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  • Location
    mountains near Winchester Va
  • Biography
    65 years old, retired from Smithsonian institution
  • Interests
    Making things from iron, wood, leather. Antique guns
  • Occupation
    retired and loving it
  1. Just like to thank the good folks who run this forum. It is an outstanding source of info, tips, and just plain pleasure to visit. I don't do enough smithing to keep me happy, but who does? I need to build a gas forge, the coal fired ones I have are so much trouble to fire up just for a few minutes work that it holds me back. Half the time I use the welding torch.
  2. Hello gang, I see that I have a notice that I have not posted anything for weeks in the forums. I simply enjoy reading all the information that is available here. I am on several diverse forums for the same reason. I guess I'll have to get off my butt and get involved. Am I the only one?
  3. Guys I just wanted a simple answer. I didn't want to start an argument. I use the American generic term "damascus" meaning pattern welded. We all know that the steel didn't come from city by the same name. Does anyone know when "pattern welded" blades were in common use in America. Thank you Hackknives for understanding.
  4. When were damascus blades first made in America? I have a nice damascus bowie I would like to carry for the NSSA but are they period correct for the Civil war era?
  5. I heard that "Barnhart studios" sell small amounts. I haven't checked the site myself.
  6. mnray If you have a lathe you can spin a bottom over a form in seconds. I have been playing with tinsmithing for a while and I know your problem with pounding one out. Cut a 1/4" steel form and drill a hole in the middle, weld a pin in so that its flush and you can mount it in the lathe. Make another plate to press against the first one with the tail stock. Clamp your tin bottom blank between the two plates and I use an old VW lug wrench with a smooth round end to spin the edge right over. A little grease on the end helps.
  7. Greetings to all. Found this site by looking for a definition for Bowie Knife. I agree it's more like whats not a Bowie Knife? I'm retired and living in the mountains and loving it. Been makeing knives for over fifty years, gave most away to friends and sold a few. Favorite material is an old file. Looking forward to learning something from you people.
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