...

Murph, Life is a tough thing to wake up to each day. All we can do is take it one day at a time. Yesterday is history and tomorrow is a future adventure....... we just need to take "TODAY" and make the best of it we can. Glad to see you around again. Make the best of each "TODAY" that you...

^ The master has spoken. Pay heed to what Pappa Sandy has to say. He has been there, done that, and got the T-Shirt. Robert

My $.02............ Tandy stamps, although cast in a far away land, can get you by if you realize that they may not be the same from side-to-side (example, basket-weave). In my opinion, don't buy "cutting" tools from Tandy (example, round knife, edgers, etc.). I bought a round knife from...

The "COMPLETE" knife shop is an elusive dream. Just when you think you have everything you need, something new pops up. I have been collecting knife making toys for 10 years, and I figure I am about 20% there. Work hard, work smart, work safely, and above all........ work towards...

Never won much in my life, but......... Hey, ya never know. I'm in to be banned........ No wait......... I'm in for a banner. Robert

The old saying "Cleanliness is next to Godliness" is true when making damascus. Get everything clean before trying to set your weld. A weld can be set with a press (if you have a fast enough press). Just remember that if you are having to re-heat between initial weld presses, you are...

Ya gotta think "Liability" and "Future Sales" with lawnmower blades. As a result, don't expect much at all from mower blades. If you have the time to forge them flat, then go through all the riga-ma-roll of trying to heat treat them, then you will probably wind up with a blade that holds an...