[quote name='Lin Rhea' date='22 March 2018 - 05:58 AM' timestamp='1521723519' post='22293'] I consider file work like jewelry on a lady. Some is ver...

I go to the local woodworker's supply store for burl and other woods. Buying stabilized wood online can be tricky as not everyone does a good job of s...

You are most welcome guys. I hope it helps. When you get started on something, post your pics up in the What did you do in your shop today? thread and...

The practice pieces. Most filework patterns have about 4-6 steps (other than layout), and can be reduced down to 4, when you consider that some ste...

I do not typically put any file work on fixed blades because I really do not like the way it looks. I do like it a lot on smaller blades like folding ...

When I get home I will answer your questions. In the meantime, do an internet search for the file work video by Duane Dushane and buy it. He goes over...

Resizing and editing photos just became easy and free:br /> Enter the site by clicking the two chevrons at the bottom of the page. Choose the Edit...

[quote name='BrionTomberlin' date='03 March 2018 - 07:11 PM' timestamp='1520129485' post='22178'] What tools and jigs do we use? What materials are ...

I have two projects on my wish list for 2018. 1. A Ballock dagger or dirk with a carved or fluted handle. 2. A sword. Preferably a Geibig type 3 ...

For those folks who do not have the $150 or so that a good carbide file jig costs and want to make something that comes close, (but needs mainten...

Nice tong run JJ. Got any for 1-1/2 to 2 inch stock? P.S.- you are about to get an email asking you to resize your photos

[quote name='Jesse_Smith' date='16 March 2018 - 05:08 AM' timestamp='1521202111' post='22253'] Great thread idea. "PH down bath" Is that like a vi...

What about sheath & scabbard making?