I didn't see anything about it in anything on the JS testing I could find, but I take it stainless or nickel silver would be a better option? Fo...

Personally, I can remember only seeing a couple of "mirror finished" blades during any of my Judging duties, and neither of those passed. It wasn't t...

I'm unaware of any coatings/finishes that will keep Purpleheart from oxidizing. I've used it a number of times in the past, but it's one of the woods...

I doubt a grinder motor is going to pull 20amps...... even my 3hp/220V motors only pull 8.3amps at startup. It's not the amp rating of the circuit.....

I like Lin's thinking..... make sure you consider ALL the drawbacks before doing it. I can't count the number of times I've gotten myself into a jam ...

Thanks for understanding that I wasn't trying to be demeaning! I know we all have to do what we have to do. Also, I hope I didn't over s...

You didn't mention the HP on the motor. That has a lot to do with it. There is a plate on the motor (a label) that tells the amp draw at both 110V a...

Based on my experiences with Administering JS and MS tests, historically the simplest way to successfully navigate the performance testing at either l...

If an individual does their homework, most of the steels mentioned COULD pass the JS test. That being said, in my mind, it depends on if your intent ...

On the subject of hammer marks in your work... there are basically two things that come into play. 1. Shape/Condition of the hammer face(s), ...

I've been teaching Bladesmithing/Knifemaking for many years. At first I tried to take on 2-4 students at a time, and found that there was always one ...

i also know just how stupid we men can be at times I read that and had a flashback to my military career...... There was a universal saying.......

Just my thoughts, but I would suspect that the thought pattern is that by the time a person feels they are getting serious enough to join the ABS, the...

You're right Joshua! It's intended for those who freehand grind. The only time I use a work rest is when I profile...everything else is done f...

im wondering what is the best general alingment for the handle to the blade Centered in the handle material, with the "center line" of the hand...