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Status Updates posted by Caleb Harris
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Anyone happen to have extra supplies of forge building materials (satanite, insulator) and/or grinder attachments (contact wheels mostly, 2" width) they'd be willing to sell?
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Looking like an idiot tossing a test knife all over the concrete. It's gonna land on me some someday I swear
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Whoah. New forum. Gonna take some getting used to, but I like it!
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Is there a term for the style of knife that is plain carved steel, usually satin or polished finish?
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No, rather the carving style, if that makes sense. For example this piece by William Tuch http://www.tuchknives.com/#swipebox
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What if the knifemaker interview series were an actual podcast? Would anyone be interested in that?
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It seems it's not until you try doing an integral that you suddenly realize there are some directions you just can't forge in.
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Is "Integral" pronounced with the stress on the "In" or the "Te"?
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Patternwelding is not fun with only wire securing and a hammer arm
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Dan, interestingly enough lighter hammers are harder on my body.
I'm pretty sure this is because with a heavy hammer, I just swing at a good pace and let the hammer work for me. With a light weight hammer I have to swing like a madman to get work done, that compromises my pace and form. Besides that, a heavy hammer is better for pattern welding and thick stock in general because it's more of a "squish" than a "slap"... YMMV though.
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Tip: If you change your mind and decide to do a hand rubbed finish, do so before sharpening. Ouch.
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Anyone know Kanji that can translate this for a friend? 今古有神奉志士 He says "This sequence is not a grammatically complete sentence; I'm just looking for the closest translation." It's on a mass-produced Katana, judging by the regularity of the hamon
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I've got a friend looking for a good source for dull reenactment swords, any recommendations? Around $100
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I've about finished my venturi burner, but it won't stay lit: I need to keep a flame at the end to keep it ignited. Possible causes?
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Anyone know if there's a free (and legal) place to watch forged in fire?
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From what I hear the norton blaze hog steel the most, which is what I'm looking for. I found this from trugrit, but doesn't seem to say the grit anywhere, unless that 24 in the title is it? Help? http://trugrit.com/index.php?main_page=product_info&products_id=2797
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So I recently got a good sized bit of damascus, does it act like a monosteel under the hammer? Are there things I should watch out for, such as shearing?
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Favorite abrasive belt source?
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Was san mai developed mainly because of physical properties or because of looks? Was it only the Japanese or Asians who developed it, or did the West try it out before contact with the Japanese?
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Does Rutland's furnace cement work well for lining forges (propane)?
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Oh dang forgot to renew my membership. Does the three years for JS have to be in a row, and if so if it's renewed late does it still count?