Joshua C States
Joshua C States
Journeyman Bladesmith (5yr)
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Joined: Feb 15, 2021
Last seen: Mar 31, 2025
Topics: 24 / Replies: 356
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RE: My foray into wood carving

I,m starting another full wrap weave, similar to that dirk carving.Here is the layout drawn in pencil on Basswood.  Final-layout-2.jpg

8 months ago
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RE: My foray into wood carving

Thanks Bobby and John.As for learning resources, it's mostly talking to other wood carvers, a couple of YT videos, and two books I recently purchased ...

8 months ago
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RE: My foray into wood carving

Second try was also some maple and I did a face.  step-10.jpg

8 months ago
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RE: Why the "ABS" style of design

Spencer,That is a popular theory and it may well be true, but I think the real answer is found in prehistoy. The oldest bladed tools and weapons we ha...

9 months ago
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RE: Damascus Claw Hammer

The part of the handle that fits into the head should not be loose.It should taper and get wider closer to the handle. The last little bit is set by w...

10 months ago
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RE: Milling Machine Advice, Recommendations

I'm no machinist by any stretch of the imagination, but let's start with what material you are cutting. As Matthew pointed out: Then we can talk ...

10 months ago
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RE: Stabalized Handle Material

Knife & Gun Finishing supplies in Arizona is one of the pioneers in stabilizing wood and one of the best stabilizers out there./p> They also off...

10 months ago
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RE: New Member Introduction

Very nice ptterns you are getting. I visited the forum site and tried to register but was denied.

10 months ago
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RE: WIP hand scythe

@Devon Rea, This is a cool video.

10 months ago
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RE: ABS Knife Rating Certificate

It's also good to remember that saying I have heard many an MS repeat."Once you get the stamp, you can make whatever you like". The test is just a poi...

10 months ago
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RE: So...i just order a small Buffer and need to know...is this a good buffer?

It shows a good demarcation line, but little to no activity typical in a really well done Hamon.  Etched-2.jpg

11 months ago
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RE: questions about bolting my anvil stand and post vise stand to concreet floor

Unfortuanately that stand is in the storage locker while we pack up the shop to move and the only pics I have available are the two that I posted in t...

11 months ago
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