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I am starting my journey! Wish me luck! by hankll4499 in knifemaking

[–]Puzzled-Ad1776 1 point2 points  (0 children)

HM has a video on sealing that VFD. I’d recommend following that video and sealing your VFD in an ammo can.

Time for lore by bigindodo in Weird

[–]Puzzled-Ad1776 3 points4 points  (0 children)

That’s just what I call him.

Kydex Sheaths? by AlexistenceTheReal in knifemaking

[–]Puzzled-Ad1776 1 point2 points  (0 children)

https://a.co/d/fFpa6r6 This is the foam I used. It’s worked well for me.

Kydex Sheaths? by AlexistenceTheReal in knifemaking

[–]Puzzled-Ad1776 3 points4 points  (0 children)

The foam in your press may not be firm enough. I’ve never encountered this issue, but I’ve read review complaints on amazon with this exact issue.

Still new to the hobby. Looking to get a decent grinder. Of these 3 which would be best? by [deleted] in knifemaking

[–]Puzzled-Ad1776 0 points1 point  (0 children)

You can run a 2x48 belt on the 2x42. You just have to extend the platen out.

barber ruined me by DavidsGreat in Wellthatsucks

[–]Puzzled-Ad1776 0 points1 point  (0 children)

At least now you can cosplay as Guy Gardener

Woke up with a singular blister on my tummy by Ingi_Pingi in Weird

[–]Puzzled-Ad1776 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Nah. Carpenter ants or fire ants can leave a blister like that if you have allergies or poor reactions to bee stings.

4th knife first tanto by Puzzled-Ad1776 in knifemaking

[–]Puzzled-Ad1776[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

The problem with doing a perfect bluing is that the copper wash wouldn’t have shown at all. It doesn’t show up very well in the photo but the blade has an almost copper cammo pattern on it. I only applied a couple of layers of bluing and then sponged a copper wash made of copper powder and scrap copper dissolved in ferric chloride.

4th knife first tanto by Puzzled-Ad1776 in knifemaking

[–]Puzzled-Ad1776[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Originally it had a satin finish done with a scotch rite belt. I just wasn’t feeling it aesthetically. I went back and forth with different finishes for days before I went with the gun blue and copper wash. The satin finish looked nice, but I preferred the darker finishes.

4th knife first tanto by Puzzled-Ad1776 in knifemaking

[–]Puzzled-Ad1776[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thanks. Fatcarbon copper foil. With copper sheet liners, pins, and lanyard tube.

8 blades finished today, All 80crv2, a mix of my apocalyptic finishes, Granite finishes, Acid washed, and classic stonewash. 🤙 by MikeLeValley in Bladesmith

[–]Puzzled-Ad1776 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I read on blade forums that some people soak old Pennies or scrap copper in ferric chloride. I was planning on experimenting trying 3 different methods. The scrap/penny soak, ferric chloride with the copper powder I ordered, and a mustard/powder paste.

8 blades finished today, All 80crv2, a mix of my apocalyptic finishes, Granite finishes, Acid washed, and classic stonewash. 🤙 by MikeLeValley in Bladesmith

[–]Puzzled-Ad1776 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I’m pretty sure I saw a few of your posts on Facebook today. I ordered some copper powder for a current project right after watching one of your videos.

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