This should be interesting. I heard the 2019 Spring Hammer In might dwell on the subject in depth.

Very nice. The inclusion of the three different heads at the bottom emphasizes the outcome using differing hammer techniques. Mind if I use this ...

Is your unit a "personalizer" style machine? Home made? Have you witnessed this machine work by others using the same technique? Are ...

That's an interesting project David. I have not made one of those so I am not really speaking with experience. However if I were to make one, I ...

Ed and Karl have said it. The investment in a Pelican case is well worth it and I use my own non-PSA lock. I have asked for a private screening ...

Ethan, While it's good to take a finished knife to the mastersmiths to review, I think you should take a few blades to them as well. Here's why. In y...

Welcome again Michael. Your journey to your goal will be shortened by attending the events sponsored and approved by the ABS. You are joining a networ...

Welcome to the ABS James.

Yes, you're replying in the right place. If you have any questions just holler. You can start a new thread under the subject that closest applies to t...

Hello Sergi. Let us know if you have any questions. Welcome to the forums. I hope to meet you at one of the shows.

That turned out real nice Joshua. I have to build a fixed forge soon and have similar components standing ready to go except mine will be a hand crank...

Mild (A36) for tongs. 4140 (axle material) or comparable for hardy tools. This is medium carbon. Tools that are going to be struck with a hammer, s...

Like this one? This could be considered his signature style. He made others but I think this is the one you’re talking about. Notice that he us...

Welcome Dale. Glad you're here.