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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Damascus Cut-N-Shoot

Steve that turned out beautiful! What a treat to see this finished with so much detail to look at from every angle. That is quite an impressive ...

12 years ago
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I Found An Anvil On Craigslist Just Wanted Some Opinions

Peter Wright anvils are good anvils, but old and often abused. "OK condition" does not sound like one I would want. A 167 lb in Good condition would...

12 years ago
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Forge Design Question

I had to look it up too I would tend to use it as designed as he has already done a lot of research. Another thing to remember if you g...

12 years ago
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Convexing The Edge

Evan. It does sound like your edge did not have enough support like you said. I would also agree that you are holding the blade too flat on the bel...

12 years ago
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Helve Hammer?

Jared I would suggest placing a couple of bags of concrete around the anvil post and see if that dampens the motion. If it does, you could frame...

12 years ago
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Helve Hammer?

It is looking good so far. I will be interested in seeing your crank assembly. As I am looking at this, I wonder if the Hawkeye setup with the linka...

12 years ago
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Helve Hammer?

Jared On the hawkeye hammer, I scaled out the arm with the assumption that the wood beams are 6x6. The arm is 32" long, so I would say that you ...

12 years ago
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Helve Hammer?

Jared Take a look at this hammer below. It is a rebuild of one that was manufacured long ago. The concept is pretty straight forward and this is...

12 years ago
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Videos & Photo -The Phoenix Knife

While this is a great knife, the story that goes along with this makes this piece really special. With the piece created, destroyed, and created agai...

12 years ago
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Constant Contact All Star Award For 2012

I agree with Lin Thank you so much Dan and Sally for all you do. It is much appreciated! Brian

12 years ago
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Why?

John I think that your questions have been answered pretty well here. The one thing to remember is what this organization is about. I enco...

12 years ago
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2013 American Bladesmith Society Knife Auction - Atlanta Blade Show

I would like to thank everyone whose knives are displayed here. The knives are fantastic and your contributions are much appreciated. Thank you ...

12 years ago
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Etching

Landon I use tie wire -- like that used to tie rebar together for concrete work. This can be purchased at just about any hardware store or Lowes...

12 years ago
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Converting Surface Grinder To Belts

Russell Soem additional info What kind of surface grinder do you have? If you have a Brown and Sharpe 2B, I can give you the wheel dimensio...

12 years ago
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Converting Surface Grinder To Belts

Russell See this link. grizzly grinder parts You need Part 36A and everything above it less the platen. The Grizzly grinder part 36A mounts to ...

12 years ago
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