David Ab Posted February 14, 2011 Share Posted February 14, 2011 I've been on the forum for awhile, just found this part of it. I've made a few knives and heat treated some of them with a torch. Had some interesting learning experiences, such as the chisel I heat treated, and then the end of the chisel fell off the first time I put it to wood... I'm getting serious about it now: building a propane forge, got some 0-1 and A-2 steel, going to learn to heat treat and hopefully make some good quality knives. And if I eventually get good at that, I might even try to learn to make damascus. I'd sure appreciate any suggestions or corrections you more experienced guys would care to offer me now or later. As a 36-year veteran of the construction and remodeling industry (retired general contractor), I've done a fair amount of woodworking. These days I'm an environmental inspector specializing in health issues- especially air quality and ventilation issues in the shop, home, and workplace, so I'd be happy to try to answer questions on that subject. David Abbot Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
monstermetal Posted February 14, 2011 Share Posted February 14, 2011 Hey Dave. There is a great local blacksmith community, you should Plan on hitting a Northwest Blacksmith conference, next one is in April. You can find details at the NWBA website at blacksmith. Org. And welcOme! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David Ab Posted March 1, 2011 Author Share Posted March 1, 2011 Hey Dave. There is a great local blacksmith community, you should Plan on hitting a Northwest Blacksmith conference, next one is in April. You can find details at the NWBA website at blacksmith. Org. And welcOme! Thanks, Monster. I checked out your web site, that's some sweet metalwork. David Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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