10-26-2013, 12:17 PM | #16 | |
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Might also consider using refractory material to surround that pipe. You will lose less heat and it will maintain it's heat more efficiently. I've made pot style and tube type forges, with forced air and gas. Open top coal, coke, or even charcoal can be used. It's a challenge, any way you go. It is also addictive! |
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06-17-2016, 09:05 AM | #17 |
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Nice work...
Nice work on your first knives. You really improved on the second blade, much nicer grind. Do you plan on making knives for anyone or are you just making personal use blades?
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06-19-2016, 06:00 AM | #18 |
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Nice Bowie, I like the sheath too. I like automobile leaf springs for stock. It gentles down real well after being red & comes back real well when tempered. Its also very forgiving if you get it wrong.
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06-19-2016, 10:20 AM | #19 |
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Yep, those leaf springs make for great material, properly re-tempered.
Some of them have a lot of metal that can be 'moved around' also. |
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