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    That looks really good. That size is really...

    That looks really good. That size is really handy for the bench. They're one of those tools that you didn't know what you were missing until you have it. They are a little like planes in that they...
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    I'm glad you got the info you needed. At Quad...

    I'm glad you got the info you needed. At Quad State this year someone had a 700 lb Fisher. It was quite a sight to see. As George Wilson said, make sure that you have it anchored down when your...
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    If you put a magnet under the end of the horn and...

    If you put a magnet under the end of the horn and on the heel, that will help with noise also. Along with the chain, some people will put a bead of silicone under the base. Chaining the anvil down...
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    I hope he is able to help you out. It is a nice...

    I hope he is able to help you out. It is a nice looking anvil.
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    A Fisher is cast iron with a tool steel top. I...

    A Fisher is cast iron with a tool steel top. I would look up www.iforgiron.com for information on cleaning and repairing anvils. There is a member who owns a fisher anvil museum and has lots of...
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    I've got the Lee Valley file and like it. It's...

    I've got the Lee Valley file and like it. It's worked on 1/4 up to 1 inch bits. I got it on a whim during free shipping and am glad that I did. I have no comparison to anything else, so it's a...
  7. I made this after seeing the blog on the...

    I made this after seeing the blog on the milkman's bench. I'm going to start on a "real bench" this week. It has worked for me for about a year. It is limited compared to a bigger bench. If you...
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    Enco has free shipping over $25 in may. The...

    Enco has free shipping over $25 in may. The discount code is MAY25.
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    You can use either to reach the same end. Some...

    You can use either to reach the same end. Some people use their oven for tempering and have had negative spousal responses to tempering automotive lubricant quenched steels. There are many books and...
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    Concrete can be very dangerous. I highly suggest...

    Concrete can be very dangerous. I highly suggest looking into a single brick forge setup. You really need fire brick or an equivalent to be safe. There are many things that can go wrong once...
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    You should visit iforgeiron.com. They have a...

    You should visit iforgeiron.com. They have a section on heat treating and many knowledgable smiths. http:// http://www.iforgeiron.com/topic/9030-intro-to-heat-treating/#entry88485.
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    How did it go today?

    How did it go today?
  13. As long as it's in good condition with all of the...

    As long as it's in good condition with all of the commonly missing pieces present, you should be ok. I paid 157 for mine with all of the cutters, boxes, manual, in near mint condition(eveything but...
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    George, I'll use your method the next time I'm...

    George, I'll use your method the next time I'm working on a back saw.
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    I have used the following link to fix my...

    I have used the following link to fix my saws.http://www.wkfinetools.com/contrib/bSmalser/strSawBlade/strSawBlade1.asp

    I recommend that you do not use a small ball pein hammer, but a hammer with a...
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    I watched this video and copied his technique. I...

    I watched this video and copied his technique. I would rexommend angling the board more than bending over like he does several times. Make sure your saw is sharp and cuts straight before...
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    I cut this 2ish x 7.5 inch x 2 ft piece of walnut...

    I cut this 2ish x 7.5 inch x 2 ft piece of walnut by hand. I know that you're going to be sawing a lot more than this, but it can be done.

    I marked two lines around the whole board referencing...
  18. My will power broke and I got a large router...

    My will power broke and I got a large router plane and 14 tpi dovetail saw.
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    I use a similar grinder. Do you have a tool rest...

    I use a similar grinder. Do you have a tool rest and clamp for yours? It is amazing the variety of them that are out there, but a lot of them have been abused.
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    So I sent a pm to tablesawtom about a millers...

    So I sent a pm to tablesawtom about a millers falls no 10 yesterday afternoon. Lucky you. I had been contemplating that plane since he posted it. I hope it works out as nice as it looked.
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    I just showed this to my girlfriend. I now have...

    I just showed this to my girlfriend. I now have another project in the queue.
    Very nice clamps and thanks for the idea.
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    I used a hammer and anvil. I used very light...

    I used a hammer and anvil. I used very light blows, going down each side if the plate. I didn't lose any teeth and almost all of the set was removed.
    The saw I was working on had a lot of tooth...
  23. If you are want some good information on...

    If you are want some good information on knifemaking and steel choices, go to www.iforgeiron.com. The knifemaking section has tons of information on getting started. Be careful, just like with...
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    I just got mine last week. I've only just gotten...

    I just got mine last week. I've only just gotten to use it tonight for the first time. I thought about it for a couple of months before buying, but am glad I did. It is a very fine tool to use. I...
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    It took a little over 1 month from the day I...

    It took a little over 1 month from the day I ordered. I ordered a 10" 9 grain. Shipping took a couple of days.
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