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Shawn's forging shed

dangerousdon said:
What are you talking about? That looks like something you can buy in the store! Only I know it's made better!
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I don't know if I'd go that far, but thanks Don!

Smattayu said:
Finally doing a little catching up. Good to hear that the ceramic belts are working out for you. The "durability testing" comment almost tickled my funny bone enough for a spit-take, mostly because I have the remnants of a few projects in The Dungeon that made me realize just how durable CA is as a finish while doing similar testing. The knife looks great, and I love the detail work on the micarta scales. Great stuff Shawn. Someday I'll have to start updating my page lol.
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I'm thinking CA may be a good finish for that project. I am a bit concerned about my patience level though.... I didn't have good luck with it the one other time I tried it.
Thank you for the kind words, and YES you do need to start updating!!!
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GearNoir said:
Actually worked is an understatement. Looks great!
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Thank you Chris!!

clyde72 said:
That looks great Shawn!
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Thanks Craig!!

Dave in KY said:
Cool pif, I'm in !!
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Not with this one I'm afraid. I am thinking of something once I get a caught up though, so stay tuned in.
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DocHoliday0831 said:
That micarta is better looking than the last batch I bought!
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C'mon TJ.... It's not that good! But thank you.
I actually wish I could have soaked the material a little better, but I had to work really fast. That resin sets faster in heat, and it is about 90 in my little shop without the forge going....

I got lucky and had no bad spots, but the next batch I want to find someplace cooler to make it so I have a little more time to make sure everything is saturated very well. And make it more colorful!
 
ShawnF said:
C'mon TJ.... It's not that good! But thank you.
I actually wish I could have soaked the material a little better, but I had to work really fast. That resin sets faster in heat, and it is about 90 in my little shop without the forge going....

I got lucky and had no bad spots, but the next batch I want to find someplace cooler to make it so I have a little more time to make sure everything is saturated very well. And make it more colorful!
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my friend it is that good!
 
That micarta looks amazing. I can't wait to see where you are going from here.
 
I may have to commission a custom micarta piece sometime. I’m digging the look of that.
 
Spider said:
I may have to commission a custom micarta piece sometime. I’m digging the look of that.
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Now don't get too complex on me yet, I only just figured out how to make it. And just so you know my work method, I usually screw up and get it right the first time, I just can't duplicate it.
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I managed to run out of propane right after heating up the forge today. Ran down and got my tank filled and cam back and started working. Again... Got a little metal hammered and then reminded myself of two things.
1: Black steel can be hot too.
2: Watch where your arm is as you are operating the vise handle when there is a piece of hot steel sticking out of it.

Anyway... Got a dutch oven lid lifter done today.




 
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