I do need to replace the top of it, as I used oak boards and made it with the idea of that part being consumable. When I do that, I can modify it (it'...

Thanks; I have that with this stand (but I am going to admit I would redesign). My main issue was that my stand was sliding across the floor since I g...

What size grinder are you using? Weight finishing belts like 220 have more grit in contact with the blade, and that will heat thin sections up faster ...

I am glad I could help with that. I am kind of more confused about whether rebound, in this case, is what you test for with the ball-barring test, a...

Wait. I want to rebound, right? I was starting to feel under the weather when i asks and not thinking clearly.

Can I mitigate the rebound somewhat by adding two braces to the central support braces that go down farther instead of the sack of concrete?

Ryan Lehbauer: i want to make sure i said say thank you tip about anvil stands and a 3 leg point for stability. I could not employ it at this time sin...

Thanks I will hunt for a container of such that can hold the liquid after its been mixed. (and put it on a high shelf.)

thanks, I like it, but I am still on my first bar. I think I have half of it left and have made 3 knives out of it... I also just like trying new stee...

I just realized a very KISS way is very easy to keep your oil away from your forge when not using it. Put handles on your quench tank and move it clos...

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Thanks. I will give welding it a try. I actually have some square stock on hand that I took home from the blacksmithing class. If it fails, I will be ...

I Meant no offense. and I think every bladesmith will agree you always need more clamps. however I want to say sorry I was also way overthinking it (a...

This is 26C3. I made it as a test piece to see how I liked the steal 3 years ago. I overheated some sections, and as I let it sit in my forge instead ...

My guess for that blemish in the wood is you are using thin pre-cut scales and are clamping it with a C clamp. like the thicker pointy thing is pointi...