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When it comes to finish work, what works best for you. I just got a dremel. It came with kind of a cheesy kit. What do you find works best for guards, handles and whatever.

Well,,,, it's getting COLD here. We have had our first snow. :mad: Both bikes are good runners. Time for a new winter project. I have looked over all 18 pages of tutorials. Checked YouTube to include the ABS. You can watch a lot of people doing firework. I didn't find anything I would call a...

There are more then a few choices when it comes to respirators. We all know the health hazards in what we do. What do you feel safe using. Feel free to give a review on your mask.

In 2011 Modern Marvels did a show on "Made by Hand". (S18 E02) They covered many areas to include,,, canoes, Skulls,1700/1800 black power guns, Medieval armor, and,,,,,, Bob Kramer making a damascus knife. He even does part of the ABS blade test. If you like that kind of stuff ya might want to...

I'm getting ready to put my OA torch to the tang of a damascus blade. (hidden tang) I want to make sure it is on the soft side before I start my grip. Is there a difference in etch color between hard and soft metal?

This was my first attempt at a "W" pattern. It was a low layer count. It turned out well but as usual I want more.

I just pounded a new sand point well. The old one didn't work well. This one might even be worse. I'm looking for someone that has a good understanding of sand point wells. What makes them work and what keeps them from working. I have some questions. Rather than writing a book let me know you...

I'm starting a "W" billet. I have shiny spots. I dont want shiny spots. What is it??? This is not a good thing!!

What do you ware to protect your legs while you are forging. My apron goes down to just below my knees. I have had more then a few jeans with burn holes in them. I can tell you they are not made of cotton anymore. Blend would probably be a good word.

Does anyone have any dimensional information on the Case V-42 stiletto. There is a little on Wikipedia and some on Case. I have a copy of a Cad drawing for a FS. I was hoping for the same on the V-42. Any help would be greatly appreciated. Thanks!!!

Well,,,, this turned out better then my first sheath. A little. lol,,,, The stiching could have come out better. The stamping was better then the first. All in all I'll keep it. Or in this case give it away. Any and all recommendations on keeping the stiching straight from one side to the other...

I'm on my 2nd sheath now. I have been waiting 24 hours after applying contact cement per instructions. Has anyone started working on the sheath just after pounding. That would be a major improvement.

Anybody use one of these? Tell me about it. https://www.ebay.com/itm/263146335672?ul_noapp=true

This us just not going well. My first sheath. I tried to make it nice for my girlfriend's son. It will go along with the hunter I made for him. I do much better standing in front of the forge. It's what I'm use too. In time,,, anything!!

I've had two damascus blades sitting around for awhile. Both thin chief blades. One I forged down to far and it did not clean up. The other went "ping" when it went in for the quench. I took my cutoff grinder and cut them into small pieces. I also cut up some 15n20. I'm going to give canister...

Its 1080 & 15n20. Another free one. It's a nice free knife. I think this will be my last free knife. Between the propane, steel, belts and scales this isn't cheep. He's a nice guy. lol,,, A guy could go broke doing this. Sorry about the phone. All I have is my phone. Just put the first coat of...

I've been thinking about a hyd press for sometime now. I have seen several H-style online running in the price range of 4 to 5k. I have not been able to find any C-style presses. If anyone knows of a maker please let me know. Any recommendation for a press are welcome. I have seen a few threads...

I would like to make a hot cut chisel. One that is in the area of 6 to 7" tall. I'm having a problem finding out what is a good steel to make it out of. You would think after all this time that would be a simple thing. I have found that some make it from H13. Really,,,, I can't go to the steel...

I'm putting set of maple scales on a damascus blade. I've always used boiled linseed oil. Do ya think a little darker stain would be in order?

I'm working on a blade that could use something like this. They want me to cook my blade at 325° for a hour. REALLY??? Let's temper it down a little more. Please chime in and let me know what kind you get and what you do to apply it. Thanks!!!