Since the bulk of the blades that I make these days are of damascus, I use mostly 1084 & 15N20. I have experimented some with others but always come ...

[quote name='Ed Caffrey' date='14 November 2011 - 05:14 PM' timestamp='1321312488' post='2701'] When I'm "gett'in after it" I just let the billet co...

Thanks for the tips, Ed. It's threads like this that certainly shorten the learning curve. It sounds like you use borax and not kerosine. When you ...

Sad news indeed. I met Gene years ago at the SOS Show in Mesquite and he impressed me as a very caring person. All my best to his family. ...

Jeff, If the blade hardened to where a file skated on it then the H/T worked. I use Aldo's 1084 and temper it twice for two hours at 435 degrees...

Thanks, Steve. I appreciate the insight. I am about to make some drawing dies for my press and would appreciate any thoughts on design. Thanks,...

Josh, The picture that you have shows a double guard. If this is what you are wanting then I would suggest using a frame tang. That way you can...

Thanks Brion, I guess that I hot cut & fold mainly to be able to continue working the billet without the waiting time but I can see the advantage...

[quote name='Lin Rhea' date='30 October 2011 - 06:49 AM' timestamp='1319978965' post='2596'] Gary, I personally dont hot cut. I saw and g...

Here's a YouTube video link showing Lin Rhea using one. Hope this helps. [mediabr /> Gary

[quote name='jo_smith' date='24 October 2011 - 04:00 PM' timestamp='1319493634' post='2573'] I am mainly needing it for heat treating and maybe a bi...

[quote name='james bevan' date='16 October 2011 - 04:27 PM' timestamp='1318804073' post='2548'] Just thought i would to ask if any one has any modi...

My stand is from a section of a large oak log mainly because it was laying next to the forging shop and was readily available. I did however attach a...