Pretty simple tool to make. Here is a guide from Walter Sorrels:

Well that was certainly worth the time invested. One of the nicest feather patterns I've seen in quite a while. Great package with the sheath as well...

[quote name='Kevin J Stinson' date='29 May 2020 - 01:26 PM' timestamp='1590776776' post='26666'] Also i have no clue were to even get 1475 and di...

I realize I'm only rated as an apprentice, but I have made two performance blades that passed a Journeyman equivalent test. I echo what Karl is recom...

My understanding was that the term San Mai translated to "3-layers" as regards knife making. Perhaps it makes sense to have more corrosion resistant ...

Pretty sure I didn't get it either.

[quote name='Brian Stucker' date='10 February 2020 - 01:00 PM' timestamp='1581357610' post='26100'] The linear actuator is underneath the table. Com...

I'm still not getting how you keep the body of the actuator away from the heat while trying to open the door fully. In your sketch the "legs" and sup...

Forge looks much more proportional with the 3.5" removed from the height. Hope it will work for you once you get the doors finished. Make sure you k...

My opinion is that you have constructed a huge forge which will have serious trouble getting up to forge welding temperature with the insulation style...

I've taken a bunch of classes there, and even taught some beginners on site. It is a quality shop with both coal and gas forges, Big Blue 110 Power h...

You need to keep any thermocouple probes away from direct contact with the flame from your burner. I agree with Joshua that you will have a gre...

There are folks on this forum with much better understanding of heat treatment than I have, but I'll try to start the ball rolling: 1. 2.3 mm is...