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    Warped and twisted Alternate Grained Ivory 1/4" x 5" x 10.5" SHEET

    I ordered a sheet of the 1/4" alternate grained ivory from Boss Dogs place and when it arrived, it was twisted and warped pretty bad. It had about 1/4" to 3/8" warp and twist to it when I pulled it out of the box. No idea why. I called the shop and spoke with Beth who referred me to Dustin. I...
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    Bandsaw Tracking?

    I just pulled the trigger on a used Milwaukee 6230N off of Ebay to use for profiling blades from bar stock among other things. Got it for $123.00 including shipping. I just got it today and the motor runs fine. Trigger variable speed and guide rollers work fine too. The only thing I...
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    "loaded up" scotchbrite belt

    Hey guys, I have a medium grit scothbrite belt that a buddy used and the surface of it is "loaded up" with metal. He used it on a sword to take some scratches out. I don't know how long he used it since I wasn't in the shop with him but when I went to use it the next time, the surface of the...
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    Mountain Man Knives

    I was going for a mountain man look on these two. The blade on the bowie is 5160 and the hunter is O1. The handle on the bowie is elk with a brass guard and sub-hilt. The spacer is buffalo horn. I carved the oak leaves with a dremel. It was my first try at carving and also my first...
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    Damascus Masonic Dagger

    I know there are a few Brothers on this board and I am sure that there are a few aspects of what I am going to say that may seem a bit odd to others who are not in the Fraternity. :3: I desinged this with as many Masonic elements as I could think of. I am using this in degree work since I am Sr...
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    bench grinder questions

    I got a 6" Skil bench grinder for christmas that i am going to convert to a buffer/scotch brite wheel. I plan on removing the wheel guards and making a stand out of a piece of 4" dump truck drive shaft i have. question 1) how tall to make the stand? question 2) if i make the base it...
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    Knifemakers Guild Show Louisville Ky. Sept. 15-18

    Sorry if this was posted earlier, I couldn't find it if it was. Any Knife Dogs going to be there? I did recognize Cliff Fendely on the list of table holders, not sure of any others. I'll tell ya what, that hotel is some swanky digs!! I just checked and the KMG rate is $129.00 per night...
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    Knife #2 just needs sharpening

    Here are some pics of knife #2 and my 2nd lanyard as well. I changed my design from knife #1 because it felt too short in my big hands. The wife says #1 fits her hand just fine and told me that since I didn't like it, it was hers. :) The blade is O1, edge quenched with oven draw back @...
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    Pics of my No Weld Grinder w/mods

    I finally got some pics taken of my No Weld Grinder. The base is 4"x10" tube with a 1/4" wall. After talking to Wayne Coe about the motor and VFD, I decided to go direct drive and made the necessary changes. I got the tracking wheel and the drive wheel from a friend who used to work in a...
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    How do you make a quench tank?

    I would like to make a quench tank that is able to preheat the oil. I am thinking horizontal, rather than vertical. Are there any plans/tutorials on this? Advice? Do's- Don'ts ? Thanks
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    cutting out a blade question

    Since I don't have a portable metal band saw, what is the best way to cut out a blade from 1/4" O1 flat stock? I have a variable speed jig saw that I can put a metal cutting blade in but it jumps up and down pretty bad if the blade binds even slightly. I have a bandsaw for wood but I was told...
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    1st knife from scratch!

    Here are some pics of my first knife from scratch. Metal is 01 with an "accelerated oxidation" finish Triple quenched in olive oil (differential heat treat) (if you look close, you can see the temper line) 1 hour draw back @ 410* x 3 Scales are Desert Ironwood Brass bolsters that I...
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    NWGS Plans Questions

    I just got the plans in the mail today and read through the material. I have a couple of questions. Tracking block brackets: It says to use a 3"x1"x1/8" piece of bar stock and bend it to 90* I have 1.5" x 1.5" x 1/8" angle iron on hand, can I use that or is there a reason that you have...
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    Greetings from the Buckeye state

    Hey guys! :1: I was first bitten by the knife gremlin when I was 8 as my Grandpa was teaching me how to sharpen my first knife. I have been a knife nut ever since. It had never dawned on me to make my own knives until this past year. I met a guy who makes some really nice knives and was...
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