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  1. mack1

    Cobalt and Carbide Drill Bits

    What's the difference here? I see the BossDog has some solid Micrograin Carbide bits on his Site now. I need to drill through hardened steel(ie: a knife), and there's that difference in price. I know(think) both are brittle, so I should get more than one. Need an answer, so's I can place my...
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    Harbor Freight Portaband

    I saw the Thread on the 4x6 BS and was looking for the pic of the "stand" I made for the Portable one from HF. I musta deleted it. Easy enough to make with some square tube stock, but definetly get the Bi-Metal Blades. The blade that comes with the saw is only good for very mild steel, and...
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    I popped the question!!!

    All the best, Ernie! 27 yrs in May for me & the Missus. 2thumbs
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    OLE MAN WINTER PART 2

    Yeah, you got dumped on, but that looks just like home. And, before we moved to where we are now, my FiL had a couple Front End Loaders and a New Holland Skid-Steer we'd use for snow removal. BTDT "Been There Done That. :unsure: The International 515 was my machine! 2thumbs
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    OLD MAN WINTER

    Gone in the next week??? I wish! huh1
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    Getting hurt a new way..

    :eek: Yee-owtch!!! Don't do that no mo'!
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    OLD MAN WINTER

    Ain't that the truth, Bill?!? Western New York here, just east of Buffalo. The cold winds come across Lake Erie's open(warm) water, and dump a ton of white stuff on us. We are in what's called a "Snow Band" area. Don't hafta tell me what winter's like.:unsure: My dog is in this...
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    Need help with pommel material

    Try www.glowinc.com for the GITD Powder. Go with the v10 Ultra Green
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    Fiddleback Layered Handles

    Bump! Still looking for an explanation for "Quartersawn", please. 2thumbs
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    redo required...

    Keep in mind, alot of knives that have a coating on them have a very rough "finish" beneath it.
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    a few redo's

    They're all lookin' good, but I like that Rem best. :D 2thumbs
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    Modifications?

    I must admit, the owner of that Canadian Camp(1Sharpknife2) has kept me busy. Not that I'm complaining.:D Here's a few more of his. Bark River: Canadian Special / Scout / and one I'm really proud of, Copperhead. He supplied the wood for all except the Canadian Special. And, for the...
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    Modifications?

    Thanks everybody. oldways was pleased with the results of this Barkie of his. Stabilized End Grain Olivewood. I appreciate the opportunity people give me to dress up their knives. 2thumbs
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    Some of my old Emerson Mods

    2thumbs But, man, you have got to stay away from DumboRat! :D
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    Newb info

    Get a heatgun, one of those larger razor cutters and a putty knife. Tape up that blade good, put it in the vise and heat the scales up. It'll loosen them up enough to get the razor blade behind them, pry a little to get the putty knife in. The pins, unless they're Corby's, will not be a...
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    Modifications?

    Here's a Canadian Camp Knife that gave me problems. :unsure: My first time using a double stack of spacers screwed up my measurements so, for the first time, I made bolsters to compensate for my mistake.
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    Modifications?

    OK! Since rehandling is considered modifications, here are some of the Barkies I've done for Members over on KF. Being disabled, it gives me something to fill the time on my hands, and helps offset supply costs. cool 1 Besides, I really enjoy doing it. 2thumbs
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    Ka-Bar USMC

    Yessir! Every time I drive down to West Penn Hardwoods, I can see the Ka-Bar Factory from US 86. Gives me a sad feeling inside every time. :(
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    ok all you dogs, show yourself

    Raymond, that first pic is quite the snapshot. I still have my hair, but why is it I get silver on my head but white in the beard??? IG, my wife thinks I'm deaf, most of the time. And although I'm not "dumb" either, I have been called stupid. huh1 cool 1
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    Yahoooo !!! got me a milling machine

    Well? huh1 It's "tomorrow"! :D
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