I agree with the PID/thermocouple for a pyrometer. If you haven't seen it yet, here a link to building a pyrometer with a PID and thermocouple:

I recommend you go with the blower from Blacksmith's Depot. I know some folks will disagree with with me, but stay away from "squirrel cage" blowers....

Hi Jim! Here's a list from the ABS website of Mastersmiths...... Hopefully that will help.

I even contacted hilti and they weren't able to give me any information on the alloy either. Anyone have any insight on what it might be? I'll ...

Jesse, Something came to my mind when I saw this post.... if you're considering what to use on your JS test knives, I would STRONGLY encourage ...

Hopefully Kevin Cashen will pop in here and give you a better explanation, but based on the testing I've had done, I don't think you're ever going to ...

I agree with how to transport knives. I know this won't work for Jesse, because he is traveling internationally, but personally, I have a cheap .22 p...

Welcome Aboard George! Great community here, with lots of knowledge floating around......so if we can be of help, don't be shy....

All of those things you mentioned are options. Very often it comes down to just having to try various methods until you find what works best for YOU....

I use a lot of 52100, and it can be "quirky" compared to other steels. surface ground the new blade stock to thickness (.099") In my opinion,...

Hi Chris! Thats a nice looking piece! What you said sounds a lot like me.... "I learned a lot doing this one." I think thats what ha...

Merry Christmas to Everyone! In case everyone's not seen it, I created a Christmas webpage, with a few of my favorite things to share d...

Karl....of course you didn't! You got a mind like a steel trap! That was for poor slobs like me.... who can't remember what they had for b...