BRION TOMBERLIN
BRION TOMBERLIN
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Joined: Feb 15, 2021
Last seen: Nov 22, 2024
Topics: 4 / Replies: 101
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RE: Notifications not showing?

Still a no go here Jeremy. Running chrome through windows 10. Doing the same on my phone android system. Brion

2 years ago
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RE: Notifications not showing?

Hello Jeremy. Just checked and that is a no go. Just keeps spinning. Brion

2 years ago
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RE: Notifications not showing?

Same here Joshua. Admin has been notified. Brion

2 years ago
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RE: New member from Kenya

Hello Boris and welcome. When you have questions ask away. We will do our best to answer them. Good to have you in the ABS and on the forum. Brion

2 years ago
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RE: What should i as clay for a hamon line

Hello Hunter. With W2 the go to quenchant is Parks 50. Yes you can use water, but you risk cracking the blade and it happens fairly often with water. ...

2 years ago
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RE: What should i as clay for a hamon line

Excellent choice Hunter. What will you be using for the quenchant? Brion

2 years ago
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RE: What should i as clay for a hamon line

I use satanite Hunter and get good results. Rutlands furnace cement works also. If you use rutlands, be sure to let it dry thoroughly before heating f...

2 years ago
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RE: Ware can i buy wood for a sheath

Hey Hunter. The traditional wood for a Japanese sword scabbard and handle is a species of magnolia found in Japan. Called Ho wood. We can get it over ...

2 years ago
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RE: how do you know you are ready? What can I do?

Excellent answers everyone! The main thing is do it for you. Have MS and JS look at your knives and give feedback as to what you need to improve on. I...

2 years ago
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RE: Which Foredom rotary tool to buy?

I would just get the diamond burr set to start Don. They work fine and the set has different diameters. I get my sets from RioGrande jewelry supply. A...

2 years ago
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RE: Which Foredom rotary tool to buy?

Hello Don. I would recommend the SR series, which is reversible. Comes in handy. For general work the H30 handpiece is great. With the right burrs it ...

2 years ago
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RE: Hamon: attempt symmetry, purposeful assymetry or just apply the darn clay?

Looking good Adam, and W2 and parks50 is what I would have recommended. What temp did you quench at? The quench temp plays a big role in activity, as ...

2 years ago
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RE: Hamon: attempt symmetry, purposeful assymetry or just apply the darn clay?

Hello Adam. To answer your question, yes, symmetry will help. There was one school of Japanese smiths who had different hamon designs on each side of ...

2 years ago
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RE: New Member From North Texas

Hey Kale I wish I could but I do not do private classes at my shop. Liability and insurance reasons. I do teach at Texarkana College where the Bill Mo...

2 years ago
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RE: I can’t change any information for my account

I just tried and am getting the same thing Kale. I will let the administrator know. Brion

2 years ago
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