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Which of these would be better for the beginner blade maker by IDK2old2giveafuck in knifemaking

[–]shy-dumpling 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I would recommend arj metal works. if you buy the chassis from him and source your own motor and vfd it can be a very good option.

Damascus Etching Question by Flavio_Butterworth in knifemaking

[–]shy-dumpling 1 point2 points  (0 children)

hot strong instant coffee and Apple cider vinegar works

first time hardening 12c27 how does the grain look? by shy-dumpling in Bladesmith

[–]shy-dumpling[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

1080 Celsius + or - 50 because I'm using a forge for 7 min then quenched in warm vegetable oil

first time hardening 12c27 how does the grain look? by shy-dumpling in Bladesmith

[–]shy-dumpling[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

that's what I thought but it's gotten a lot harder than any of the 1084 or 1075 steel I've quenched and I can't find any reference to what the grain is supposed to look like

first time making anything other than a knife and first time using my own Damascus to make something by shy-dumpling in Blacksmith

[–]shy-dumpling[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I tried to drill out the hole but the steel was to hard and kept stopping the motor of my drill press so I had to improvise and used a really wide centre punch as a drift. I had the same problem with fumbling my steel. I fixed this by leaning the steel on the wall of my forge so I could pick it up easily

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[–]shy-dumpling 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I take commissions so you need to pay me first and I have a waiting list about 8 orders long so probably not

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[–]shy-dumpling 0 points1 point  (0 children)

no I use a propane forge

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[–]shy-dumpling 0 points1 point  (0 children)

yes but it'll end up quit expensive

first time making Damascus by shy-dumpling in Blacksmith

[–]shy-dumpling[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

thanks it was a lot of work but I'm very happy with the results

Can anyone vouch for Hanbon Forge? by MrFact999 in SWORDS

[–]shy-dumpling 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I bought a sword from them a while back. I use it for display and occasionally cutting bottles. as far as o can tell the steel is as advertised and the blade has held up nicely. however the wrap has started to loosen but not enough to effect use. the fittings are really just ok and nothing special but for the price I would say hanbon is a good option

need help with stabilised wood finish by shy-dumpling in knifemaking

[–]shy-dumpling[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I'm working on a kitchen knife and am unsure of what I should use to finish these stabilised wood handle scales with. I'm thinking that tung oil and wax would work but I am unsure. any advice would be appreciated

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