Joshua States
Joshua States
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Joined: Nov 22, 2010
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A Pattern Welded Experiment: Testing Variations In Pattern On Forged Vs Stock Removal Blades.

Exactly Karl. The trick to knowing what will happen is to extend your imagination and picture the pattern in your head as it becomes stretched and elo...

9 years ago
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Flat Grinding Tips And Techniques

Evan, A serrated wheel cuts much faster than a smooth one. For rough grinding stages, I use a 8" serrated wheel to chamfer the edge, set the plunge ...

9 years ago
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Low Layer Count Twist, Opinions Please

Go for it. What have you got to loose? You say "I like the look but am wondering what would happen if I cut, stack, weld and twist again?" Well, there...

9 years ago
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Desrosiers Lose Shop To Fire

I also donated a knife I made up for sale and two Damascus blades. The blades have been sold. The knife (pictured below) is on the Facebook website. (...

9 years ago
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Quench Tank

Matthew, it sounds like a plan to me, but be careful with that heater. I'm not familiar with turkey fryers and the temp settings, but you typically wa...

9 years ago
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Flat Grinding Tips And Techniques

I'm with Karl and Shawn on this (with minor additions). Karl for using the Tim Hancock method. If you want to learn flat grinding, and can buy Hanco...

9 years ago
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Where To Buy Forge Burners

[quote name='Ed Clarke' date='31 December 2015 - 09:32 AM' timestamp='1451579548' post='15569'] Hey Guys, Anyone have any more info on the spec...

9 years ago
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First Forged Knife

That's a very nice looking knife Chris. I don't think the guard is too thick. You could have thinned the lower tab a bit more, but that's a purely sty...

9 years ago
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My First Forged Blades - Hunters

Knife making and rock climbing.......two of my favorite pastimes. Nice looking knives too.

9 years ago
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Problem With Glue On Hidden Tang

Whatever epoxy you use, and Karl has suggested what industry standards are often considered the "best", leave your mixing palette and spatula on the w...

9 years ago
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Where To Buy Forge Burners

Evan, to answer the question: Joshua, with the ball valve between the shut-off and the needle valve, does that mean you run the needle valve wide op...

9 years ago
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Where To Buy Forge Burners

I'm with Karl on this one. I built a very similar rig after using venturi style burners for a long time. It can be a little tricky getting the gas/air...

9 years ago
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Full Tang Hunter

Warning: I like to answer questions with another question...... What size stock are you starting with? Do you have a drawing of the finished knife? ...

9 years ago
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Forging Bevels

OK, I found it. Luckily enough my wife has taken the initiative and collected all of the Hardy tools we have and put them in one place. Unluckily thou...

9 years ago
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