Dennis P Tingle
Dennis P Tingle
Apprentice Bladesmith
Eminent Member
Joined: Feb 15, 2021
Last seen: Feb 3, 2025
Topics: 9 / Replies: 18
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RE: Wire wraping in handle

To be more specific, not talking about the ends of the handle but in the grooves cut along the outside of the handle.

2 years ago
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RE: JS Testing Locations

I'm in central CA, we should get together. MS mike Vagnino is down in Visailia. Mike Quesenberry is in the upper Sierra and Henry Tores somewhere in t...

2 years ago
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RE: Paragon Caldera conversion to HT vertical kiln?

Hey Corey, one tip is to use kiln bricks instead of fire bricks. Kiln bricks are white, soft and much better at reflecting heat. Depending on how much...

2 years ago
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RE: I passed!

Is there really some discussion about testing in Ohio ? Tell me more !!! Congrats on passing.

2 years ago
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RE: Dues date

My records and email receipts show i rejoined the ABS in May 2020. It would be great to have dues in May.

3 years ago
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3 years ago
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RE: Experiment with O-1 steel

Both of your answers have taken a big load off my mind. Thank you for such thorough information. This has kept me from going down a wrong road.

4 years ago
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RE: Experiment with O-1 steel

Secondly, Kevin, this may explain something weird that happened during another H-T session. After normalizing an O-1 blade, I noticed the tip was slig...

4 years ago
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RE: Experiment with O-1 steel

Thank you Kevin, that's good to know. You mentioned Bainite, upper Bainite. I would love to achieve Bainite, but what is "upper" Bainite ? Can I get ...

4 years ago
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