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cannabineer

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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

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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.
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And after tung oil
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Basic shelf but we've done big rooms in this. Beautiful stuff.
 

curious2garden

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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!
 

manfredo

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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.

 

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GreatwhiteNorth

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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!
 

raratt

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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.
 

manfredo

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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

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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.
 
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