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I just found this, bloody brilliant! I struggled with the white balance of my latest work. very limited understanding of photography. Found this vi...

I could be way off here, but shouldnt the 15n20 be the same color as the "glittery" part. If I had to guess, it looks l would try sanding again to 80...

And here is the complete series series is just posted on how I made a CuMai Kopis. 20.5" blade, 26" overall length. Fake ivory handle with custom M...

here is a video of how I made the handle scales

Michael Samdahl

Karl B Andersen I have no science other than imperial testing, but I find I get darker blacks without the coffee, it also seems to eat the oxidation o...

I just finished doing my first set of lessons. I started every process with "This isnt the right way or the wrong way. Its my way." My student woul...

So thats what is was for! Im sure he was very pleased. I must say I do love the mokume on the handle. Are there more integrals in your future?

I like that! I try and live by "To find the limits of the possible, you must venture into the impossible". Usually means a few failures. But I have...

I will bite, what is a buffer rake? if its for you mop to straighten the strands I would use it as is. Otherwise I think it could snag and start tea...

A bit of both. I underestimated the time required, but was quite happy with his result. Honestly the hardest part was to stay hands off and let him ...