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grpaavola last won the day on December 1 2015

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About grpaavola

  • Birthday 07/15/1975

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    Kalamazoo, Michigan
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    Smithin' Humpa-metal family and fishin' Follow me on https://www.instagram.com/raggedravenforge/

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  1. grpaavola
    Only one word comes to mind: superb.
  2. grpaavola
    Brilliant!
  3. grpaavola
    What Alan said... and clean the dust off!
  4. grpaavola

    Dave,

    I was just looking over that spectacular single edged viking sword and a question popped in my head....

    What is your technique for making fullers?

    To me that is real magic right there. The lines are so crisp. How in Merlin's beard do you do it?

    1. Dave Stephens

      Dave Stephens

      Thanks bud. 

      Check out these links to posts I've made that explain how I do it.

      This is a really old post (from 2012) so the images are broken. Here's a link to the images.

      https://photos.google.com/album/AF1QipM-M6A6si_sRyZLOJqpR93m_71vjV7M4UbrhdZy

      Also, here's a newer post describing my new and improved Z axis rest.

       

    2. grpaavola

      grpaavola

      Thanks man!

      I have an AMK so not really sure how I will make it work.

      Research and development it is for me then!

       

  5. grpaavola started following The big green turd (New HT setup!) and The Lake Sword
  6. grpaavola
    it's hard not to know you made it. you have a certain look and aesthetic that just screams WES! beautiful! -Gabriel
  7. grpaavola
    Man, Congratulations! I am starting to think that maybe, just maybe this site should turn into a guild of some type. I know I wouldn't be half the bladesmith I am now without it! Keep on keepin' on Gabe! -Gabriel
  8. grpaavola
    Now that my murderous, backstabbing, organ has been dealt with, I hope to at least start posting more on here. Sorry I been away! Anybody miss me? -with every bullet so far I guess -Gabriel
  9. grpaavola
    I won't be able to make it this year.... But I should be able to next! to much family stuff going on. -Gabriel
  10. grpaavola
    btw... don't worry about "fluffy". I knew him, he "taught" me bladesmithing. He is all bark than bite. Besides, he tries anything with anyone on this forum just let me know. I will handle it. I know things he don't want me telling -Gabriel
  11. grpaavola
    Damn... DAMN... That is slick! *thumbs up* -Gabriel
  12. grpaavola
    Thank you!
  13. grpaavola
    Eric, Thank you so much for posting this! I have been trying to do this, and just about gave up because I was doing this in a vacuum. Again Thank you, Gabriel
  14. grpaavola
    Beautiful! one thing I can't wrap my head around is how the hilt is put on the blade. Could you please explain this? (I am working on my own Kreigmesser so any way you could help is greatly appreciated!) -Gabriel
  15. grpaavola
    Did you hear that big thud? That was my jaw hitting the floor. I think it triggered an earthquake in China. We have no words in the English to describe this. -G
  16. grpaavola
    Wow! Just wow John! Now you are really inspiring me to up my forge game.
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