Thanks randyt, those don't look to time consuming to make, and look kind of fun and cool. I found a pack of six or so at lowes that is actual carbon steel and not just bimetall, and am thinking about making some.
Thanks randyt, those don't look to time consuming to make, and look kind of fun and cool. I found a pack of six or so at lowes that is actual carbon steel and not just bimetall, and am thinking about making some.
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Once steel gets to that temperature it enters what is called austenite. Here's a link that explains it pretty well along with a few other states of metal.
http://www.twi-global.com/technical-...e-and-ferrite/
I read about a guy that got old worn out farriers rasps and turned them into knives you can get them for free most likely from a local farrier (they take care of horses hooves put new shoes on that kind of stuff) they have no use for worn out ones and it leaves a heck of a cool pattern on the side of the blade.
instead of buying sawzall blades snoop around a few job sights (with permission) and get them for free. Actually if someone came to my job sight looking for old blades I would hook them up.
so the definition of a criminal is someone who breaks the law and you want me to believe that somehow more laws make less criminals?
I found a pawn shop in town that specializes in tools. They have a bucket with old files in it. The files usually go for around a $1. So, check out the pawn shops. Flee markets also offer good sources for files. I would recommend starting with a file. You have to go through all the heat treat exercises, but your stock is already flat. Of course, my first knife was a bought knife blank that I made my own handle and sheath. I agree with point man that making a knife with a knife blank might be the best place to start for someone starting out.
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Thanks guys, unfortunately I can't drive so I can't get to build sites without my parents driving me. My brother will be able to drive soon though, so that will help.
A strong body makes the mind strong. As to the species of exercises, I advise the gun. While this gives moderate exercise to the body, it gives boldness, enterprise and independence to the mind...
-Thomas Jefferson
Went to a pawn shop today and scored big time, got a 12 inch saw blade, a five inch blade, a six inch file, and a wood chisel for 2 bucks
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A strong body makes the mind strong. As to the species of exercises, I advise the gun. While this gives moderate exercise to the body, it gives boldness, enterprise and independence to the mind...
-Thomas Jefferson
Good score. That file is the best of the lot, but those saw blades will make fine slicers.
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I actually found his website here is a link to the knives he makes
http://www.lostkreekoutdoors.com/los...ollection.html
I'm not affiliated with this or anything this just has the pictures I was looking for
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