Current knife and forge project. Edit She Lives!!!! .....I think..

[em9sredbeam]

Well, I finally to give something I loved and always wanted to do a chance, since I've been unable to stay with archery since my last shoulder surgery. Been working on a stick removal blade while building a propane forge.

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All I have left to do with the forge is weld the legs, drill the holes for the burner jets, and line the inside with ceramic wool, and kastolite.

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As an added note, if anyone has or knows someone with an anvil, old wrenches, dull files, or railroad track/ties they want to part with please let me know.

[Blademan21]

For old files you may want to contact a local farrier. They only use their farrier rasps,files,once. In order to not spread hoof sickness. Most are high carbon steel,American made. I had lots that I gave away before I moved to Wisconsin.
And I got them for free. Good luck.

[omgwtfbbq]

I like it! I see you're using the Gough Blade Grinding Jig! I need to build me one of those soon. How do you like it?

[incredablehefey]

I have an extra propane burner that I don't use for my forge if your local.

[em9sredbeam]

Originally Posted by omgwtfbbq

I like it! I see you're using the Gough Blade Grinding Jig! I need to build me one of those soon. How do you like it?

For hand filing I like it, the only problem I'm having is I think there is a slight warp on one of the boards causing the line to be uneven at the very beginning. Also instead of drilling holes every inch, I think I would do it maybe every .750. It was cheap and easy to make.

[em9sredbeam]

Originally Posted by incredablehefey

I have an extra propane burner that I don't use for my forge if your local.

Thanks man, unfortunately I'm in norcal. What kind of burner is it?

[omgwtfbbq]

Originally Posted by em9sredbeam

For hand filing I like it, the only problem I'm having is I think there is a slight warp on one of the boards causing the line to be uneven at the very beginning. Also instead of drilling holes every inch, I think I would do it maybe every .750. It was cheap and easy to make.

I know if the video/tutorial he does for the jig, he talks about how it's intended for Flat or Scandi grinds. My personal favorite grind is a Saber Grind, which is like a Scandi, but has a secondary bevel. I was thinking I could still use the jig and then grinds the secondary bevel with course stones. Can you provide any comment/insight on this?

[incredablehefey]

I looked at the custom made ones companies sell online and made 2 of my own design. Only needed one for my forge as they put out more heat than I need.

[em9sredbeam]

Originally Posted by omgwtfbbq

I know if the video/tutorial he does for the jig, he talks about how it's intended for Flat or Scandi grinds. My personal favorite grind is a Saber Grind, which is like a Scandi, but has a secondary bevel. I was thinking I could still use the jig and then grinds the secondary bevel with course stones. Can you provide any comment/insight on this?

While I'm pretty amateur, I would think maybe using a longer I bolt you could raise the angle for the secondary edge. I really had trouble with the wood having a little warp or something I guess and it was making the plunge line difficult. Went back to my 1 x 30 lol.

[em9sredbeam]

Lined it with inswool

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It started and ran, but I didn't get the chance to heat up any metal yet. Got too late.

[omgwtfbbq]

With the heating elements installed, it looks like some kind of Martian death-ray turret... I dig it.

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