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Noww...... That is going to bug me, just a little, and I'm going to have to read up on the Titans and Gladiators. Probably take a hundred days or so..

Work has put a big crimp in my style.

Very handsome. I like the whip too, any info on it.

Sorry to hear that Feukair, you had a lot of time in that blade and it showed.

What did you quench in and what temp. was it.?

I like it, design, pattern, it's good.

Hang in there Larry, more stuff will show up.

Nice work Mike, what kind of steel ?

Wow Larry that's great news.
Congratulations. You're going to be a very busy guy keep us posted.

Discovery of rediscovery, cool, and you're right in the middle of it.

The fish and sea weed really hits the spot, the sense of movement is immediate.

I like the bird of Paradise also, complex, holds your interest, the fish is so simple, you really captured the feeling.

If you grind and overheat after you have tempered your blade you ruin the heat treat or hardness.
I think that's right. Others with much more knowledge will chime in and set me straight.

Welcome and let us know where you are located.

Could you snap a pic? Your description sounds good but hard to visualize.
Congratulations on the commission.

I like this one , real plain, to better show off your iron work.
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Electrician here, no rings, learned at at a young age coming down a ladder, hanging by a finger.

Nice space, I agree.

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cbl4823
Thanks for sharing your interest and collection it's a great reference and a joy to behold. Keep up the good work.

I like the pattern, looks like ocean surf, or oil & water.

Phil
Truly generous of Mike to spend time teaching, I'm sure a tour of his shop would be an education in its self let alone hands on.

I promise to post all the details.

Mike
Thanks for the offer, I'll take you up on it. There's a house in the "Y" I'm doing for the same people you did the railing for that has to finish in the next month or so.
I'll send a PM. and thanks again this will help me tremendously.

I wanted to make knives. Started collecting tools, got a coal forge, anvil tongs etc., did some ornamental stuff, built some gates, but just never made the time, now 30yrs. later i"m making time and trying to make a knife with your help.
Thanks

Could you describe what a "sen" is -does
Thanks Mark

I see I need to slow down. Learn to forge flat and straight, then concentrate on the bevels.
Being comfortable with what you're doing is a big key here.

No wonder it took so long to build. LOL
That's a great idea, i really like the, ducting part and the fact that it's in a grid, pretty smart. Thanks for the great explanation.