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Over in the Shop Picture thread several people have referenced having a dog or cat that tends to hang out in the shop with them. I thought it would be kind of fun to see the critters that like the art of metal work along with you. This is Buster. He adopted me about 5 years ago. His home...

Can't go wrong with that Dewalt! I have one that I use at home, and the one here at the day job gets used regularly and has been in service for 2 years so far. Charlie

Those look great! I've had someone after me to come to his place to make a couple, I think I need to try it now! Charlie

Looks like a thread chaser file to me. Not sure how well it would work, but only one way to find out, get some steel and see what it does. Charlie

Thanks for the replies to this one. I'll see what I can do with the other sheath that is in a bit worse condition than this one and then use the process that works best on the one I plan to give to pop! Charlie

A couple of years ago my father handed me 2 knives that he has had for YEARS!!! Both are case fixed blade skinners and were in BAD shape. They both have stainless blades, the handles are leather, and one came with a sheath. Not sure which, but one of these 2 knives was what he used to skin...

I see no reason for it not to work with a 2x72 configuration. EVEN is you had to replace all of the wheels you'd be money ahead. As others mentioned, check the bearings and everything else for weathering and age. I'd also be leery of the belts if they haven't been WELL taken care of in...

Padre, do you have a pic of the piece you want to inlay? I have an idea... Charlie

A whole pile of axis antler? Man it sucks to be you! :what!: Seriously, for the type of knife I love to make, Scandinavian, that would be a great problem for me! Sounds like you have a lot of different options for playing with the antler. I've not tried it, but keep telling myself I...

Sweet looking user for sure! You just sold me on the M-cam scale material. GREAT contrast with that blade. Charlie

Since I'm a cheap skate I use a 10-gallon shop vac with a hoseport made from PVC for the wood ONLY tools. The grinder throws it where ever it wants to go. At my real job we have 3 of the collection systems like you show in our R&D area and they seem to work well. We work with balsa wood in...

All of us have a drawer or box with a blade or 7 like that one! Don't get discouraged. As others have said, get some practice steel and learn how you and your grinder need to dance with each other. Keep at it and practice. Of, FWIW, I'd play a bit more with that blade now and then just to...

Great job Padre! The acetone trick should be fine with the etch. acetone is a solvent and shouldn't mess with the acidic etch. So, what's the next project? I know you have one in mind! Looking forward to it as well! Charlie

Good one! I'm sure she'll get a kick out of it as well. Charlie

PITA or not, that turned out great! Charlie

Made this first one for a lady to give to her hubby to use as a paring knife. O1 tool steel 1/8" Walnut scales treated with Tru-oil Edge at 17 degrees each side This one was made for a relative that has been wanting one of my knives for quite some time. O1 tool steel 5/32" Handle...

Padre, I've made quite a bit of extra spending money by taking OLD kitchen knives, rehandling, and then selling them... I've also made a bit of pocket money rehandling, shining, and sharpening a few OLD kitchen knives for folks... You may consider giving some of the knives a "facelift" before...

GREAT looking knife! Regardless of what some may say, even a "kit" knife takes some skill and determination to get everything fit up and looking nice! I'd say you nailed it! Now, be prepared, an addiction is coming soon... Before long you WILL be dreaming of grinders, anvils, forges, HT...

That does suck, but at least you didn't epoxy the scales on BEFORE HT!!! Yeah, I did that yesterday! :52: Not sure what type of blade you're working with, but when I've done that before with a full tang I've wrapped the blade portion in a wet towel and SLOWLY applied heat with my torch to...

OK, a LOT of folks come on here asking about using MAPP gas for a forge. well, below, you'll find out what all I've learned thus far... When I first got back into knife making I made a small forge out of sheet metal and 2" kaowool. The forge body is 14" long, has an outside diameter of 7"...