I got a similar request for a blade with that kind of shape last year some time. I didn't go with a takedown but the blades shape looked like a beaver...

You may try insulating with ceramic insulation as long as you aren't preparing food in it anymore. That will keep the regulator from cycling so much. ...

Hello from west Texas. I was just in Virginia last week on vacation. You should go check out the forge at Colonial Williamsburg.

Nice to have you here. Nice sheath I can see the law enforcement influence in your leather work.

I once tried to use a WD-40 type of lubricant while I was hand sanding. It is called loosey goosey and it didn't matter how much pressure I put on my ...

Great topic... I will be watching this one. I really struggle with this.

Welcome Bob it is great to have you here. It is always to get and hear new perspectives on how to approach things.

Since you are also in Texas you know it is a very large amount of land to cover...but if you are ever in Fredricksburg. There is a used blacksmith too...

I would pass. Sounds like too much. Anvils are sometimes cheaper found if you are a scrounger. If you spread word around that you are in the market u...

All I can say is awesome.

Very unique. How big is it...length & thickness

I like it it looks cool but it looks heavy. Are you going to put scales on for the handle or just leave it like that.

Although I cant prove it I think that a lot of the large springs have some chromium added to prevent rusting. Making them more problematic when it com...

When I first started forging I was working for a trucking company hauling oilfield waste water. I got a whole lot of very heavy leaf springs for free....

Welcome Devan, Being isolated in my part of the country I find this forum a great tool. I love being able to bounce my questions off some of the be...