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That knife looks a lot like mine! As Laurence said, it's caused by uneven pressure and angle. I've made about 40 knives and even now, this will happen if If I don't pay attention to the pressure I'm putting on the blade with my weak side. I start off with my left hand then switch to my right...

I do hope everything is alright. I was considering shipping my next batch of wood off to them to try their service since it's a tad bit lower than others.

That knife is really sweet looking but that sheath takes the cake. I'd love to see some more pics of it!

Hey Boss, in your opinion, how do you think Cactus Juice and Ultraseal would work for making phenolic-like or laminated scales using fabric?

Man, you guys are a bunch of hard cases! ;) I'm still new having made only about 40 knives. I'm still in the "I'm flattered someone would want one of my knives" stage. If they're friend, family or a Pastor, I'll usually make 'em one. I also feel a little guilty taking money because I have so...

The anti-static spray works from what I've been told. My Wife uses dryer sheets and I just grab one of those and let it rub on the back of the belts. It works for quite a while and then I'll have to do it again. Sure beats getting zapped while grinding. Some of those shocks pack a pretty good...

This is the best advice you've gotten on this subject IMHO. The only advantage the Griz has over the Craftsman is that it's a 2x72. Not enough advantage in my book to justify the couple hundred more you'll pay for it. I'm not sure what problems you're having with the 2x42 because I've ground...

Some more Mods.... Without the Inswool/Satanite/ITC-100 coating on the lid, it got very hot. Over 300 degrees and counting. So I needed a way to keep the Inswool on the lid. This is the best I could come up with on short notice ;) I took 1/4" stainless steel bolts and used 5/16 fender...

Naw Mike I didn't take it that way. I knew what you were saying. I should have known better than to re-insert the burner even after the flame went out but I have to relearn some lessons the hard way! :)

Yeah, I knew that Mike, just figured after several minutes it would clear out on its own (through the burner holder, which is at the bottom). The lid to this thing needs removed and let the air push the unburned propane out before trying to relight the burner. It doesn't take much to make things...

That awkward moment when you realize..... ...you have the stainless steel flare end on backwards :( :o Of course, I didn't realize that until I had already went to the store and bought parts to make another burner and had it built. I was drilling and tapping the flair end for a set screw and...

Thanks Josh. Glad to hear an update about Aldo.

Yeah Mark I have an exhaust. It's a 1 1/4" exhaust near the top. I can keep the flame lit on the burner with the top off, but I believe the problem is the burner itself. It's not putting out a blow torch like flame such as those I've seen in video's. Also when I turn up the gas pressure, it...

Looks are deceiving Mark! I'm having a hard time getting the burner tuned. I've tried several different things and I just can't seem to get a really hot torch like flame out of this burner. Plus, the burner goes out when I insert it into the furnace. Just for kicks, I stuck my TS8000...

At one time, I saw a WIP on making a file guide with a carbide insert. I don't know what forum it was on or who did it. I have several hardened file guides I'd like to put a piece of carbide on, but not quite sure how to go about it. Was thinking of using JB Weld to hold 'em on. If any of ya'll...

Well I'm back! During my absence, I added two coats of ITC-100. The thing about ITC-100 is that it is very thin when mixed. The ratio is 2 parts ITC-100 to 1 part water. I read somewhere that it was best to apply it with an air brush, but since I don't have one of those I used a normal...

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What is the Triple Quenching Process? I asked this a while back. I got several replies, but nothing that explained it very well. So since the subject has come up again, I'm gonna try one more time :) What is the triple quenching and or the triple quenching process? Obviously I know what...

I'd certainly agree Bill! I didn't like the knife they picked out. The grinds were uneven and the file-work was a vine pattern that I was practicing with and it didn't turn out good. I know how hard 9 year old boys can be on a knife. So I made another knife based on the same design and used...

Thanks Eric. That's the third knife I've done of that design. It's one I doodled last year and had some scrap metal and thought "I'm gonna make this and see how it turns out". The first one was a clip point and I messed up the grind lines. So I threw it in the "until I have enough experience...