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Sorry I missed your post until tonight - I see you posted yesterday. Thank you so much for the photos and write up. YES!!! I think more than myself are interested in how you did it. Let me understand, in the #6 photo you're showing the canister with the bar of 5160 in the middle, and...

Hey that's neat. I'd never noticed that box for a short url link. Works great, and easier than my way of removing part of the url. Thanks for that. Seeing these good parts makes me want to build another SGA, but the one I've got works so good not much excuse to build another.... except for...

Amazon share button? You must be on a phone or something? I only use a computer so I've got a KB and mouse. I'm old fashioned - that's how we did it back in prehistoric times {g}

$29? Wow, if they'll go on sale here for that I'll get another. A 3D printer reducer for the fan? I remember seeing that done - good idea, but the fan will need some support I'd think. A plastic printed object isn't all that strong. I mounted my forge on this HF cart...

Taz, Thanks for the links. The inner rail is pretty much the one I used, except way back when I build my SGA several yrs ago the 4 bearing was the one to use. Now I'd use the 5 bearing for sure. I've tagged the sliding table for later. Good design and decent price. Tell me about those links...

Your forge is looking good. I'm for sure following along with the build to see the final product with the Ribbon burner going. I use those HF tool stands a good bit - I've got maybe 5 or 6 of them around. The last one I purchased last week was the longer stand for $33 rather than the one with...

Good job - and I still would like to know more about that sliding table you've got.

Very nice - good work, GREAT craftsmanship. I'd like to know more about forging the blade - how much meteorite, how forged, etc. Is the meteorite from one of the named sources like campo del cielo meteorite? I'm amazed and fascinated with forging meteorite into blades.

Coop, I'm with you. In my early days I used "mystery" steel with good success.... except when it wasn't. In this case the OP has a couple tons of what should be the same "new" steel. That's why I thought it might be worthwhile to have it tested to see exactly what steel it is.

I would say the wood moved - not unusual at all. I've had that to happen many times, a yr or so later the wood/tang or wood/spacer joints wouldn't be as smooth as when built. I can't imagine G-Flex epoxy moving like that.

With almost 2 tons of steel it might be worthwhile to have it tested to see the composition. I've heard it's not that expensive, but I wouldn't have a clue where to send or cost. I understand you've got the HT down pat, but sometimes it might be nice to know? Congrats on the steel.

There has been a lot of discussion about Grizzly's 2X42 grinder and I almost ordered one. Today I saw this video that got me all excited again, then saw Grizzly has it on sale for $300 with free shipping. I just had to order the darn thing. Good decision? Not at all sure, but we'll see. I...

I forgot to add on the forge - be SURE to drill a hole in the side to insert a ceramic probe to check temps. I find that really helpful. Something like this to display temps: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B018QHQSB8/...

I was not familiar with that forge - I found his website and YT video (I'm sure you've watched it) That's a nice looking forge - you going with a ribbon burner? I've always been interested in those, but use a standard blown burner in my forge. I've had venturi burners and they work good, but...

Not many replies to your post - I guess most folks are like me, jealous of your find :) You got a lifetime supply of 15N20 steel - congrats. Unless the rust is pretty heavy I wouldn't worry to much about it. When you clean the steel for Damascus strips you'll be grinding anyway. If the rust...

Good deal - now you can pay your dues by making a RR spike knife. Those are fun to make and can be anything from simple to more complex. Even can make an axe using a RR spike. https://www.anvilfire.com/iForge/tutor.php?lesson=spikeaxe/demo

I just checked and HF says it will be available at Gautier, MS on Dec 15th for "In Store purchase only". A bit more research it shows stock on Dec 15th for in store purchase at several places within 35 miles of West Chester, PA

I'd call that a really nice "street rod" since it seems like it would be derivable. That had to be fun project. Congrats - I always love to see a local boy doing good stuff. I was raised just across the line in Alabama - and still think it that area as "home". the rest of my family still...

I really like the spalted wood on the first knife shown - they all look good. Good to see you back, and the best reason in the world to be absent. I REALLY like the hotrod. Is that an old microphone head for the shift knob? Yep, 3 deuces is the way to go. Tell us about the rest of engine...

$200? WOW - you did good... not only a good price, but a very nice looking oven. I like the idea of using a pottery kiln as a vertical HT oven. I've got an 18" EvenHeat and it's takes a LONG time to heat to 1975°F - seems like it's a tad over 2 hrs?