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  1. Around the Grinder

    KnifeMaker's Chit Chat Area. For off topic posting, humor, bs'ing, etc for our hard working Knifemakers. Private Forum, posting & response to open to Basic Members & above only.
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    Latest: CPM-S110V and Maxamet Damascus? Willie71, Jul 2, 2020 at 6:23 PM

  2. Hammer & Tongs

    Knifemaking Knowledge & Discovery. Share your works in progress, ask questions, and continue the traditions.
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    Latest: Rusty Appalachian hammer build along Jason Fry, Jul 6, 2020 at 11:32 AM
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  1. Stacy E. Apelt - Bladesmith

    Advice to New and Want-to-be Makers

    Stacy E. Apelt - Bladesmith, Mar 27, 2019 ... 2 3
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    weo
    May 5, 2020
  2. thegeek574

    The Youtube and Video Link thread

    thegeek574, Jan 3, 2013 ... 5 6 7 8 9
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    dernt
    Feb 10, 2020
  3. Stacy E. Apelt - Bladesmith

    Important Info! Metallurgical Discussion and Heat Treatment Sticky - find Good HT info here

    Stacy E. Apelt - Bladesmith, May 18, 2016
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    Stacy E. Apelt - Bladesmith
    Oct 17, 2017
  4. Stacy E. Apelt - Bladesmith

    Sticky Threads - All The Good Info You Want In One Place

    Stacy E. Apelt - Bladesmith, Mar 27, 2013
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    Stacy E. Apelt - Bladesmith
    Nov 5, 2016
  5. Stacy E. Apelt - Bladesmith

    Bladeforums Custom Search Engine

    Stacy E. Apelt - Bladesmith, Aug 6, 2015
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    Stacy E. Apelt - Bladesmith
    Aug 6, 2015
  6. weo

    Coal Ironworks Press hose recall

    weo, Jul 6, 2020 at 8:58 PM
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    Aidenag
    Jul 7, 2020 at 5:22 AM
  7. J. Keeton

    Show Off Your Grinding Attachments!

    J. Keeton, Jun 21, 2020 ... 2
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    Stromberg Knives
    Jul 7, 2020 at 5:03 AM
  8. Grandpa Peter's and Grandma Betty's

    What is a Good amount of time to leave your work up for Sale

    Grandpa Peter's and Grandma Betty's, Jul 3, 2020 at 9:58 AM ... 2 3
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    Grandpa Peter's and Grandma Betty's
    Jul 7, 2020 at 4:39 AM
  9. Bilj

    2x72 Questions

    Bilj, Jul 6, 2020 at 9:33 PM
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    193
    Natlek
    Jul 7, 2020 at 4:33 AM
  10. Hawky

    Calculating Carbide Volume

    Hawky, Jul 6, 2020 at 5:07 AM
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    Hawky
    Jul 7, 2020 at 1:51 AM
  11. whiskyrookie

    Recommendation? One or two arm grinder?

    whiskyrookie, Jul 7, 2020 at 1:00 AM
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    66
    Scaniaman
    Jul 7, 2020 at 1:16 AM
  12. NickHFSS

    Recommendation? KILN PID

    NickHFSS, Jun 28, 2020
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    443
    Hubert S.
    Jul 7, 2020 at 12:52 AM
  13. WillSwift

    What's going on in your shop? Show us whats going on, and talk a bit about your work!

    WillSwift, Oct 8, 2013 ... 522 523 524 525 526
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    John Cahoon
    Jul 6, 2020 at 11:13 PM
  14. Shane Csepp

    Inconsistent Hardness...80CrV2

    Shane Csepp, Jul 6, 2020 at 9:07 AM
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    pmbspyder
    Jul 6, 2020 at 9:22 PM
  15. Larrin

    Determining the Best Budget Knife Steel

    Larrin, Jun 15, 2020 ... 2
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    Larrin
    Jul 6, 2020 at 7:55 PM
  16. Trey9123

    Interesting Epoxy Pigments

    Trey9123, Jul 6, 2020 at 5:58 PM
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    Trey9123
    Jul 6, 2020 at 6:56 PM
  17. Trey9123

    Recommendation? Professional vrs. Home Stabilization

    Trey9123, Jul 1, 2020 at 8:26 PM
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    Trey9123
    Jul 6, 2020 at 5:40 PM
  18. LARRYZ10

    Are knife makers still putting steel bolsters on their knives?

    LARRYZ10, Dec 12, 2017 ... 2 3 4
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    Stacy E. Apelt - Bladesmith
    Jul 6, 2020 at 12:53 PM
  19. Stacy E. Apelt - Bladesmith

    Important Info! Notice to New Members - FILL OUT YOUR PROFILE!

    Stacy E. Apelt - Bladesmith, Jul 6, 2020 at 6:23 AM
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    194
    Ken H>
    Jul 6, 2020 at 9:26 AM
  20. ATFKnives

    any custom folder makers?

    ATFKnives, Jul 5, 2020 at 11:15 AM
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    377
    Daniel Fairly Knives
    Jul 6, 2020 at 8:52 AM
  21. NickHFSS

    Recommendation? Bandsaw and disk grinder advices need , also platen

    NickHFSS, Jul 2, 2020 at 9:30 AM
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    509
    Scaniaman
    Jul 5, 2020 at 5:38 PM
  22. Nico Cappelli

    Niolox+/niolox 2/lo-r4197

    Nico Cappelli, Jul 4, 2020 at 3:29 PM
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    361
    Larrin
    Jul 5, 2020 at 4:55 PM
  23. VeryVeryCautionary

    Advice for buying off Etsy

    VeryVeryCautionary, Jul 4, 2020 at 8:00 PM
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    699
    Hengelo_77
    Jul 5, 2020 at 12:31 PM
  24. Jameshall20

    Belt grinder motor and vfd help

    Jameshall20, Jul 3, 2020 at 2:26 PM
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    286
    Drew Riley
    Jul 5, 2020 at 11:44 AM
  25. Bilj

    VFD Amperage Draw

    Bilj, Jul 3, 2020 at 8:45 AM
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    401
    Stacy E. Apelt - Bladesmith
    Jul 5, 2020 at 11:06 AM
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