Wendell Bryenton
Apprentice Bladesmith
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Joined: Oct 18, 2022
Last seen: Nov 21, 2024
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RE: Stabalized Handle Material

Michael Samdahl Dont forget Im making you a couple pieces. Just waiting for the Cactus Juice Dyes to arrive. Should be here by Friday.

6 months ago
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RE: Teaching gotachas...

Thank you Yup, totally forgot about this one. Noted: I may have allocated too little time. I really only agreed because his wife already bought...

6 months ago
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RE: Teaching gotachas...

Bobby Best Thanks, I think I will checklist placards for each of the machines and a couple of fire extinguisher signs, there are two in the shop by ea...

6 months ago
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RE: 10" Fighter

I dont know the type of Burl, it’s just something one of the Neighbors gave me. But a couple of years ago, I started stabilizing my own ( I told myse...

6 months ago
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RE: 10" Fighter

A few more pictures now that I have the pants done. I shipped it with Sharpening stones and fire steel. The D rings on the sheath are so that it can...

6 months ago
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RE: Burning the Point / Choil or Heel Area

I do use a variable speed grinder. Velocity Grinder I ordered 2HP and VFD. no regrets on the purchase. the spray is more off to the side of the belt...

7 months ago
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RE: Burning the Point / Choil or Heel Area

90% looks to be going into the five gallon pail under the grinder. the pail is mounted about 10" to the bottom of belt. It doesnt really use that mu...

7 months ago
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RE: Burning the Point / Choil or Heel Area

I really had no issues with seeing my work. The mist wasn’t that strong, just enough to keep the blade wet. I also had it pointed more to the edge o...

7 months ago
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RE: 10" Fighter

Cant say it’s a “trick”. Besides the obvious cleaning the steel. The best advice I can think of is “If you think it is hot enough, wait 10 more minut...

7 months ago
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7 months ago
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RE: Burning the Point / Choil or Heel Area

I absolutely love this very cheap modification to my 2x72. It allows for continuous cooling mist while grinding. In fact I find my hands get cold no...

7 months ago
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RE: One of those days....

Yup, no matter how hard you try...

7 months ago
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