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    Trying to make my first knife.

    Thanks for all your help, I will post pictures when it's done.
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    Trying to make my first knife.

    Thanks for your fast reply, Will these two files do the trick? http://www.knifemaking.com/product-p/ctn08416.htm http://www.knifemaking.com/product-p/ctn08737.htm Sorry I'm so full of questions, I just want to make sure I'm getting it all right.
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    Trying to make my first knife.

    Thanks again Doug, So if I use castable refractory I don't have to use inswool? Should I use mizzou or Kast-O-lite@26 LI Insulating Castable Refractory? http://www.hightemptools.com/castablerefractory.html
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    Trying to make my first knife.

    Thanks guys, So how much of this inswool will I need to cover a paint/ coffee can? http://www.hightemptools.com/inswool.html
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    Trying to make my first knife.

    Do you think this will work for a forge? http://m.instructables.com/id/Ultimate-Guide-to-Making-a-Cheap-but-Effective-Alu/step3/The-Forge/ Thanks for all your helpful replies guys.
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    Hello from Ohio

    Lol, you got me there. But we have the best tractor pull in the country. :P
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    Hello from Ohio

    Goldsmithy, That's to bad, lol. My dad is a truck driver, he hate going through Cincinnati, he calls it cincinasty lol. I don't mean to offend but I guess your roads aren't to good down there. Have you lived there all your life?
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    Trying to make my first knife.

    Thanks Doug! I have a bench grinder with wheels. 1084 steel sounds good to me. Is there a website or forum thread that has more info on the coffee can forge? I don't have a drill press but I have a really nice Dewalt drill. Can I find those files at home depot?
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    Trying to make my first knife.

    Hello, I'm trying to get all the supplies needed to make my first knife. I'm planning on making a EDC neck knife. I have a design all drawn out and ready. I have all the tools I need, bench grinder, assortment of files and sandpapers, buffer, vice. Should I use the bench grinder to cut out...
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    Hello from Ohio

    I'm just south of Toledo. Rachel
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    Hello from Ohio

    Hello all, My name is Rachel, I live in Ohio And just graduated from high school. I have been interested in knives for the last two years. I own a spyderco endura 4 that I wear and use everyday. I am looking into buying a knife or two this year, one large fixed blade for camping and a medium...
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