Hello all. I've been hanging around a little while, trying to learn as much as I can. This forum is wonderful.
I'm starting my first knife, and I ordered some 1084, 4" wide plate @ 0.14" thick. This particular piece is about 10" long, and it has a very slight bow to it, maybe 1/16" in the middle.
What is the best way to get it flat? I thought about putting a dowel in the middle and clamping both ends, but I just know I'd just make it worse.
Sorry if this has been answered before, but I did a search and couldn't find anything.
Thanks,
Chad
I'm starting my first knife, and I ordered some 1084, 4" wide plate @ 0.14" thick. This particular piece is about 10" long, and it has a very slight bow to it, maybe 1/16" in the middle.
What is the best way to get it flat? I thought about putting a dowel in the middle and clamping both ends, but I just know I'd just make it worse.
Sorry if this has been answered before, but I did a search and couldn't find anything.
Thanks,
Chad