Chad Kennedy
Chad Kennedy
Journeyman Bladesmith
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Joined: Feb 15, 2021
Last seen: Jan 1, 2024
Topics: 16 / Replies: 63
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Multi-Bar Damascus Hunter

I've got it all together now and all I have left is inlay. I put a little stain on it to see what it looks like. A lot of that will come off as I file...

7 years ago
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Multi-Bar Damascus Hunter

It has taken me awhile, but I have a good excuse, my wife delivered our 3rd on Friday morning! Anyway here is where I am. I have the guard glued o...

7 years ago
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Multi-Bar Damascus Hunter

Thanks y'all. [quote name='Lin Rhea' date='18 September 2017 - 11:11 AM' timestamp='1505754694' post='21187'] I notice there's a lot of ope...

7 years ago
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Second Attempt At Silver Wire Inlay

My chisels are made from XACTO knives. Attached files

8 years ago
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Second Attempt At Silver Wire Inlay

Wes. I think that my tools are sharp and I'm wondering if its my technique. I rock the edge from the last plunge to the next and perhaps its the edges...

8 years ago
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Second Attempt At Silver Wire Inlay

Thanks Karl. I obviously have not been doing that, but I will give it a shot on the next one. I just assumed that by cutting a run across another, it ...

8 years ago
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Second Attempt At Silver Wire Inlay

Hey thanks Wes. I definitely knew the problems I was having , but wasn't sure how to fix them (except the tapers). So thanks for speaking up. I'm glad...

8 years ago
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