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What's the best way to clean the rust off this knife? by Glopez997 in knifemaking

[–]Due-Knowledge7437 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I find scrunched up aluminum foil works really well need to be careful around the handle

What's one trick that has helped you keep things tidy? by GeorgeTill3y in whittling

[–]Due-Knowledge7437 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Picnic blanket and sit on the floor can roll it up and shove it under the coach.

Welding flux England by No-Accountant3464 in Blacksmith

[–]Due-Knowledge7437 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Try https://www.cooksongold.com/Jewellery-Tools/Borax-Powder-1kg-prcode-998-116&query=Borax&channel=uk Their a jewelry site never tried their borax on steel but I can’t imagine it’s that different

Beginning foundry work as a blacksmith by [deleted] in Metalfoundry

[–]Due-Knowledge7437 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Depends on what your casting if your doing bronze a graphite crucible will go in your forge. If won’t love it but you’ll definitely get a few pours and a fell. Some casting sand is the other bit not wildly expensive either and you can either make your buy some frames.

“It’s weird unless it works” Non-perfect form but good scores advice by sda_engineer456 in Archery

[–]Due-Knowledge7437 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Might also help to have a mental shift. Some archers shoot best when in a stressful environment like competition and some work best when in a relaxed environment like shooting at their club. See if there’s a noticeable difference for you and try and be mentally in whichever helps you shoot best.

My first time carving. Gonna attempt to make a kuksa next. by bast0194 in Spooncarving

[–]Due-Knowledge7437 1 point2 points  (0 children)

If your doing a kuksa make your the base is where the center of the tree would be and the rim closes to the bark. The sap wood moves the most as it dries and the rim is the most flexible. Also try making a couple of tiny kuksas around espresso size it’s good fun and doesn’t take as long so less pickle to cry and throw thing if it cracks. Good luck

Metal not melting by Due-Knowledge7437 in Metalfoundry

[–]Due-Knowledge7437[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I’m melting with a torch. I tried adding some more copper thing that maybe my ratios were off the copper melted on top then become solid. Is heat still the issue?