Michael Richards
Apprentice Bladesmith (5yr)
Eminent Member
Joined: Feb 15, 2021
Last seen: Dec 6, 2023
Topics: 3 / Replies: 27
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RE: JS & MS testing in Troy, ohio

I would say it is Dayton International Airport. Troy Ohio is about 20 min or so from the airport.

1 year ago
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RE: New Member from West Virginia

I am about 30-40 min. from Parkersburg. My wife and go to Vienna all the time.

2 years ago
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RE: New Member from West Virginia

Welcome to the ABS. Don't live to far from you. I live in Southeastern Ohio.

2 years ago
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RE: Wood Stabilizing recipe

Hi Adam; I started to do some stabilizing here recently. The most important part of stabilizing is the soak. The soak should be at least twice as long...

2 years ago
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RE: New Member - Texas

Welcome to the ABS Josh.

3 years ago
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RE: Hello from the mountains of WV

Welcome to ABS Daniel. I don't live in WV but live in Southeastern Ohio close to Athens Ohio.

3 years ago
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RE: JS Test question

You must be a Apprentice Smith for 3 years and 2 years if you took an approved Introduction to Bladesmithing class. You must have 2 or 3 years as App...

3 years ago
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Forge Press- Buy Once, Cry Once

I saw that Pieh Tool company has 3 different ones. They have a 16 ton $4700, 16 ton plus $5800 and 25 ton $7000. I don't own a press ye...

3 years ago
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Hello From Bulgaria!

Welcome to ABS Kiril

4 years ago
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Hello From Ohio

Welcome to ABS Mark.

4 years ago
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Hi From Ohio

Welcome Ben to ABS. See you at the Mid-American in July.

4 years ago
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Cindy Sheely

Cindy: The heart of the American Bladesmith Society.

4 years ago
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Knife Zip Cases

I saw some on USA Knife Maker. They have a several to chose from.

4 years ago
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