
Cory LA
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Keep your coffee in a cool dark place or in the fridge. It doesn't have to be boiling, but it does work better at room temp and above.
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Also, make sure it's free of any oils that will block the coffee etch. I use acetone or Dawn and water before a coffee bath.
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Cory LA started following 2021 KITH Theme Poll and Input on knife shape and handle finish
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So I've decided to bypass the kiddie pool and jump straight into the deep end by participating in the 2021 KITH (a 1 cubic inch challenge). Two designs came to mind out of my collection of sketches.... a simple sheeps foot and my take on a Bastinelli design. The "foot" is pretty straight forward as far as forging and finish, where as the latter will definitely test my forging and woodworking limits. Do I play it fairly safe and try to perfect the out come of the "foot", or do I swing for the fence and push my envelope? Maybe a design other than a sheeps foot? My other question is a
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According to my math, Robert, you're good to go. My first two ideas are kind of at the opposite ends of the mild to wild spectrum.... a simple sheeps foot or one based off a Bastinelli design
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1. Alex Middleton 2. Cory LA
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Out of curiosity..... if one were planning on using damascus, would it be the pre weld size or post weld billet size that would be 1 cubic inch? Just want to make sure of parameters.
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So I followed the original 3/4" directions, substituting 1/2" for all 3/4", using a .23 mig tip and mine ran best with a 5" mixing tube. Once you have it together you have to adjust jet and tube length for your forge. Remember not to have the tube sticking in past the forge wall.
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Darren, I'll look through my stuff and see if I can find the specs I started with. If I don't find them I'll get some measurements for you. As Alan said, a 3/4 will work, and if you decide to upsize your forge a bit you'll already have the burner.
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I'm fairly new to the addiction and not any where as skilled as many on the forum. That said, I'd like to join the KITH if it ends up being something I think I have a chance at accomplishing. Design by committee sounds like an interesting option.
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Fairly new myself, but...... I built mine with 6 bricks, so it's twice the width of yours but still pretty small. I used a 1/2" T burner and it works great. (It hits welding temps) I'm sure someone here can help you tune one to work perfect in yours.