Robert Mayo

You can get f.c pretty much anywhere in the world from these guys just used the store locator. Here is the ones for Alabama. http://www.mgchemica...tors_us_al.html

Thanks for the kind words folks! I will give you the lowdown on how i did the hamon probably sat. when i have more time. Cheers Bob

I have not posted any knives for a while so i thought i would show this one. The W2 blade is 5 1/2" to the guard and 1 1/4 wide with an o.a.l. of 10 5/8" with a 416 s.s. guard and stabilized redwood burl handle. Thanks for looking and your comments. Cheers Bob p.s. I know someone is going to ask why the pin is so high, :o the answer is there are two if you look close the lower pin is there it just does not show up well in the photo

Thanks Phil I did order and receive one a while ago but the print was so small i needed a magnifying glass to read it! Bob

Not sure what it is for but the top laminate looks like a piece of original westinghouse micarta and it would not make a good strop.

The big bandsaw blades like 6" wide and bigger are all made by the same company and all that i have heard of being tested the results came back as 15n20. The smaller ones for portable bandsaws i am not sure of. Bob

Owen i make knives in my spare time and that is only my opinion and standards for my own work.I have no problem with what anyone else wants to do, you are right on if that's how you make your living and that's what you want to do. But to me a knife is a tool first art second. Bob

I have made many blades that i know will never be used at least by there current owners but every blade i make is capable of being used if the owner so desires. What happens to them after they are delivered to the customer is out of our control. I only make usable knives and feel that if it cannot be used it is not realy a knife. Bob

The lumber was all 1 1/2" x 6" tounge and groove douglas fur and it is cleaned stacked and covered. Thanks Bob

We had a wicked wind storm here on Thursday and my nephews old wooden silo fell for mother nature. We tore it apart yesterday and all this 5/8" wrought iron followed me home. It was sad to see the old girl laying on the ground but happy no one was hurt his two boys that usualy are playing where it fell were at the babysitters house. Bob

I am sure you will find all the info you need here. http://www.americanbladesmith.com/ipboard/ Bob

Any steel that is hardened needs to be tempered untempered tools do not last long! Bob

Thanks for the info fellas i spent half the day on the phone and ended up getting these folks to order me in some from there suppier. It is the same price but without the shipping from p.s.h. so anyone close to Ottawa you can order ITC-100 here http://www.capitalpotterysupplies.com/ Bob Edited to add they also carry soft 2300f fire brick and 2300f insulating wool i'm not sure the brand name.

Can anyone tell me if there is a suppier for itc-100 in Ontario. I am building a new propane forge and need a supplier. Thanks Bob

Thanks for commenting folks! Bill be sure and show us what you come up with. Bob

It is a simple machine but it works well the stencil material is not up to par if you get one i would suggest you get stencils made by Ernie here. http://www.erniesknives.com/knifemaker_stencil.html he makes very nice stencils in your design. Bob

For those that like miniature knives here is one of my clients complete collection of miniatures i am hosting on my website. Enjoy Bob http://rmayoknives.web.officelive.com/ACollectionofMiniatureKnives.aspx

Oscer I have between two and three hundred dollars into it which is a huge savings compared to the price of a factory built one. Thanks Bob

I have left a blade on the bench after quenching and went to have lunch only to come back to a two piece blade. Quenched high carbon steel should be tempered right away. The charts i have say that A2 should be tempered when the steal gets to 120f-150f and a double temper to help transform any retained austentite. Bob

Steve All the links just worked for me is anyone else having trouble seeing them? Bob

Steve it is in the mail . Rob The plans came from here http://www.freewebs.com/knifemaking/HT%20FURNACE.pdf i altered them to suit my needs i made the door a drop down like the paragon ovens but it can be side hinged. It is 115volt 14amps and 1600watts capable of reaching 2000f. The pid,ssr and thermocouple came from here http://www.auberins.com/ I bought the elements here http://www.duralite.com/ Thanks for looking! Bob

That is sweet i love santoku's great work who ever gets that one should be proud to show it off in there kitchen. Cheers Bob

I just finished my new heat treat oven and thought you folks would like to see it. If you have any questions feel free to ask. Bob

I have never had any luck with vinegar. Get your self some feric chloride. If they don't have it at a local radio shack go here http://www.mgchemicals.com/distributors/us/distributors_us_va.html it has all the distributors in Va. that sell there brand. Mix it 4 parts water to 1 part f.c. and do not leave it in very long just a quick dip at first and you will be able to see a pattern if there is one there. Clean with windex to get all the f.c. off then sand lightly with 1000 grit to take the oxides off the high parts. Bob

Wonderfull piece of work Glen the detail is fantasic! Bob