OK, great. I’m glad this will help some folks. This forge will have a shelf at the entryway, and an adjustable work rest. It will also have a...

Nice knife! Welcome, Dan

I weld with a press (carlisle)and/or power hammer (50lb. mayer bros I payed $400 for 25 years ago, and have not had to repair at all)I grind in, ...

Hi, I know your question was concerning stress build up, but since you included the info, I have a couple ?? Is your 57-59 hardness as quench...

Hi, Check out the ABS school classes. You are relatively close. If you go to the ABS site, you can find all of the members, and where they are ...

Hi Mike, I'm just kinda kiddin, but "clean and precise" is the opposite of what I want in a hamon. I would look for "wild and crazy". What ...

Hi Dana, welcome the the forum. Many ways to finish. Personally, I don't use oil, water, or leather, except on grits finer than 600 grit, to help...

Thanks Lin, I sure didn't know that.

Good job Rick! Congratulations! Dan

The magnet with the tape on it is a new one for me. Thanks Dan!

Will do Dan,thanks. Yeah,the wind has been howlin' for a couple days now.

Steve, thanks. It can be handy, but has limited accessability. I am working on another version. Dan

I take off the rubber bumpers, and screw these on, to hold a guard. This little jig self adjusts as it tightens inside the gaurd. Easy to make. A good...

Thanks Dale, I tried weebly, and really liked it, so I used it. Thanks again.