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The only reason I was going to use kydex is I have a piece laying around. The oak I have is 1/4" thick and I was going to use the kydex as a spacer. I felt the handle maybe to thin otherwise. Thanks for the heads up. Maybe I'll pick up some thicker oak or something else to use as a spacer...

I've been working on my first knife. It's 1095 & not going to be anything fancy. I plan on an oak handle and a layer of kydex. Since this is all new and my space is limited, I'm making a firebrick forge. I have an old toaster oven for tempering that I'm putting a temp control on so I can run...

Ok so I don't get around here very often and post even less. I haven't made a knife yet but just about ready for my first. I made myself a jig for my belt sander and tried it out on a piece of 1/4" oak trim. I set my bevel to 7 degree, marked the center of the trim board and sanded till I got...

I'm new and still learning and researching. I don't get here as often as I should but do when I can. I'm hoping to get some insight from anyone who has some experience or an opinion. If I purchase or build a forge what internal shape would be best? From what I've learned so far if the body...

Thanks for all the suggestions. I'm passing on this one unless it's free or next to it.

I'm new here and wasn't really sure where to post this question. Mods please move if needed. I'm just getting started setting up for forging. One of the first items on my list is an anvil. I'm retired so funds are tight. A gal I use to work with has this laying in the shed. I haven't...

Here's one I am considering. https://hellsforge-usa.com/collections/propane-forges/products/portable-propane-forge-double-burner-329

That's iffy on the fib thing.

Thanks for the welcome. I'm open to suggestions. Either here or in private messages if this forum has that option. Still learning this site.

I just joined a few days ago, so here's a little about myself. I was born and raised on a farm but found that wasn't for me. I did a stint in construction building barns and sheds, also spent some time in a fab shop before long entering a long career in the dairy/cheese/butter industry as a...