When it comes to fit, fitting of the guard to the ricasso is probably the part that I had the most trouble with. This fit is an area that gets looked...

[quote name='Rick Baum' date='05 October 2011 - 07:35 PM' timestamp='1317861355' post='2484'] With all of that said, if anyone has a tip or jig t...

Jeff Farm auctions are your best option for anvils in IA. Check out the auction listings in your area to find one. The auctions down here...

Welcome to the ABS and the forum Jeff! Brian

Jeremy Lin gave some great advise and as he said, you have to develop a vision of the finished piece. If you draw what you would like your finis...

Hi Jon I have forge similar to what you are building. I did mine with castable refractory and used a 6" piece of stove pipe for the internal for...

Another good topic Steve. I did a Sheath Demo at the ABS 7Th Mid-America Bladesmithing Symposium, I was asked how I determine thread length for h...

During my Sheath Demo, I was asked how I determine thread length for stitching a sheath. While I cannot get an excel file on the web, this is a scree...

Russel Roosevelt cutting bottles during the cutting competition.

Thanks Charles! It was a great time. As a demonstrator, I felt the people at my demos had great questions and interaction in the demo that ...

James I have only stayed at the Super 8 every time I have gone to this event. This hotel seems to be popular with the attendees of the Hammer in...

Jeremy You are correct. The process of welding the seams shut is for dry welding. The billet can be wrapped in SS heat treat foil with successf...

Justin As Brion said, it is difficult to tell many of the finer things about the knife from a photo, like is the blade centered in the handle a...

I am glad to hear that you are coming John! I look forward to seeing more of your folders. Thanks for your input on the guards and sheaths...

This is a great topic Lin. It seems like there is always something new coming out in the belt world and we can all learn from each other's experience...