Recent content by Falstaff

I thought you knew them all too.

I'm not sure you'll get the answer you seek. The high carbon spike isn't all that high in carbon, just higher than a regular spike. It will still bend rather than break, but I honestly don't know why they are used.

Here's a bit of "useless" information for anyone who might plan to make a railroad spike knife. The spike on the left is a typical spike, the one on the right is a high carbon spike.(note the HC at the bottom) A higher carbon content makes for better hardening, and holds an edge better.

My wife makes fun of me for that.

This is copper with brass.

Should be fine. I can't imagine it would be any weaker than copper tube filled with epoxy, like some mosaic pins are made.

The brass will also darken over time, but in a contrasting shade of brown. I think the silver would look off once the padauk darkens.

I can't balance that well. I have a drum mower, it would be plenty entertaining to see me sharpen the blades. But the language...the language. I don't make wall hangers. Just wanted to check, I have some ideas I've been wanting to work on. This is a good time to do it.

@Verrt Is this going to be strictly knives? Or is any bladed tool allowed?

A lot of people temper with a torch. Map gas is probably better than propane, but propane is doable. You can also temper in the oven. Also a lot of knives out there made from saw blades and whatnot with a grinder. You've always been good at figuring out new things, so I have faith in your...

It relaxes me a whole lot more than bicycle building.

Oh, what the heck. I'm in. I've got plenty of steel, even a blank or two. And a nice walnut slab I've been wanting to trim some fat from to make scales. Thanks for the heads up @OddJob

He said he's doing fine, just been really busy.

I logged on for the same reason. Haven't heard from him.

Murray built, not sure on year.