I used to try to straighten part way through the quench but was always concerned about it so I have gone to straightening after the final temper and d...

Thanks, Harvey. Gary

I'm looking forward to it. Will the main show be held in The Count Basie Ballroom? Gary

Wow! I can't imagine the number of hours that you must have in this and beautifully done. Nice touch with the historical wood for the stock. Yo...

Barry, This sounds very close to W1 drill rod and should work for blades quite well. I would try using a W1 H/T and see how the hardness turns o...

Thanks everyone for the responses. They make me want to try them all. I won't get another chance to view everyone's steel until the ICCE Show. Sinc...

I was wondering about the two of you. Glad that you're OK. Gary

Thanks, guys. Good tips. Keep them coming. Gary

Let me add my "Well Done!" To do the entire process under the watchful eye of an M.S. is a great way to learn but a stressful one as well. Good ...

[quote name='Lin Rhea' date='18 March 2015 - 06:42 AM' timestamp='1426682546' post='13369'] Also I will spend more time with a hand hammer on th...

Good topic. I look forward to hearing what each of you do. One thing that I like to do in order to change things up is to use varied thicknesses...

Thanks, Jared. I appreciate the kind words. I'm glad that you liked it. Gary

Thanks, Kevin. I appreciate it. Sorry to make you go through such a lengthy answer. Smarter minds than mine tried to explain how two pieces c...