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Thanks for sharing that with us! Nice old Chevy truck- mine is a '68 :) Dave

Thanks, Rashelle. I think I understand now :) I have added balls to the end of all my tongs. That gives me a way to index my hand placement. So the 'open' style rings are the ones I use. Dave

Sorry guys, too thick to understand the concept of squashed tubing. will someone post a couple pics so I can understand? Thanks Dave

I like both blades! Will make beautiful knives, Steve. Dave

Terrific idea! I like it! Dave

Thanks, Steve. Just one of many operating out there with their minds going every second to figure out a way to cheat someone out of something. Dave

Thanks! Dave

Like the knife and love the guard! Good job! Dave

You can add me to your 'ranter' list. You could have removed the paint in about the same amount of time you spent with your post and replies. Dave

Simple but elegant. I like it! Dave

Careful with wheels- need some way to lock them securely. Awful lot of fire to tip over or roll away..... Nice job- show us the first thing you make with it :) Dave

Nice tool! Yup- more dies :) Dave

Not until I try the material and be sure it works correctly. Dave

If you check YouTube under Dave Hammer he has a series, start to finish, about building a forge and burner and lists the suppliers where he got the parts. Dave [Evans, not Hammer]

Ordered from the bow place, it came and looks good. Haven't used any yet- probably not for a few days. Will post a pic and more info when I do. Dave

Good work! Graceful looking and functional. Isn't striking fun? Dave

Hope you did something very special for your friend- that is quite a gift he gave you! I think most new smiths make some problems with their first anvil- mis-hits, glancing blows, missed materials, etc. If it were mine I would jut use it as is. Dave

Elaine was hospitalized again late last night and it is serious. Please keep both of them in your prayers and for those of you who know Bill I am sure he would like to hear from you all. Dave

I ordered some of the linen from the bow place. Will post again after it gerts here and I have a chance to try it out. Thanks to all for the suggestions :) Dave

As I said I am not interested in melamine...

Rich, I checked all my sources and none list white 1/8 linen micarta in white or ivory. I had checked the suppliers list as well. I also went back to the list after your post. I still don't see any of the material I am looking for. Dave

I remember years ago using Melamine for counter tops and quit using it because of cracking problems with the edges. Since knife handles are almost entirely edges that is out. But thanks for trying, appreciate it. I don't care for the [non] pattern in the paper micarta and want the white or ivory linen. Guess I won't be using any white... Dave

None of my regular sources still sell the LINEN in white or ivory... Dave

Impressive work! The effort shows in the finished knife, it is a very good looking knife. Dave

Took a look yesterday and it was up to $228. Way beyond my 'Man, that's cool' budget :) Dave