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When you anneal it (heat it until it is bright red for 3 minutes and cool it) the metal becomes much softer and can be shaped using a another file. When you are done shaping / grinding / sanding out your knife, you heat treat it using an oven. Voila. You have a knife. I am sure it will...

This will be my first try, so I imagine it will look pretty ******, but it is a good place to start. I plan to use files, a grinder and sandpaper. I have some great instructions about heat treating from bladeforums. Should be a fun project and something I would like to get into. And yes I want...

I wasnt looking for info on what to use for the knife, but what to use when doing the actual removal. I've got some old beat up ones I will use already.

I am looking for a good file set. I work with wood and would like to try my hand with metal as well. Specifically I would like to make a knife out of an old file using a stock removal process. Can anyone suggest what I should get. I would like a set, but not sure what to get to suit my needs. I...

Williams ratcheting screwdriver. She will end up using it more than anything else you would get her. That and the black and decker level you use to hang pictures.

Knipex 95 190 cable cutters. Older style. Good shape. I keep them in my tackle box in case someone gets hooked. A lot cheaper than going to the er. Didn't know what they were originally. Looked them up recently after joining this forum and was surprised at what they cost.

What small tool pouch for basic tools do you like? Or do most carry something bigger? Was thinking along the lines of ... ratcheting screwdriver, pliers wrench, cobras, mini pry bar, blade, ect.. Basic tools that would allow me to do a number of common fixes. I find myself in situations like...

Thanks. I will head over and check it out. Any idea on the year?

Nice. Ya I haven't really looked around yet. What price would I pay for a high quality blade? Pretty new to saws and rather unsure of what to look for.

Rockwell #54-603 with a Balder Industrial Motor #L3509M. Called a Delta Rockwell Deluxe 9 ". I am trying to figure out how to post pics. http://s1186.photobucket.com/albums/z365/jackman245/?action=view&current=photo20.jpg...

It is definitely a 9 ". Seems pretty old. Runs like a dream though. I'll post pics this evening. and check out the model # too.

Thanks for the info. I am excited about building some stuff. And I will post some pics tonight. So a crosscut, rip, planer and a combination. 4 blades? What would good quality 9 " blades cost in your opinion? Preferred brand? I definitely would like to get good blades I can sharpen and use for...

I got this for free yesterday. I am pretty excited about using it. Runs very smooth. It is a 9 ". I know they don't make 9" blades anymore, but I figure I could find new old stock on ebay or elsewhere. I also could just use smaller blades unless I needed to cut anything bigger. What are your...

http://www.wihatools.com/special_25.htm What are your thoughts on the Chisel drivers? Seems like a great price for nice screwdrivers. Don't know too much about Wiha though, but I would like to get some new screwdrivers. Any other really good deals from them jump out at you?

What's the deal with this guy? The show is almost unbearable. Why does he yell all the time? Annoys me because it could be a great show.