Barry Clodfelter
Journeyman Bladesmith (5yr)
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Joined: Feb 15, 2021
Last seen: Jan 25, 2024
Topics: 4 / Replies: 61
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Forging An Integral D-Guard

Beautiful Gary! It certainly adds a lot to the look of an already nice looking blade!

7 years ago
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Quenching Oil

I so rarely edge quench I can't answer number 1. Number 2 - it just falls to the bottom and I have never experienced ill effects. I do use a f...

7 years ago
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Quench Oil

For Parks 50 or Parks AAA call Maxim Oil Company in Texas and ask for Carla is she doesn't answer. 817-293-4645 Can't help with Bio Quenchs.

7 years ago
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How To Dress Your Hammer?

Smooth with no sharp edges. You can use a progression of belts on the hammer face to get any dings out or sharp edges off. I start at 220 and go up ...

7 years ago
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What Are The Use Of The Plunge Grinds On A Blade?

It is also used as the foundation of the knife like a cornerstone was once used to start the build of a house. When you grind the blade the plunge li...

7 years ago
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Steve Culver In The Hospital

Prayers for a speedy recovery!

8 years ago
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The Must Have Tool In Your Shop

Surface plate and a height gage would be mine. I use them on every knife I make to find center of the blade and also center of the handle once that i...

8 years ago
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Disc Sander Options

I built mine for way less than 1k. The VFD was the most expensive part and I went with a KBAC 24d and added a reverse switch and an on/off switch for...

8 years ago
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Training Classes

Hi Dean since you are only about 4 hours from Haywood you might consider coming to the March hammer in. The green coal room is open most of the weeke...

9 years ago
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Making Tongs - Topic For May 2015

After watching Ed's videos a few times I had to give it a go. I learned quite a bit about forging and blacksmithing in general in this adventure. I...

9 years ago
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Burning Hidden Tang Holes?

I have done it a few times when I just couldn't get the tang to fit right. One thing to keep in mind is if you are using a stabilized block of wood d...

10 years ago
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A Few Sheaths

Great looking sheaths Ed! I have had problems with the stamp pattern washing out when I fold the pouch over so I started making more sheaths like...

10 years ago
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Phoenix Abrasives

I got a sample pack last year with 1 60 ceramic a 220 and 400 AO. The ceramic belt was the best value for the money, I found it cut well for a reason...

11 years ago
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