WOW! Sorry to hear it. I knew Ray and sat next to him at some shows in days gone by. He was quite a character. I have a funny Ray story for you....

[quote name='Phil Dwyer' date='13 January 2013 - 10:09 PM' timestamp='1358136595' post='6224'] Hey Dan, et al, I have enjoyed every demo I have...

[quote name='BrionTomberlin' date='02 December 2012 - 07:36 PM' timestamp='1354498579' post='5859'] Gary, I usually start out with a three pound ham...

[quote name='Bill Wiggins' date='10 November 2012 - 09:04 PM' timestamp='1352603070' post='5593'] You seemed ok for supper at Outback Steak House be...

[quote name='Ray Kirk' date='08 November 2012 - 08:11 PM' timestamp='1352427091' post='5582'] Jim, will this also be the business meeting of the AKA...

[quote name='Bill Wiggins' date='08 November 2012 - 08:35 PM' timestamp='1352428526' post='5583'] I am getting in a little late, but have enjoyed re...

Well I finally got logged on and am at the tail end of this BUT I still want to put my two cents in. First of all I applaud one and all for a great to...

Congratulations Guys. Looks like some mighty fine stuffed stuff. Not sure what Brad and Ray have. Paul and Ray might be a bit more gentle with their...

Dear Karl, Sorry to hear about your friend. It is always hard to lose someone. I have welded chainsaw chain and simply wired several chains ...

Dear Johnathan, Chainsaw chain is usually oily and dirty. I would recommend cleaning it in kerosene or some other solvent: BE CAREFUL very combus...

I just got back from teaching a two week introduction to Bladesmithing course at NESM. It was GREAT!! Dereck Glaser, the administrator, is a m...

Wow, I have to go back a bit in history but I remember like it was yesterday. There was no Bill Moran School of Bladesmithing when I started. When I m...

Looks like I am in on the end of this one. You have all provided a lot of good information and advice. I generally finish all my handles to 1000 grit...

There are several tools I use in my shop that I find indispensable. The three primary “bench” tools I use are all made by John Perry, MS. John is ...

Brion, Sounds good to me but I found that once I taught my wife what to look for she never liked another one of my knives. Kidding aside: Everyo...