Nicholas Killmeier
Journeyman Bladesmith (5yr)
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Joined: May 28, 2016
Last seen: Nov 11, 2023
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Files Specifically For Plunge Lines

I just finished the pre-heat polish on it. Came out very well. Thanks for the tips. I've been thinking about making one of these for awhile. I can say...

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Hand Filing (Again)

I'd love to see that too. I sort of use the same principle as a 2x72. The file lays flat on the surface you want to file, and I keep pressure on...

8 years ago
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Files Specifically For Plunge Lines

I made my own guide tonight out of steel. I'm about 90% done grinding a bevel on this blade. I'll show some photos tomorrow night when I'm done. So fa...

8 years ago
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Files Specifically For Plunge Lines

Or maybe I'm not seeing it right. Would you mind showing a picture of it clamped upon a blade? Do those rounded edges work as a jig somehow?

8 years ago
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Files Specifically For Plunge Lines

Very cool. Ya I've seen these before and been thinking about making one. Is it just 2 pieces of plate with two tapped screws in it? Does it wear out o...

8 years ago
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Intro To Bladesmithing Class In The North East

[quote name='BrionTomberlin' date='28 June 2016 - 08:47 PM' timestamp='1467164832' post='17460'] Nicholas I know that there will be an intro class a...

8 years ago
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Selecting A Forge

I built mine from plans from The King of Random (just youtube search for King of Random torch). It's fantastic, easy to build, and has easily replacea...

8 years ago
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O1 Vs 1095 For Finish Work

It's definitely made me re-think my process. I usually get stuff to about 90% before quench and leave myself a little room to work after heat treat. I...

8 years ago
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Traditional Bowie Tutorial, Help With Some Tools

Ya I'm still going to show him. I just wish I had more time to show him other stuff. I've given away or sold most of the ones that are semi-presentabl...

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