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Could you send me the link? Thanks!

Hmm...maybe you guys have better internet than I do. I've followed every lead that comes up with a google search and I can't find any that are available for purchase. My only hope is to somehow get access to copies in some organization's library....

Thanks Glenn! Those are the titles I'm looking for, but I can't find any place that sells them. Any links?

I hope this is the right place to post this. I would really like to get my hands on the smithing publications by Gene Chapman. I can't find any company or organization that sells them, so I'm guessing they're not available any more. Hoping someone might have a lead I haven't discovered... Thank you...

Been working more on those horse heads. Here's number seven.... Last night I tried some thinner, smaller steel. And then tried to make a key ring. That didn't go so well. Had to do some cleaning with the file. I need some practice with punching and drifting.

Thanks for the tips, Brian, I'll work on that next time I forge. That section is a little tough for me.

Thank you, Brian, for sharing your knowledge and experience. As a beginner I recently discovered your work and youtube videos. Thanks for those! I've watched them over and over. Please post more! As a craftsman and artisan, you make every hammer blow count (I haven't seen any other youtube vids that can compare, though you've taught your student Alec Steele well and I enjoy his vids too). This week I tried my first horse heads as per your instructions. Definitely room for improvement, but I'm having loads of fun. First attempt at Brazeal style and Hugh MacDonald style heads. And first two hooks....

Stunning work as always, Stefano. Your knives are captivating from their overall shape to their smallest details. Cool shot of your work area too. Todd

Very nice work, Mike. Looks like a fighter to me. I love what you do with handles and sheaths. Todd

That's a cute little guy. You did a fine job on it. I like the ergonomics and angles you played with. Todd

You can get a hamon to show up on 5160, but it's not easy. I finally got one to show from a clay quenched blade and it wasn't striking at all. I'd say try it if you already have the blade forged and ready, but be prepared for disappointment. On the habaki, Jesus Hernandez has a great tutorial on his website. Do a google search on his name and you'll find it.

Thanks for the dimensions on that drift. Look forward to seeing more of your work.

Very nice work. I love the shape of that axe. What are the dimensions of the drift you used for the eye? Would it be possible to post a pic of the drift? Thanks. Todd

The file work is excellent, but I really like the shape of that blade. I like the curve and the lines. Todd

I've tried my own mixtures with clay and ash and/or charcoal. Didn't have much luck with that. I tried the high temp mortar in a tube from Home Depot and didn't have any luck with that. I also tried Rutland fire cement. No luck there either. I have had success with Satanite though. That gets my vote. I have some refractory called Heat Stop II that I'd like to try one of these days. Todd