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Thanks Scott. I was not aware of the temp crayons but ordered several this morning.

I recently installed a new open contact thermocouple from Omega for faster readings in my HT oven and have been giving it a thought on how to figure out its accuracy. If I measured the currie point ,1414*F, on the upswing would that be the best way to determine the accuracy of the thermocouple...

Sorry for the late response however Ken but George is correct. one gallon amounts has always been the smallest I could get but it does last a long time. The high gloss finish is harder than the satin so I will put on a base of high gloss then the final coat is the satin. On rife stocks I will...

I usta use superglue to fill the pores in exotics for a nice level finish when doing take-down risers. Now I use a conversion varnish called fullerplast. It converts to a ready to sand and use plastic in 15 min. It fills, seals and levels all at the same time even on the oiliest of woods...

Very beautiful. i have been following a couple of your post and really admire the tools yall are making and how they are made.

I have a bubble jig somewhere and may need to dig it out just for the swedge. I will try it on the next one but due to the compound nature of the grind I think freehand is the way to go. I ground another one out lastnight using the above techniques again and it worked very well again. I will...

Thanks Fred for the video. Always good stuff from you. Sometimes you just need a break from the grinder. I cant tell you why I could not nail it on the previous 4 blades but I went back after posting this and used a file guide to set the plunge on the swedge and just freehanded it like...

I am having some issues grinding the swedge on a recent blade. The first one turned out perfect freehand but I have been unable since to put it back on again in the same way. What are your tips or jigs for putting a swedge on a blade? The pic below is the first one and the template of the blade...

Nice blade and good job. Who did your heat treat? I am in West Monroe and have made a few hog knives for folks but rarely get the chance to go. I think from my limited experience with putting a few down that everything looks good. The tip looks strong enough to get through the plate and hide if...

I had finished rough grinding some of aldos 52100 and was taking it through the normalizing cycle and was on the 3rd cycle when I had to just let it cool to room temp and stop to help my dad. Normally I would have quenched on that cycle but since I had to leave quickly I didnt. I got back to the...

I am looking to start making a few throwing hawks for the local royal rangers group and we will be hosting their spring camping trip at my pond and camp. Part of their regular activities is hawk throwing and since I dont have one I decided to make a few for myself and a few as prizes for the...

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I am sorry I misunderstood what you were saying Tai and please never read my posts wondering if it was typed in a sarcastic or unprofessional manner as I have nothing but respect for all you guys.

Does not the industry use salt pots for many of their applications because it does heat up faster, holds that heat more consistently, allows for better efficiency of the resources needed to heat the steel and manipulation of the steels structure in both austenizing and tempering? They are about...

I would not think it would work because it would actually freeze. I looked up the freezing point of some antifreeze but it was not rated for 100 below. Yes when speaking of carbon steels I was referring to simple carbon steels.

So what is the informed consensus concerning carbon steels and cryo? If its better to manage RA during the heat treating before the quench and RA is at a minimum is it really worth the cost and trouble to maybe get a point more in hardness? Just standing on the outside looking in it seems like...

I did not.know they were that much. I have a grand to spend but if I bought it I would not be able to finish the salt pots. Well looks like there is a new toy to save for yet again

Hmm well I do but that would cost me too much in honey do's and several trips to the mother-in-laws and that's a deal breaker!! Anyone else?

Any of y'all have a Rc tester in your shop? I am looking for one thinking this would really make an improvement in my heat treating and know what the Rc value is vs what I hope it to be. Any suggestions on a machine?

All fair and measured responses. Thanks guys.