What did you accomplish today?

[cannabineer]

I'd have to do some more research on what works. But maybe electric ovens and oil baths. Or if needed fire. I do know there is clays you can use so the edge is a different hardness. I'm sure it's a art more than a process with knives.

I’m a big fan of differential tempering as practiced by the blacksmiths of Japan.
One of two knives makes it through the “honyaki” process, which is analogous to how the swordsmiths temper a weapon.

It makes for a glass-hard cutting edge supported by a milder, less brittle temper in the blade’s back and sides.

After a lifetime of using forgiving but quickly-dulled knives, my firs J-knife was a game changer.

 

[DarkWeb]

I'd love to see that. I have Walnut, Maple and Purpleheart in my garage for a loom I plan to make someday.

That reminds me I have some black walnut too.

 

[Bobby schmeckle]

Ohhh you should give a Japanese “laser” knife a try, like maybe a Konosuke.
They are high-maintenance but they cut like nothing else.

OH COOL!

More expensive shit I didn't know I needed!

 

[curious2garden]

That reminds me I have some black walnut too.

I wanted Gaboon ebony but the purpleheart is going to be tough enough. Maybe someday I'll get around to it.

 

[DarkWeb]

I wanted Gaboon ebony but the purpleheart is going to be tough enough. Maybe someday I'll get around to it.

Never needed to get ebony but I hear it's hard to get in more than a little bit and expensive. We have used a lot of thermaly modified poplar the last few years.

Already rotery brushed to take some soft grain out.

And after tung oil

Basic shelf but we've done big rooms in this. Beautiful stuff.

 

[curious2garden]

Never needed to get ebony but I hear it's hard to get in more than a little bit and expensive. We have used a lot of thermaly modified poplar the last few years.

Already rotery brushed to take some soft grain out.
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And after tung oil
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Basic shelf but we've done big rooms in this. Beautiful stuff.

That is gorgeous!

 

[DarkWeb]

That is gorgeous!

Thank you. Just some scrap......

 

[FresnoFarmer]

Halfway through cleaning the side of the garage. Gotta haul off a bunch of old furniture. Smoke break!

 

[manfredo]

Did everyone see the news about many of the Chinese N95 masks being bogus...I know a few of us have ordered them from China.

Made in China KN95 masks are not as advertised, police say

The police department in Brockton, Massachusetts, sent out a memo warning all of their officers about the Chinese-made KN95 masks. They say, the masks aren’t really protecting them against this deadly virus.

www.kiro7.com

 

[GreatwhiteNorth]

Did everyone see the news about many of the Chinese N95 masks being bogus...I know a few of us have ordered them from China.

Made in China KN95 masks are not as advertised, police say

The police department in Brockton, Massachusetts, sent out a memo warning all of their officers about the Chinese-made KN95 masks. They say, the masks aren’t really protecting them against this deadly virus.

www.kiro7.com

 

[raratt]

Took the truck out and blew the cobwebs out of it. I think the battery was low enough it reset the ECU, it was not happy when I first started it. Ran it in 4 wheel high for a bit to get everything moving. No god awful noises so it seems to be working. Buds and suds time.

 

[DarkWeb]

Took the truck out and blew the cobwebs out of it. I think the battery was low enough it reset the ECU, it was not happy when I first started it. Ran it in 4 wheel high for a bit to get everything moving. No god awful noises so it seems to be working. Buds and suds time.

Gota lay some stripes to make sure everything's runnin crisp

 

[raratt]

Gota lay some stripes to make sure everything's runnin crisp

I did a little, limited slip rear end and mud/snow tires are not conducive to doing much.

 

[GreatwhiteNorth]

I did a little, limited slip rear end and mud/snow tires are not conducive to doing much.

I bought a 2018 (w/ the 5 L coyote engine) new off the lot Feb before last - she's got 6,600 miles now & in 4WH + diff lock w/ the traction control turned off in sport mode will lay down 3 stripes (minimum) for about 30 feet.

Quite a difference from the 350 Diesel I had previously - She's sporty!

 

[DarkWeb]

I bought a 2018 (w/ the 5 L coyote engine) new off the lot Feb before last - she's got 6,600 miles now & in 4WH + diff lock w/ the traction control turned off in sport mode will lay down 3 stripes (minimum) for about 30 feet.

Quite a difference from the 350 Diesel I had previously - She's sporty!

Nice!

 

[raratt]

I bought a 2018 (w/ the 5 L coyote engine) new off the lot Feb before last - she's got 6,600 miles now & in 4WH + diff lock w/ the traction control turned off in sport mode will lay down 3 stripes (minimum) for about 30 feet.

Quite a difference from the 350 Diesel I had previously - She's sporty!

Mine is a 2003 2500 5.7L Hemi. No traction control, just a stick for 4WD. I don't push it much. I have my Challenger to play in.

 

[curious2garden]

Mine is a 2003 2500 5.7L Hemi. No traction control, just a stick for 4WD. I don't push it much. I have my Challenger to play in.

 

[manfredo]

I bought a 2018 (w/ the 5 L coyote engine) new off the lot Feb before last - she's got 6,600 miles now & in 4WH + diff lock w/ the traction control turned off in sport mode will lay down 3 stripes (minimum) for about 30 feet.

Quite a difference from the 350 Diesel I had previously - She's sporty!

Are you happy with it? I've got a 2009 F150 that's actually in great shape for a NYS truck, with only 80k on it, but was thinking this might be a good time to upgrade...There's actually a shortage of new they are saying due to shutdowns. This one has had it's share of issues, but overall a good truck. It needs spark plugs now which is a nightmare job in these!!!!

 

[raratt]

Are you happy with it? I've got a 2009 F150 that's actually in great shape for a NYS truck, with only 80k on it, but was thinking this might be a good time to upgrade...There's actually a shortage of new they are saying due to shutdowns. This one has had it's share of issues, but overall a good truck. It needs spark plugs now which is a nightmare job in these!!!!

Try replacing 16...lol.

 

[cannabineer]

Try replacing 16...lol.

Veyron?