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I hate wasting time changing wheels on arms , I would have a arm for every attachment. At some point i will get another grinder. Wheels are pretty easy to change , one nut and done. Dwane

Hey thanks for the comments fellas , it is a BIG handle , but it feels great in your hand , and the balance point is about 1/8" in front of the guard , so its "almost" balanced. Dwane

Welcome Cory , glad to have you around the pound. Dwane

I found the Deer shed years ago and knew it needed to be a handle someday, I found it the other day and decided it was time to realize its future. 13" OAL 7 1/2" AB Damascus Blade , 2 1/2" at its widest point , .250" thick at the guard with a full distal taper , full flat grind. Scagel...

I've used this before and its more bright red than others I've used. http://www.alphaknifesupply.com/micarta.htm#G10-Red

Thats really cool , something to really be proud of , great job , and thanks for being a teacher. Dwane

www.oliverknives.com Feel free to look around the website. Check the Video section for some of my how too's Thanks Dwane

Thanks Ed and Laurence for jumping in here and offering up your thoughts. Laurence : I have done a ton of research on presses , but had never seen a bottom mount one. I'm going to build a "Rusty" power hammer as well : ) Here is what I have Ed. 8" cylinder with a 12" stroke , 2" rod I have 12'...

I made this med sized hunter for my brother in law to take to work, and show his coworkers , and hopefully get some orders :punk: I really wanted the grain of the wrought iron to run with the handle, but the wagon wheel I had wasn't thick enough. So I forged a piece down to about 1" square...

So I have finally gathered and scrounged enough materials to build a nice BIG forging press. I want a single post press, I dont know what else to call it , that you can work from 3 sides. Looking around the web and around here , I see some nice ones , like Mr Bumps...

LOL , thats a good one Fred. I am laughing with you by the way. Dwane

Glad it wasnt more serious , heal up fast. Dwane

Thats a nice setup , you earned it , congrats Sir. Dwane

WOW , another amazing piece Wade, your inspiring me Sir. Dwane

I love it Calvin , I would carry that thing everywhere. Great job Sir. Dwane

Very nice package , I like the blade the most. Dwane

Dang Tom , thats an awesome idea. Thanks for sharing Dwane

On knives , that I want the scales to be removable, I don't use a tube. just a hole in the scale and in the tang/liners. I think the reason people put tubes in , is more for aesthetics than anything. JMHO Dwane

This sounds fun to me , I spent some time with Tai Goo a few years back , I'm going to draw some inspiration from that experience and go with it here. I'm in until further notice. 1: George Ezell 2: Martin Brandt 3: Dwane Oliver

WOW , SOooooo artistic. Amazing work Sir. On the last pic , with the hatchet , is the handle split or does the head go through the handle ? Dwane