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  1. Jim Adams Customs

    Micarta Glue ?

    I use Gorilla Super Glue. I quit using epoxy over a year ago.
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    Where do you buy your Knife Supplies?

    I buy from all the Knife Suppliers. Each one has something the other doesn't have.
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    Most common mistakes that beginners make

    The only true mistake I have made as a Knifemaker, is waiting 46 years to become one.
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    Standoffs to small.

    Just a suggestion USA Knifemaker has pivots for 1.68. They could be drill to a difference size very easily and retapped. I understand that you only buy your pivots from Alpha, but that is not the only supplier. You could also drill and tap tubing very easily.
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    Standoffs to small.

    $1.68 is too much for a 1/4 pivot? Your kidding right? :)
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    Standoffs to small.

    Try using pivots instead of stand off.
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    What is the most difficult step of knifemaking for you?

    Cliff you said it all. Knifemaking is fun once I get going.
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    Favorite Recipes

    I would suggest 3-4 lbs per person, that is the standard rule of thumb in Cajun Country.
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    Thinking of doing a Loveless style chute Knive

    i think that is the point. I didn't know either when I started. So I made integrals. [/IMG]
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    Thinking of doing a Loveless style chute Knive

    Tracy has Chute fighter Blank it has double sided guard. Now if you are referring to Loveless' Big Bear Sub Hilt Fight. I have done two. The front guard slides over the blade. The sub hilt is slotted and slide over the tang. Tracy has the Big Bear Blank Loveless Big Bear Sub Hilt...
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    inexpensive band saw?

    Brad what saw did you get?
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    inexpensive band saw?

    You always want at least 3 teeth in your material. I use 14 or 18 on just about everything. I lean toward the 14t on .200 plus 18t on ,150 Plus and 24 on .125. I just go with 18t on everything. Hey Brad, I loved the design you sent. I been busy I am sorry I haven't got back to you...
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    Favorite Recipes

    I coat my Burgers with my BBQ rub made of 1 cup white sugar, 1 cup of brown sugar and 2 Tablespoons of Tony Chachere's Cajun Seasoning. I use this seasoning on everything I BBQ.
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    Most common mistakes that beginners make

    I am just going to make a couple of knives, It just going to be a hobby.
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    inexpensive band saw?

    Dennie You get in pinch, Most hardware stores have Olson Hard Back 64-1/2in. long x 1/2in. wide either in 18T or 14T. It is great blade for the price of $12.00. It is all I ever use. I always use cutting fluid and the slowest speed. I have to get a Bi blade from Tracy. But I have had such...
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    Jim Adams???

    I am here. I have just been busy. Thank you for wondering about me.
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    Chicken - White BBQ Sauce

    I won't cook chicken on the grill or smoker any other way. White BBQ Sauce, this is Northern Alabama favorite. The best way to use this sauce is is dip your chicken in it from the start, and dip it few times as it cooks. NOTE: Do not use the sauce you dipped in on your table, It is full of...
  18. Jim Adams Customs

    Wings are the things...post your hot wing recipe here..

    1/2 cup Red Hot Brand Hot Sauce, 1/4 butter, 3/4 teaspoon of Garlic Powder. Fry your wings till they are 185 degrees that makes them a little crispier.
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    SO What did you get for Christmas

    I got a Leatherman Blast from my wife.
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    Bandsaw Blades for Handle Materials

    James, Ditto. I use my Craftsman saw for Micarta, Wood, Leather and Spacers. I use my Metal Bandsaw for G10.
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