Gary I try to forge as close to finish as possible. I really hate to grind. Dale

Congratualtions, Ben, and good luck come June. The picture is a little small for my old eyes, but, from what I can see, everything looks good. I do ha...

My condolences as well. I never met him but am still saddened at his passing. Dale

Decide how big you want your shop. Build it twice that size and leave room for expansion. Regardless of how you lay out our work area you will probabl...

Congratualtions Hog. Always knew you had a face meant for radio -- I mean T.V. Dale

A couple of fullering swages, a cut off hardie and a hold down tool pretty well covers it for me. Dale

Thanks Steve, Lin and Brion. I don't think I would have ever figured out that was the way to make the pins. I appreciat yall taking the time to post t...

For thousands of years smiths have forged blades in what we refer to as the "traditional" way. They use the most advanced tools available to them. I d...

Thank you Lin. This is a subject that I've wondered about for some time. I have seen some beautiful knives with dommed pins and always wondered just e...

Thanks Lin. Now I understand. A couple of more questions though. What size are the holes for punching the disk and the cupped hole? Also what thicknes...

Thanks Lin, I think I see what you are doing. My feeble mind is a little slow but maybe I can figure it out eventually. Dale

Getting off the subject a little, this post has got me thinking (I know that's scary). How do ya'll do the dommed pins like the ones on Bowie No. 1 an...

Hi Lin, The way I see it is, if you were going to market it as a historical reproduction you should use materials that are as close to the origin...

I'm looking forward to reading this topic. I'm sure there will be a lot of good information. As for dealing with raised grain on maple, or any other w...

Bill I took an advanced damascus class that Tim taught. I made a billet of fire and water damascus and it took three days to make. At the time Tim sai...