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    Grinding jigs

    I bought one exactly like yours. However I've not even used it yet but hope to soon. My question is how do you flip sides and keep symmetrical using the adjustable sliding bolts. I've been watching a you tuber Gentry Custom and he uses a similar jig. I couldn't find the exact video ( there are 3...
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    Thoughts on Gift Giving

    Troubled youth is a hard description anymore to be honest. When I grew up attention span could be adjusted. But yes I have "dealt" with kids who's parents said he had attention span defict. Come to find out he didn't when I explained reality to him what could happen to him if he didn't do...
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    Grinding position

    Yeap I watched a you tube video interview with her by someone at Blade show. Interesting video.
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    Grinding position

    If I caught right what I think she said is she does this in different styles to distinguish between different kinds of steel she uses. Mind Blown. But it seems most of her steel she uses is HC. But still.
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    Dennis Morland Birthday today

    Wow I'm 455 in dog years (65). And I've lived a dog's life. Not really but its funny. I've been blessed.
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    Fattening up a para cord handle

    I know of a knife maker (just can't remember his name) that does a awesome swell in the center of a para cord knife. Without being able to take apart I believe it was a Skelton knife or at least had two large holes horizontally in the middle of the handle area. I think he started the wrap with...
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    Stand

    Yeah that looks awesome. Frankly though I just have mine mounted to a wall as I have used up all my bench space.
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    Re-thinking dust collection... a 'new' way to do it?

    Check out air to air heat exchangers. I built a super insulated house. Vapor tight. I use a air to air heat exchanger to bring it climate controlled air in my house. Lots of folks make residential size units now days. It brings fresh air in, using it as it closely passes over stale air...
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    new temper oven

    With a little help from a electrician friend you could easily convert to a PID controlled tempering oven with +/- one degree.
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    Five Stitches

    Three things scare me in life. Chainsaws, table saws and SS foil!
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    Epoxy Scales

    WOW looks nice. I want details.
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    Makers Mark size

    Great question. I always figured majority of folks are right handed so they will see my makers mark in use. IDK
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    Tempering Oven...Starting Over...

    I will bet you got a great find and would easily be converted to a PID controlled oven at what ever temp you set the PID controller for. Plus or minus 2 degrees.
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    Carbide Straightening Hammer

    All I can say I've had awesome success carbide hammering to straighten blades. Zero failure so far. It doesn't take much hammering. I know a heat treater that converted a sewing machine to use for straightening. Think about that. It just takes PECKING. I use a flat metal machine plate to...
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    OPauls Knife Picture Thread

    Quote from my favorite movie "You've came along way pilgrim" Really nice work. I still have my first knife I was so proud of at the time. I take it out every once in awhile to see how far I've came.
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    240V Plug Adapter Question

    Wire sizing. 220/20 amp can be run on #12 gauge wire. 110/40 amp would require #8 gauge depending on distance and voltage drop. Both by the way will use the same amount of electric on your electric bill. One just splits the amperage over two legs. Plus I don't know anyone that makes a 40 amp...
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    Disc sander

    I bought rubber gasket material from auto parts store. But I like the leather gasket idea.
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    Aluminum Quench Blocks, Will This Work?

    Absolutely. I was really fortunate to come across some 1" thick stock. And a lot of it. When I'm bulk heat treating I still have to dip in ice water to bring it down in temps when doing alot of repeated SS heat treats. Aluminum sucks the heat out but retains that heat.
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    DeMo 2022 Kith

    I like option 3 but more of a rounded face and lower on the the blade
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    Stitches??

    I've only needed stitches once. Was doing a sharpening video of cutting paper with a super sharp knife and lets just say in the speed video I needed stitches. Other than that I've ground off more skin than I care to admit. Like my dad always said "if your going to be stupid you have to be tough"
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