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Well I think I am gona order some West System Resin from Boss Dog!!!! Any one have any pro or cons? I think I will have to go with the slow hardener with the humidity and heat I have here. Can any one fill me in on the the ratio of resin and hardener? I have been playing with Fiberglass resin...

Well this is my third attempt on my first sheath and I think "third time is a charm"!!!! Are there any tips on using the edge beveler tool! I have practiced on some scrap But I seem to have a hard time taking the same amount off as I go? should you always bevel your edge? Is it better to slick...

I am having a hard time stamping a border on my first sheath. I got the basket weave down it is when I pick up my camouflage z-c431 it starts to go down hill. Let me back up a bit... I carve a line all the way around than find my center line than lightly mark with my compass and start the...

Tried some Mustard finish, like or dislike???? I am kinda on the fence with it, not to sure!? Thanks, Martin

I had to watch my 9 year old nephew this afternoon and every time he is over he wants to to go out in the shop and make some thing. Most of the time he is also with his 11 year old brother and 5 year old sister, so my answer is always next time your over! It is to much of a headache to have...

I read a lot of people put wax on the scales to finish them, what wax is this? we are not talking about buffing compound are we? Thanks. Martin

I would like to cut this up and use on some future knives but not if it is Beryllium. I have never heard of the stuff but was looking at some old post and saw a thread about Brass not being brass. Any thoughts would be great. Martin

Well I have been working on knife number 3, been having a hard time trying to decide on what type of handle I want to put on it. I looked around and every thing I liked was a bit to much in the cash department! So I thought I would try and make some Pine Cone scales. Well they may work and they...

I got a package in the mail today from a top dog!!! Doug Douglas sent this to me. I was out in my shop working on my next knife and the mail lady droped it off, I rip into it and was like a kid in a candy store!! I was expecting a piece of bandsaw blade but not also did I get enough to make two...

Nothing special! Just got a new laptop so I wanted to see how easy/hard to post pics on it. Plus I just painted the floor, and wanted to show it off!!! Martin

My shop is a small one car garage that faces the east. I have a few fans placed around but as it warms up it can be a hot steamy buger here in Florida!! I could close the door and let the ac flow in from the house but that would be to costly! Was just wondering what some of you do to keep cool...

Hello all I am new to all this and have been bit by the bug!! Some of you might have seen me in "New to knife making". Well I have been able to pick up Tandy's deluxe leather craft set and there stiching set. I think I have the basics I need but should I pick up any thing else??? Also can anyone...

Well it's all done!!!! Finally!!!!! I have put some time into this one. I may not be a pro knife maker but I think I could be called a pro sander!!!! This little knife really put me through some loops, there were a few times I just wanted to throw my hands up and say "hey, it's your second...

A friend gave me a few pieces of this, he didn't know what type of wood it came from. It's hard but pretty!! Thanks, Martin

Well my first two batches!!! I took a few pair of blue Jeans that don't fit any more and cut them about two inches wide and 6 inches and 8 inches long. What a mess, even got the wife to help me out!! One batch is from a dark pair of blue jeans and second batch is layered dark and faded blue...

Well I will run out files in the future so I was wondering what are some good steels for a newbe like me? I use a two brick forge and do my stock removal with files. I was also wondering if there is a chart explaining all the different types and purpose of the steel blanks? Also do you have to...

These two both came from one Black Diamond file. I look back at my first knife( i have only made three!) and can see how much I have learned from all you guys!! I am always going and reading as many post as I can sucking up all the great info. Soooo I want to thank all the dogs for sharing there...

Who makes them and what is a decent price price for two words 11 letters. Thanks, Martin

Why? I have seen the ones made from a brake bleeding kits, looks easy enough to do. I have a few questions about it. Why do it? Does all wood need to be stabilized? Do I stain my wood than stabilize? Thanks folks, Martin

I was given a bunch of files from a friend and most of them are Black Diamond Mill @@@@@@@ files that I know are good for making knives out of. I also have one stamped with a big diamond on it and made in china, probably not a keeper but I really like the file pattern on it! I also have one that...