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Does anyone happen to know why there is a shelf life on dry/unmixed Plistix 900F? It's a powder. Not like it's edible. Any light on this would be greatly appreciated. Thanks

Thank you for all of your insight and knowledge. I will consider all input.

Can you get me a link? Apparently I am not good at forums (I made this tread in wrong section). This is what I came up with... A grove for the bolster.

Hi All, I'm 4 yrs. in as a knifesmith. I have taken a liking to the Brut de Forge style, but I am having trouble using a vertical jig (I'll have to make a wider tool rest). I'm thinking of making a file jig. Question... Any ideas on how I can hold the knife flat, so so I can make an even bevel? I was thinking of a notch of some sort. Has anyone tried to make a jig for this style of knife? Thank you ahead for any ideas or pictures.

Hi All, I finished making an anvil stand that I tried my best to duplicate from a Jason Knight video on YouTube, but he didn't show if he added a hold down. Below is the finished stand. I haven't used it yet, but I did beat it with a 2x4 a few times to see if it would tilt/move the anvil... Nada. I can lean on one end and it will lift a little... that makes me uneasy. Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated.

Hi Wayne, I'm new to forging. me and a buddy built one with "Insulating FireBrick 9" X 4.5" X 2.5" in (6 Pieces)" from Amazon in 2020. Never thought to coat it, because it is just brick (as far as I know). Move to now... I got a Diamondback forge for my Birthday and started researching the brick they use. I wrote them and they said that I don't need anything. Hard to believe because the Safety Data Sheet on them says differently. So now I am in pursuit of finding the best sealer and came across Plistix 900f (which is hard to find. At least on my end). So the question is... should they be coated or not? Should I believe the Sheet or the seller? Hmmm. Any info greatly appreciated.