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  1. clancy

    Website Hosting?

    I'm using squarespace.com You can put together a nice original looking website very quickly by editing templates. ernie
  2. clancy

    What carbon steel?

    I have used 52100, 1084, 15N20, W2 and O1. I must admit that O1 has given me the best edge and is the easiest to work with. ernie
  3. clancy

    warpage on thin 440C

    If you grind bevels how does one get the knife to make uniform contact with cooling blocks? It would have to be at the same time and with the same amount of contact to prevent problems, unless I just don't understand. In any case I have been oil quenching 440C. ernie
  4. clancy

    Ernie Finished a couple Knives Today!!!

    Nice original design. It reminds me of a shark, how about " Mako " ernie
  5. clancy

    This thing has a couple of moving parts.

    Wow that is incredible. somehow making folders does not seem so difficult now.
  6. clancy

    Makers - what do you want to achieve in 2011?

    I want to build one damascus folder per month. This year I want to get my forging done before the hot weather sets in.
  7. clancy

    Help Design the perfect forge! Input needed...

    This is my favorite design http://www.tzknives.com/gasforges.html I bought one, it works great for damascus and is very durable for all day use every day. The fire spins like a tornado and is very uniform in heating. I run it with a blower and the static pressure is about 5 psi with a...
  8. clancy

    Most common mistakes that beginners make

    rushing to fine grit sandpaper too soon then backtracking when those last few scratches won't go away. Another mistake is not keeping different grits seperated, getting a few wild grits on your fine sandpaper can make big scratches. ernie
  9. clancy

    New liner lock model

    That knife looks very professional. ernie
  10. clancy

    Blue Ti Framelock

    A great looking knife. ernie
  11. clancy

    Free Give Away - One of our new Pivot Laps

    I am in, thanks it looks like a useful tool.
  12. clancy

    What is the most difficult step of knifemaking for you?

    trying to remember what tool I walked up to the house to find.
  13. clancy

    Most common mistakes that beginners make

    many beginners don't respect their buffer. this simple looking tool will ruin your day in an instant.
  14. clancy

    Adding a blower to a forge....

    This is a good site to look at. http://www.tzknives.com/manifold.html ernie
  15. clancy

    New knives available now

    great looking knives. ernie
  16. clancy

    2nd for 2011

    Nice knife. I have the same digital calipers, they work great but sure eat up batteries. ernie
  17. clancy

    Slip Joint Spring-How Strong?

    I have seen some knives that would break my nail trying to get them open. I leave them on the counter. I like an easy opening knife, hence my preference for liner locks. Ever see an old person trying to open a child proof medicine bottle.... than's me trying to open a slip joint with a strong...
  18. clancy

    Has anyone heard of him and can give me some direction.

    In the sign business sometimes we have to "Fire The Customer" I have a slider on my sign quoting software that is labeled "PITA discount" as you slide it to the right it looks like there is a bigger discount but in reality the price is increased. (PITA stands for Pain In the ___ ) I guess the...
  19. clancy

    Armidillo Lockback

    I hope to make a knife that nice someday. ernie
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