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Never mind!! I found the answers to my questions!!!!

is it a good or a bad idea for using Gorilla glue to glue on the scales? or is epoxy the way to go?

So how long should I soak the leather? I didn't measure the thickness but I feel its either 3/16 or 1/4 thick.

I like it!! good job

Josh, When I buff I start out with the white, then go to the red. i'll post some pics later

Josh, no offense taken.. I am not sure on the type of stainless. I bought it at the hobby store. maybe I am doing my handles all wrong. when i glue the handles on they are not finished. I finish them on the knife, meaning finish sanding and everything. I make sure i cut the pins close to the...

Scott, the kiln I have may be from the 50s It is a Dickinson... I am looking for any info on it, so far i cannot find anything....

Hello all, trying to make a sheath out of some leather a friend gave me. it has to be in the 8-10oz range, and it is very stiff. yesterday i cut out my pattern and ran it under the kitchen faucet to get it wet. it seemed more pliable, however when i folded the leather over it started to crack...

Peter, I am at the same spot your are. I just picked up an old kiln, and I am going to convert it into a Heat treat oven. From what I can tell, you will need a temp controller (PID) k type thermocouple and a SSR rated for the current with a heat sink. I am not going to remove any coils. The...

Okay, thanks guys... one more question. How would the finish hold up if I decided to do the Crazy Glue finish on the scales after they were mounted on the knife. would that not seal the aluminum pins. The last one I did with aluminum I coated the handle with poly while it was on the knife. then...

I did a quick search and didn't find what i was looking for. Is it okay to use aluminum for the tang/ scale pins? they polish up so easily compared to stainless. pros and cons anyone? Aaron

Milt, yes all the elements get red/ orange hot. why does it take so long to heat up? I am under the assumption that if I rewire the unit and put the 110 lines in series in series the 220V would be fine...

Hey guys, I got a killer deal on an electric kiln yesterday. it is a dickinson kiln, 120V 18A. it has 2 110 v plugs, it has an analog temp meter with 2 toggle switches. So it takes about an hour to reach 1000*+.. my fluke IR meter tops out at 1000*F the built in meter is several hundred...

this is great info guys thanks

So, what is the best sanding method for getting all the scratches out. This is what I am currently doing, and I am looking for advice on this matter. I do this by hand. I wrap the sand paper around a 1"x 1/4" x 16" bar.I use WD40 and when that gets "dirty" i wipe it off with a microfiber cloth...

Hey guys, anyone try those scotch- brite belts to finish blades with? either pre heat treat or post? just wondering if they work better than sand paper and elbow grease..

Ken, thanks for the compliment.. I personally don't like the "gut hook" tried it once and did not like it. Elk or deer, i just use the end of the blade and a finger on the spine to guide. A good sharp knife works for me.

I am using O1 steel and they are skinning knives. I think I am right in the .05" range after HT. so I'll see how this goes. Another question i have is the angle used for sharpening? let's say on a scandi grind and on a flat grind..

I just finished the other skinner. However I neglected to take pictures. I decided to put a blasted finish on the blade. It looks cool, i just don't like the blasted finish, it seams to show scratches and marks up easily. I don't think i'll blast another one.. so Here is the finished products

how thin should you grind the blade before you sharpen?