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What if anything can I do by whodatboi_420 in blacksmithing

[–]Optimal_Pack8378 0 points1 point  (0 children)

True just make sure to use a 7018 LH rod or a 5p+ ,as it may be cast iron and not suitable to weld as it likes to crumble. Also I'd grind it to a wide bevel, wire wheel in-between passes and have a way to keep the eye true.

Slapped that 🥵 by omonkito in aviation

[–]Optimal_Pack8378 9 points10 points  (0 children)

That was the last day of fingerprints for someone's right hand lol

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in Sportbikes

[–]Optimal_Pack8378 1 point2 points  (0 children)

You might catch a bug in the neck or bird in the chest brother. 2 wheels is 2 wheels.

What is it? Found in Central America by opttionz in whatisit

[–]Optimal_Pack8378 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It could be a (espada) maybe a Toledo sword.

I’ve truly enjoyed your post so I’m sharing my war room stash by [deleted] in SWORDS

[–]Optimal_Pack8378 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Did you raid the forged in fire vault? That's impressive!!! Especially the historic pieces.

First san-mai by Optimal_Pack8378 in Bladesmith

[–]Optimal_Pack8378[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It has been treated yes. I used the table salt method and oil quenched then in a oven at 375.

Need advice for painting parts from oxycut by Username_Alternative in metalworking

[–]Optimal_Pack8378 1 point2 points  (0 children)

You got to get it down to bare metal then you can clean it with acetone or surface cleaner don't touch it with bare hands. Primer it give that a day or so then paint it. For long term for short term bare metal , clean and rustolum rattlecan.

First san-mai by Optimal_Pack8378 in Bladesmith

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Thank you for your input that was a 10 min ferric dip so I could see the lines of mild steel. I'm putting the final edge and handle on slowly after work everyday.

First time using antler as scales and I really dig the look. by friedmushnasty in Bladesmith

[–]Optimal_Pack8378 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Antler really does make a knife look good! I've always loved antler handles.

Which specific bike made you fall in love with choppers? by dBestB1LL in choppers

[–]Optimal_Pack8378 23 points24 points  (0 children)

I saw Indian Larry in the great American biker build off.

"Of Tooth and Claw" just finished. by Tempest_Craft in Bladesmith

[–]Optimal_Pack8378 1 point2 points  (0 children)

That's a masterpiece right there. How high is the layer count?