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  1. smithy

    What kind of craftsman are we?

    Good post. Without God ...there is nothing.
  2. smithy

    Having to hand up Grinding knives for a while.

    Laurence, sorry for your bad news. Wishing you that the best is yet to come. I hope you find something you love to do as much as making knives. Teddy
  3. smithy

    Our home burns down

    Jeff, the link doesn't work for me.
  4. smithy

    Our home burns down

    Jeff, what size shoes do you wear? How about bedding and other essentials? I have been through a house fire and survived...so will you. Keep the faith.... Was all your equipment ruined? If so, I have a buffing motor I'm not using....
  5. smithy

    20 Pound propane tank

    I don't know anything about building forges. But...I do know that my propayne always runs out at night---when none is available. Get a spare tank :).
  6. smithy

    I need some inspiration

    I would make the recipient and his wife something they would both like. A set of 2 matching steak knives comes to mind.
  7. smithy

    The girls in the 60,s weren't that good looking

    Which one is you? :)
  8. smithy

    The girls in the 60,s weren't that good looking

    Were you looking for a Russian "bride"? :1: :lol::9:
  9. smithy

    Over $150,000 in Prizes Knife Rights Ultimate Steel Knives, Guns & More Spectactular!

    Doug, is your organization using any of it's 'political' resources to fight the proposed ivory ban? That would be great.... Also, can you tell me what percentage of your total receipts go to administrative expenses? Thanks for your good work.
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    Prayers, Smoke and good thoughts needed!

    Lawrence, smoke,prayers, and everything else I can muster are on the way. After dealing with insurance co's for the last 20 years due to my wife's disabilities,,,I don't know which causes the most pain, the injury or the insurance co. Good luck, my friend...Teddy
  11. smithy

    Stitcher help please?

    I was recently given an old (1910) Singer industrial sewing machine model #31-15 with a walking foot. It has an up-dated motor (1/3 hp) and was professionally serviced before it was put in storage about 5 years ago. I know nothing about sewing machines. I don't think that it will...
  12. smithy

    Is Upside DOWN!

    Well don, my friend. Teddy
  13. smithy

    KnifeDogs: help others out a little...or join in..

    If I could make a knife worthy of presentation, I would donate one. Instead, in order to keep 'mama' happy, I will donate a pair of diamond stud earrings. Teddy
  14. smithy

    I could really use your prayers

    Eric, my condolences to you and any other extended family. When I lost my mother I felt a big empty spot, right behind my belly button button. I filled that space with all the good memories of my mother I had. And over the next couple of years, the pain of loss became manageable and I went on...
  15. smithy

    Weather

    It's been too cold for too long for these old bones to go out in my un-heated garage to do anything.
  16. smithy

    Christian Brothers

    And a good morning to you. The story of my life " A day late and a dollar short" :) Make it a great day... Teddy
  17. smithy

    Lucky Day

    Good news Bubba---now take care of yourself...:happy:
  18. smithy

    Stag Jig

    Thank you for a great idea. Teddy
  19. smithy

    A knife and pipe I did.....

    There is a big rendezvous in Friendship, In. each spring and fall. Your works will fit right in. Teddy
  20. smithy

    Suggestions on burs for a foredom

    I use mostly 3/32" bits and abrasives and a 'quick change" hand piece that only accepts 3/32" shafts. This hand piece (masterpiece) is useful for those bits and accessories that are bigger.The bits and accessories for ferrous metals seem to only come in larger sizes. As I work more in steel...
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