BrionTomberlin
BrionTomberlin
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Joined: Dec 28, 2009
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Quillon Dagger

Gary I typically do four flutes with a full twist and then the small channels in between the flutes for wire. This is just me. A lot depends on the ha...

11 years ago
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Building Locking Folders - Topic For August 2014

Well I see some books to add to the library. Thank you all. Brion

11 years ago
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Quillon Dagger

Very Moran like Gary. I like it, very nice. One thing, to me anyway, is that the ricasso looks just a little bit long. This is just personal preferenc...

11 years ago
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Update For Branson Hammer-In

Forging area with climate provided by mother nature. Not a thing wrong with that Gary, well except for that first year. Looking forward to it. Brion

11 years ago
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2014 Fall Piney Woods Hammer-In

Basic forging at eight. What a way to start the weekend. I will cover basic forging methods and steels to use. Also some metallurgy, such as thermal c...

11 years ago
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Hello From Bar Harbor Me

Solomon, welcome to the forum and the ABS. Good to have you here. Brion

11 years ago
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416 Stainless

Gary, USA Knifemaker supply has it on their website. I belive it isUSA Knife supply.

11 years ago
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Rust Prevention After Sanding

Jeremy, my cases are Bills cases or ones from Riverside Machine ( Uncle Al). Brion

11 years ago
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Rust Prevention After Sanding

Scott, I use Wd40 as the lubricant. When I finish with one side I tape it for protection then rub the other side. When the blade is sanded and finishe...

11 years ago
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Opening Of New Facility At New England School Of Metalwork

That is a really nice shop Nick. Well set up and roomy. Lucky students, and instructors. Brion

11 years ago
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Question On 1084

Like Justin states the areas to watch for are the tip and ricasso. There is a lot more meat in the ricasso and it will take longer to reach temp. When...

11 years ago
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Question-What Steel To Start Forging With?

Scott, I usually use 1"x1/4" for hunters. Then 11/4"x1/4" for small bowies and fighters. Large knives are as Gary says 11/2"x1/4" or thicker. Brion

11 years ago
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Question-What Steel To Start Forging With?

Scott I would suggest contacting Aldo Bruno at New Jersey Steel Baron and getting some 1084 or 1075. Both are good steels, make excellent blades, and ...

11 years ago
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Matching Hunters In A Yin/yang Sort Of Way

Very nice John. I really like them. I am betting your collector will love them. Brion

11 years ago
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Texarkana College 2 Week Intro Course In September 2014- Need Advice

Gary, I don't know thst hammer handling is specifically listed, but it is covered. I know Mike goes into handle shape and grip, also hammer motion. Go...

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