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Rex, I only use a thermocouple in my kiln. Forge forging I just go by eye, it might take you a while but you will get the hang of it. The reason I suggest judging welding temperature based on the fumes is because changes in light won't effect your ability to judge if its ready to weld. Your...

Rex, from what you wrote it sounds like your not forge welding hot enough. Billets will weld around 2100 but I've found that welding at a lower temperature makes for weak welds, so I shoot for 2300-2350. When you pull the billet out of the forge it should be producing a lot of fumes from the...

I'm a good welder and have been offered great welding jobs but I still don't weld handles onto my billets. I start with a stack of 9 layers of 1/4" 1084 and 1/8" 15n20 but I use a full 4 foot bar for the middle bar. I loose an extra $4 in 1084 per billet but to me its worth it to avoid the...

Ladder damascus made from Aldo's 1084FG and 15n20, stabilized figured Koa from Burl Source and brass pins. 7.43" OAL 3.25" blade length .81" wide blade .089" Thick 58-59RC Medium light etch. SOLD Raindrop damascus made from Aldo's 1084fg and 15n20, stabilized amboyna burl, and brass pins...

Thanks fellas! Randy, the top blade in the last photo is staying here just for that reason. My mom has been wanting a good paring knife so I let her try it out and I'm gonna give it to her for her birthday.

I finished these little guys over the past week. Stabilized Koa and amboyna burl for the scales with damascus blades. Two of the blades have a medium etch while the other has a dark etch.

I'm running low on stabilized wood and I have a few knives I'm working on. I'm mainly looking for stabilized Amboyna burl, king wood (the heart wood), stabilized crushed velvet figure koa, and stabilized redwood burl. I'm looking for medium-highly figured burl. If you have something nice I would...

Thanks Mike, the welds are a bit sloppy on it but welding 20 feet of 1/16" sheet with a stick welder will do that. For right now I rely on the heat rising to carry the Co2 and fumes out. I was laid off from work but I intend to put a nice exhaust fan in the chimney once I'm employed again. My...

That's a beautiful set!

Forge hoods are an overlooked safety item they no hot shop should be without. The problem I see too often is that when people bother to make one, they don't put the effort into making a good large one, rather I often see a small hood that sits 3 feet above the forge and mainly acts as a...

Since your just starting off Mig is the best choice, also I wouldn't suggest anything under 140 amps. You can always turn a big machine down for welding thin stock but you can't turn a little machine up for thick stock. Also don't forget to wear a good respirator with P100 filters while...

Geothermal is the best way in my opinion. You have heating in the winter and cooling in the summer for $1 a day. The initial set up is a bit expencive at around $1000-2000 so its only worth it if you will be there for a few years. Walk into your basement year round and its a very comfortable...

You can buy 3M half mask respirators for $18 online with P100 filters. I prefer the big p100 cartridges since I also use it for welding and painting, they run $20 for a pair and are worth every cent.

Talk to Aldo Bruno. He can get you just about any size 1/8" 1084.

Price drop- $95 shipped anywhere in the world.

Sorry I didn't get back to your PM yet. I snapped a few photos of my die set today for you. Making the die set if very simple. I use 1/16" copper for my fuchi and kashira so once I made the male die I wrapped 1/16" copper around it and traced that onto the female die for a nice fit...

Yesterday I found an old knife I was working on over a year ago so I reprofiled it and made a nice little necker. Bold ladder pattern made from 1084fg and 15n20 .065" thick 1.25" wide at the widest 5.9" in length Full height "v" grind Heat treated to 57-58 hrc Price is $95 shipped anywhere...

You should also look into Page Steinhardt. http://www.sunshadowdesign.com/

Dang that turned out nice! Could we get a picture of the spine to see the file work?

That is one beautiful blade!