Joshua C States
Joshua C States
Journeyman Bladesmith (5yr)
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Joined: Feb 15, 2021
Last seen: Apr 19, 2025
Topics: 26 / Replies: 366
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RE: Scots Dirk

I've shown the sand casting method in other posts, so I won't load this thread up with more of it. Here is the casting.  Casting.jpg

3 years ago
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RE: Scots Dirk

Casting the pommel cap was another experience laden task.....I forget how many times I tried this. I use a sand casting method and will be using br...

3 years ago
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RE: Temp probes/Thermocouplers

These cost $46.69 + shipping from Omega. After checking postage rates for first class mail, I'm selling to ABS members for $30 each including shipping...

3 years ago
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RE: Temp probes/Thermocouplers

These are new and in the original packaging. The probe is .062" diameter and 18" long. They come with the 2-piece molded connectors and associated con...

3 years ago
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RE: Scots Dirk

Making the handle required me to reaquaint myself with the wood lathe. This caused the first try to explode suddenly. The second try got better, but w...

3 years ago
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RE: Scots Dirk

The blade survived the HT and finishing. This will be a through-tang take-down handle so I forged and ground the tang down to make it threaded with 10...

3 years ago
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RE: Bowie and sheath

Looks nice Jesse. I am fond of that shape handle on a Bowie. It also works well as a frame.

3 years ago
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RE: Take-down frame handle

Thanks Jesse. I'm always learning. Every day is a school day.

3 years ago
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RE: Take-down frame handle

The video of the assembly process.

3 years ago
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RE: Take-down frame handle

The other side  Off-side.jpg

3 years ago
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RE: Thor II Software Download

And this one  Provos-depth-of-cut-in-twisted-bars-2-V2.jpg

3 years ago
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RE: Thor II Software Download

Here are a couple of generated visuals that show how a twist changes the deeper you grind into it.  Provos-depth-of-cut-in-twisted-bars-V2.jpg

3 years ago
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