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Hello, I could be totally wrong but it sounds like the burr is not being removed? Typically sharpening steels will not remove the burr, but line them up. I set my first bevels using my belt grinder until a burr forms on the edge, then use Spyderco's ceramic sticks to remove the burr. The only...

I have one of those portable blasters that work OK for blasting small projects in the back yard, I buy the cheap silica sand from the lumber yard, I think it's about 80 grit and let it fly. "do not try to recover the medium" Of coarse if you do not have a compressor things could get pricey in a...

Hi Steve, Pretty cool looking handles! Anytime you buff with those finishing compounds you will bring up a shine. If you must buff, there is a greaseless compound, also called satin compound. It comes in different grits, from around 120 grit to 500 or 600 grit. It is more aggressive and...

Not Sure if this info will help or not, but the DC etch will give you a deep etch and the AC etch will give you the black mark or surface etch. They do sell different etching solutions for different metals, high carbon steels, stainless, ect....... Just have to experiment on heat treated scrap...

I have the same Dewalt as Ed, Very happy with it! I just used plumbing strap to mount mine to the wall, tied down the trigger switch and put a harbor freight foot switch on it. Sturdy, simple and effective! Clint

Hi Bubba, I have uncle Al's older grinder I bought probably 15 years ago, It's been the smoothest running, quietest machine I own. Plus the tracking is precise! This newer machine looks even better with a fancy controller and 1/2 hp more than the old one. I use mine mainly for finish work and...

Very Cool, I will watch for them !! Clint

Hi Tracy, Have you used the softer duro small wheels or do you offer them for sale? I would be willing to try them for finish work! Sincerely, Clint

Hello, Not trying to be a stick in the mud, but...... I owned one of those years ago, spent most of my time adjusting the darn thing and when I did get a hollow grind, it wasn't that pretty. It is just my opinion, but I would learn to free hand them and save your money for sharp abrasives. I...

Quality products, Speed is good, but order accuracy is more important to me ! I would like to shop at one place for everything, but it is not reality. Besides, I like to be fair and shop around. Find unique products and set yourself apart from the rest! Good luck, It's a dog eat dog world out...

Thanks Guy's, I appreciate your support ! Clint

Very sorry for posting that thread, I regretted it after posting it, woke up on wrong side of bed today. I Apologize To anybody I could have offended! Sincerely, Clint

Glad I could help, You should have my PM by now, If not rattle my cage again! Clint

Hi Ernie, I would be glad to test your blade for you, I will pm you with my address. Just pay for shipping both ways and I will hit your tang in three different spots and let you know what your hardness is. What's the steel? I do not use my tester on Damascus, to many hard & soft layers to be...

The piece of rod was 1/8" in diameter and a few inches long and I snapped it to check the strength, It broke like cheap plastic. I guess it would be OK for inside mosaic pins. I am sure the linen would be stronger for shear strength. Clint

Just wondering what to expect when I get some blades water jet cut ? When I send my drawings to be converted to a Cad program, how accurate should I expect the final blank to be? Can I use my original handle templates? Would it be wise to own the Cad program before shopping around for a cutting...

Hi Stan, Is there Micarta rod linen based or paper based? I had some that snapped really easy and did not use because of that. Clint

Hi Walter, Doug pretty much said it all ! I just wanted to say that stabilized woods are enhanced but by no means bullet proof, and all stabilized woods are not created equal. I am at the point where I put a final seal on stabilized woods with a couple coats of tung oil, after I started this my...

Plate quench/ kydex press combo Sorry this took so long, but here is some pics of the back side of the vise. The bracket I made was from 4" X 4" angle iron, notched for the vise screw & guides to clear. Welded two arms on it to mount to bench. Clint

Hi Ernie, I am by far no expert on kilns, so other folks please give there two cents! Here is mine, I would drill a hole in the top of the kiln in the middle, just like the new Even heat ovens are. I had a Paragon once that gave me grief, they had the thermocouple up high near the door. It was...