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  1. Kayakersteve

    1095 Rust/Corrosion Test

    As you stated, I wonder if heat treat followed by appropriate temper would change results... Maybe part 2 coming from you?????
  2. Kayakersteve

    History Channel....Forged in Fire

    I started watching then turned it off. Just another 'reality type show'!
  3. Kayakersteve

    Looking for Damasteel Austenitic Round Bar

    You might try getting a hold of Craig Cowan from the Barefoot Forge on Facebook - He has mastered the art of Damascus rings.
  4. Kayakersteve

    Tendonitis and knife making ?

    The OP is referencing elbow, not wrist condition. Top of wrist pain is often associated with arthritis or ligament instability/tears in the wrist causing dorsal wrist pain Ref TFCC tear.
  5. Kayakersteve

    Custom Handmade Damascus Steel Dagger Knife

    Beautiful knife - Might be nice to know steels used, who made billet and method of heat treat
  6. Kayakersteve

    Tendonitis and knife making ?

    As a practicing Physician Assistant that treats this condition (lateral epicondylitis) on a regular basis, I will advise skipping TENS, ultrasound and Iontophoresis. The condition is difficult at best to effectively treat. The best outcomes seen in occupational medicine are from direct steroid...
  7. Kayakersteve

    Did I do it right? (heat treating 1080)

    If in doubt, repeat heat treat - There is no con to doing this.
  8. Kayakersteve

    Did I do it right? (heat treating 1080)

    File should skate across it if it hardened.....yours didn't sound like that happened. Maybe you didn't reach critical temp when you put it back in forge??
  9. Kayakersteve

    Youtube Video

    Thanks for video - Just ordered some from USA Knifemaker
  10. Kayakersteve

    KickStarter Discussion

    JSeymour - Welcome! Unlike to OP of this thread, you actually make knives and may have more success in your venture. I wish you well. I think your adventure is worthy of its own thread because there is substance to your venture.
  11. Kayakersteve

    Private Messages

    I've gotten a few weird ones in last day or so as well. Scammers, I believe
  12. Kayakersteve

    Which metal cuting band saw to buy?

    Grizzly Love mine....100fpm - 3600fpm. Can do it all
  13. Kayakersteve

    Return?

    im not seeing an issue
  14. Kayakersteve

    Forge vent inside? Any running in enclosed space? CO levels?

    Karl - that's not real clear logic. While 50-100ppm may not represent immediate danger, it is not good over a 3-6+ hr period of working in the forge. Mine won't alarm until it hits 400ppm, which IS dangerous. However, when the level is hovering around 50-100, I increase ventilation. Oh, yea...
  15. Kayakersteve

    Forge vent inside? Any running in enclosed space? CO levels?

    I have this.... https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0002EVNJ6/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o01_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1 and two of these.... https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00155UDOW/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o01_s01?ie=UTF8&psc=1
  16. Kayakersteve

    Broke in a cork belt, belt broke and tore my finger...

    Self made - trying to visualize your advice but can't. Can you please elaborate?
  17. Kayakersteve

    Where are you from? Tell us about yourself.

    Dont fall for this guys - The OP is a shrink and will get you commited once you admit to your addcition.......
  18. Kayakersteve

    Naif

    That is a beautiful knife!
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