Recent content by rocketman

Is there a good reason that 203E is not mentioned or used much in pattern welded steel these days. I have looked around, and there seems to be no ready source... Do any of you old timers have any thoughts about this?? Thanks Bill

I am looking for a place to do some stabilizing of porous material for a knife handle, and was hoping that I could get everyone's opinion of the best places to use.. If you have experience in this area, please let me know your results, and maybe a link to the places.. Thanks wak

Ed, Thank you for your thoughts and sharing your experiences... Although I do have professional equipment because of another hobby, I don't want this to turn into an all consuming passion. What is the name of the best material for stabilizing?? Is there a name brand for material for laminating...

I am hoping to do a little stabilizing , encapsulating with resin for knife handles, and was wondering what the collective intelligence of this group would suggest for one or both of these processes. I have a vacuum oven, which will help with bubbles, but I was thinking that the most important...

Does anyone have a good spot to get rubber covered wheels for the square wheel grinder?? I have found a place on line, but the prices seem very high to me.. Also, I have a lathe, and can turn simple stuff, so advice on making my own would be appreciated, even though I don't think I can make...