Ed Clarke
Journeyman Bladesmith
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Joined: Feb 15, 2021
Last seen: Dec 10, 2023
Topics: 52 / Replies: 265
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1050 Low Manganese / 1075 Low Manganese

If anyone can find it, Aldo can

13 years ago
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1050 Low Manganese / 1075 Low Manganese

Hi Brion, Thanks for the info. You're right, Aldo is "the man". I have gotten all of my steel from Aldo to date, but I apparently misread the spec...

13 years ago
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Pyrometer

Hi Ed, Can you place the probe for the type K thermo couple and PID set-up in the propane forge? And, how do I get those links? Thanks, Ed C.

14 years ago
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Plunge Lines

Thanks Kevin, Can't ask for better info. than that Ed C.

14 years ago
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Plunge Lines

Thanks Lin and Brion! If there's no "hard and fast" rule, then I'll stick with the sharp 90 on this one, and try a radiused plunge on the next, ...

14 years ago
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Plunge Lines

Hello All, I was wondering if it matters how the plunge line transition from the ricasso to the blade is shaped. Does it need to be a smooth rounde...

14 years ago
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Quenching Thin Blades

I just ordered some aluminum for the limiter plate, as well as a couple different sizes of iron pipe I'll use to get an even heat when heat treating b...

14 years ago
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Quenching Thin Blades

Lin, Thanks so much for the advice. I have it sanded to a 350 grit. I'll re-do the edge as you suggest (I was concerned about it "wrinkle"-ing mor...

14 years ago
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Eye Protection

Thanks Steve, I was checking out Uvex but needed more info., and now I have it Ed C.

14 years ago
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Kmg Grinder

Thanks Ed...that's what I thought. That's the way with exceptional products. Might as well get a new one Ed Clarke (I just realized Ed C. won't ...

14 years ago
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Eye Protection

Thanks for the links, Mike Good info there. Ed

14 years ago
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14 years ago
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Eye Protection

Thanks Michael (is it Michael or Mike?). I'll check them out. But do you (or anyone out there) know what specifications glasses for forge welding s...

14 years ago
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