Does your state have a farmers association? If so they probably publish a magazine. I see anvils for sale in my state's farm bureau magazine every now...

I agree with Lin, that's a hard question to answer. Like everything else, beauty is in the eye of the beholder. Expensive materials, engraving, filewo...

I don't know about using salt pots, but I have always used Paul Bos to heat treat any ATS34 that I've used. Sorry, I don't have his address handy. ...

I'm using an 80 cu. ft. blower that I got from Surplur Center which is more than enough. I use a gate valve to control the amount of air going to the ...

I almost forgot about Joe's book and it's laying on my work bench right now. It should be right at the top of the list Dale

I have so many it's hard to know which to recommend. I have probably watched Bill Moran's videos the most. As to books, I would say that I go to Blade...

That sounds great Steve. I don't use mine a lot, but it comes in handy for heat treating. With a little tweaking I can regulate my forge to whatever t...

I ordered my K-type probe from Omega. I called and told the rep what I was going to use it for and that I needed it to be able to withstand up to at l...

Hi Jon, Check out this site www.dfoggknives.com/forge.htm. I've built several forges and burners using this design. All have reached welding temp...

I have to agree with the rest of the guys as to how the hanle "Looks". That being said, I've know some guys that complain about most knife handles bei...

That looks much better. The only thing I can see wrong with it is that your handle, at the back of the guard, should match the width of your blade (re...

Hi Dan, I for one would love to see demos on mills and lathes. Dale

Sorry to hear of Greg's loss. My thoughts and prayers go out to him and his fanily. Dale

Justin, handles and guards are a challenge for me also. I've often said that I wish I could just forge the blades and let someone else do the rest. Yo...

This is a topic that I will be following closely. I know it's not a good practice, but I have a bad habit of trying to use a belt way too long. Someti...