BRIAN THIE
Journeyman Bladesmith (5yr)
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Joined: Feb 15, 2021
Last seen: May 3, 2022
Topics: 3 / Replies: 206
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Video - Using A Magnetic Chuck By Master Smith Hanford Miller

Bob Enco, Grizzly, Harbor Freight are a few places that you can find them. E Bay is another place. I am not sure about the $50 that was mn...

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Lines In The Billet

John I am guessing that you used Borax or some other flux for the welds is that correct. I find that welding with kerosene or dry welding where the bi...

12 years ago
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No More Cutting Competitions

I want to clarify my comments a bit. I am curious as to if anyone has knowledge of handling events like a cutting competition. Are there insur...

12 years ago
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No More Cutting Competitions

While I too don't like to see the cutting competitions go away, I understand the reasoning behind it. In this sue happy world, I would rather see the...

12 years ago
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Website And Internet Services Report

Those are some most impressive statistics Dan. Thank you for compiling this information and sharing it with us. Thank you Brion and Steve for wha...

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Membership Report - American Bladesmith Society

Sally Thank you for this report. It is good to see the number of members and how they are distributed across the ratings and the world. I also ...

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Cheating The Journeyman Smith?

I was not able to attend the San Antonio show this year, but did attend last year. Much like the when it comes to our knives as we try to progress ou...

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Kerosene Welding And Other Oils

[quote name='JD Smith' date='18 May 2013 - 02:38 PM' timestamp='1368905909' post='7339'] Brian, I don't even soak the billet at all! I just pour...

12 years ago
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How To Straighten Antler...

George I have read about doing this before but have never tried it myself. Teh typical method I have read about is soaking in water for days the...

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Kerosene Welding And Other Oils

I too have been forge welding this way for some time. It seems that everyone has their own recipie of what works which supports JD statements. ...

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Forum View Statistics

Those are some pretty big numbers Dan. It is exciting to see that Our Forum is becoming such a used resource around the world. Looking at the ...

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Blade Finishing - Topic For May 2013

The method I use is similar to ones described above. After HT, I grind to 220 with a belt then hand sand starting 220, 400, 600, 800, 1000, 2000. For...

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I Found An Anvil On Craigslist Just Wanted Some Opinions

Here is a video of what Phil was talking about. ball bearing on an anvil Brian

12 years ago
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Slit And Drift The Hard Way

While this style may not be everyone's cup of tea, it is unique and demonstrates creativity and excellent smithing skills --a very good combination. ...

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