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i wondered about the chrome - will try 52100 next - thanks.

Bearings were these: 1/2 inch Diameter Chrome Steel Bearing Balls G25 Ball Bearings VXB Brand

I thought maybe more soak time, but was able to get a pretty nice looking billet after tweaking a little once pout of the canister. The cracks became apparent as soon as I started to draw it out.

Everything was clean - The powder was made for this and the bearings were brand new - They had light coat of oil on them which would just burn off and should not affect the weld. The brownish color to the billet makes me think other impurities were present, presumable from the bearings. Was my...

Started with mild tube 3x3 Coated with white out - Added 1084 powder and 1/2" ball bearings - Pressed well and billet stayed separated from tube as planned. Looked so so when first out of canister, but was able to recover it or so I thought. As I began to draw out, it quickly became clear I...

Thanks Rhino - That is what I was wondering.

That bevel looks tricky...How will you do it?

I forgot picture - In this case the handle is just a long piece of 1084 that actually part of billet

I usually use a longer piece of the actual stock as my handle so the handle is part of the billet and not welded on. When done, I just cut it off.

Is the pendant finished with anything to be a barrier from the skin?

Those will definately get the job done

Water whether in the air as rain or a stream contains many dissolved solids such as salts - This is not equivalent to distillation.

Lets see a video of it operational please

I'm ready! Made this fun chopper from 5160 steel. Handle scales are Krinite from usaknife maker. OAL - 10"

Man, you look evil holding that thing!

This looks like a fun piece to work with - I have really enjoyed this thread.

I etch my logo, then just block off area I did logo with nail polish prior to etching the actual blade so that it is more visible afterwards

Thanks for looking

Looks good - What type of steel do you use with that technique?

Steven - That is phenomenal - True artwork! Is your name on the spine stamped or etched?