warpig Posted May 19, 2013 Share Posted May 19, 2013 Howdy Guys I'm from Texas and I'm new here. I'm at the very very begining stages of knife making, and want to learn. I am a a few months into leather working and will be starting wood working for my knife handles and leather accessories as well. I'll be quiet for a while to gauge what I dont know. Thanks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt Marti Posted May 19, 2013 Share Posted May 19, 2013 Howdy Warpig, I am located in Texas as well. Glad to see you here. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Glenn Posted May 19, 2013 Share Posted May 19, 2013 the best way to use the site is to find an area of interest and start reading. We suggest you pack lunch and a cold drink. (grin) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
warpig Posted May 19, 2013 Author Share Posted May 19, 2013 Yeah, I'm already about 15 pages into the verhoeven metalurgy pdf. I've been gathering tools for a while, I have an anvil from my fathers ranch, which came from the town blacksmith, that same blacksmiths portable forge, hammers from my grandfather, and lots of leaf springs from several years of building and breaking 4x4s. I'm starting very simply with leaf spring steel knives, I have made one so far, and after quenching it, tapped it with my hammer to straighten and made a significantly shorter knife. I tempered and then sharpened it and can chop rope like celery now. Its ugly as sin but seems to work. I need to learn a whole lot more though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dan C Posted May 19, 2013 Share Posted May 19, 2013 Welcome to the group! You're about an hour up the road from me, I live in Round Rock. I've been smithing for about 8 months now. I've burned up a few knives, which were then turned into bottle openers. I make mostly openers, gardening tools and knives when asked to do so. Sounds like you've made an excellent start and well on your way! Dan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nobody Special Posted May 19, 2013 Share Posted May 19, 2013 Welcome from a misplaced Texan. Grew up in Garland, lived in Texarkana, San Angelo, and Copperas Cove. From the name and the location, you stationed at Ft. Hood? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frosty Posted May 20, 2013 Share Posted May 20, 2013 Welcome aboard Warpig, glad to have you. Reading and watching the antics of the gang is a good way to start but don't be too quiet. Lots of us here LOVE good questions, we get to help someone along the path and reexamine our own techniques, reasons and thinking. If you've never taught someone else you'll discover you learn as much or more than your student. We also love pics, how about some pics of your kit? Frosty The Lucky. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jerry W. Posted May 20, 2013 Share Posted May 20, 2013 I know it will be a trip for you but, Balcones Forge will be meeting on June 29th just southeast of San Antonio. We will be at Stormcrow's shop and he will be using his big hammer and hydraulic press to show us how to make a hammer. There will probably be several from the Austin area coming down. We would be happy to see you there. Jerry Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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