Bob, You are correct, some clearance on the platen is helpful, at least for me. Otherwise, you will most likely end up inadvertently contacting ...

Welcome to the ABS, Eric! It's great to have you here. I can't wait to see some of your other work in the knife critique thread. Good l...

OK, fellas , This may seem like a fundamental question, but I've been wondering for some time now...How much pressure do you all apply when han...

Welcome to the ABS, Bob!

Steve, Incredible, beautiful...you give us all something to aspire to! Thanks

Welcome Devan! Great to have you here

Fantastic Dan! Thanks for all your hard work and time.

Welcome Tony!

John, I'm glad you've found what you needed here. Reading back over this thread, it is a great example of what the ABS is all about, and how dev...

John, Your forum entry has me in a quandary, so I had to reply. This is why I joined the ABS: I wanted to make great knives... I have h...

Wow, Lin! That is a very nice site! Really handsome

Welcome Dwayne! Have you started forging yet?

Hey Cheyenne! Yes, they're done and gone to their new owners (father & sons). I would have put a pic here, but there are pics in the "Knife ...

Thanks Phil

Just in case anyone else is ever looking for the same cable, I found WesBell Electronics- My link -has it for $3/foot, no shipping. Best deal I ...