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  1. brucegodlesky
    It may be a good idea to learn a few basic blacksmith procwedures before jumping into forging a blade.
  2. brucegodlesky
    Looks fine to me John!. I rather like the low layer twists.
  3. brucegodlesky
    Nice design Jimmy!
  4. brucegodlesky
    I think that style handle would look good done in cable (BOG) A week with howard!! You're gonna learn a lot!! I seen him demo at harley's several yrs ago and it was a great experience. He's a great teacher. BTW get some of that 1086 modified from him. great steel!
  5. brucegodlesky
    John, is that the one you posted before? or a new one?? Either way , I like that style! Keep 'em coming! :-)
  6. brucegodlesky
    O1 needs 10-15 minutes soak timeat critical temperature to realize full hardness.
  7. brucegodlesky
    W1 and W2 are , iirc, are both cleaner forms of 1095.
  8. brucegodlesky
    Big ol woodstove
  9. brucegodlesky
    yes, it's thick enough. No, the fire will take care of the rust
  10. brucegodlesky

    steel

    brucegodlesky replied to tnraines's topic in Knife Making

    Thomas, Kovels is no longer. Mick and his wife have both passed and the boy sold out to Jantz.
  11. brucegodlesky
    Very nice!!! Perfect lady's knife
  12. brucegodlesky
    I think SS cable will prove quite frustrating. Keep in mind guys, wire damascus is prolly the hardest to make correctly. I don't chemically clean mine, several red heats and bang on the anvil cleans things out well.
  13. brucegodlesky
    Great photos Lyle!! Thanks
  14. brucegodlesky
    I have a set of dies for an A. I'll get the measurements and we'll see how they match up. They may be too small for yer E
  15. brucegodlesky
    heheheheh good one!!
  16. brucegodlesky
    BTW, there is an ongoing Fairbanks rebuild thread right now at Bladeforums in the knifemaker section.
  17. brucegodlesky
    If your belt is too tight, the hammer will cycle when you put power to the motor. Check treadle adjustment and damper/brake adjustment for free play. I couldn't make leather work on my A, had to go to composite material and now have single hit capabilities. Also, is yer damper on the down sid eof the belt, in other words, is the on the sid egoing to the drive wheel?
  18. brucegodlesky
    Can't identify the anvil but I have one that came from Ft Riley and it is a Vulcan. Also, I passed one up several yrs ago that came from a Navy ship and it too was a Vulcan. Mebbe the guvmint bought their anvils from them ??
  19. brucegodlesky
    I get quite a bit of contrast using different bandsaw blades, sometimes 4-5 different types, wood/steel , etc.
  20. brucegodlesky
    Yep! Angle creates a vortex that makes for a more even heat.
  21. brucegodlesky
    Lookin good John!
  22. brucegodlesky
    Very nice John!
  23. brucegodlesky
    I have several and have used it to drill antler for knife handles. Lots safer than the electric powered ones :-)
  24. brucegodlesky
    Good! I been getting a kick outta this "scrapmascus" name. Thanks for bringing it up jock!
  25. brucegodlesky
    Cliff, try Darren Ellis. I believe he sell by the foot. If you have no luck there, contact me offlist. bruce
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