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  1. Cracker
    works for me
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    It's just how I do it. With knives I find that stropping after the stone is the difference between it shaving the hairs on my forearm.
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    I'm a bit obsessed with sharpening. All I can say is it's something that comes with experience. I use water stones, finishing with 8000 grain, then strop on leather and check the edge with a microscope .
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    [ame=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fojgpct6dBA]exeter biochar retort - YouTube[/ame] This looks like the way to go, higher efficiency.
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    I run a charcoal forge and do a daily burn for the following day's work. 45s with lids and a two inch hole at the bottom. I use the "brown ends" from the previous burn in the bottom off the next barrel then stack to top with logs of similar size. Stick a blow torch it the vent hole at the bottom to light it. Burn for about two hours with the lid off and vent open, then block the vent with earth and put the lid on three quarters. Leave it like that for another three to four hours until there's about a third full of glowing chunks. Put the lid on and forget about until the next day. One barrel's burn runs the forge for about three hours. I like the gas forge...... Edit to add....if you do start making it, don't store it near stuff that will burn, like you home or workshop!
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    Nice and rustic, like it! I've got an adjustable spade bit, ok for blind holes, no good for drilling right through I find...
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    Yes. Sold to a chap in Canada who's had tools from me in the past. Here's his website, I love his work! Cedar fence builder, grapestake fencing, split rail fences
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    No, not heard of it done like that. It would make a hefty tool though!
  9. Cracker
    Just wondering what method you use to drill the treadle frame mortises so they're all in the same plane? I've made a jig for mine. I ask because I make one or two of these a week to order and auction on ebay. Uploaded with ImageShack.us
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    I reckon! Good idea:thumbup1:
  11. Cracker
    I reckon! Good idea:thumbup1:
  12. Cracker
    Let me know how you get on, Chris. I make quite a few adzes from hammers but rarely get any feedback on how they could be improved.
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    Let me know how you get on, Chris. I make quite a few adzes from hammers but rarely get any feedback on how they could be improved.
  14. Cracker
    Positive thinking will get you through. I reckon our standard of living in the West hit a peak maybe five years ago, one which we are unlikely to see ever again, which is good IMO, it was unsustainable anyway. If you're fed and sheltered, let alone tapping on the net, you're doing alright.
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    It does grow down here in Devon, on heavy clay, and does very well. There's a fair bit on my neighbors land, none on mine but I have planted some and it's doing well. I buy it in a few ton a time for gate making..etc.
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    ...and another eBay - The UK's Online Marketplace
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    Uploaded with ImageShack.us Another bowl adze from the forge.....twisted steel handle....narrow gouge blade. Works well......gonna stick it on the bay!
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    Thanks. Yes it's a slick. To be honest I'd buy the ones from Toolnut as I can't really compete on price and I'd be lying if I said mine would be any better. Toolnut have approached me a couple of times about selling my tools, but there's not enough hours in the day as it is! I really love the work of these guys Handmade Custom Hand Tools & Knives. Some serious talent there.
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    They seem to hold a good edge, though I'm careful when heat treating as quite a bit of work goes into getting the shape to have one crack in the final stages...well, you can imagine! Yes, I do a few socket chisels from spring and they're very useable tools. Let me know what you're after.
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    I get asked to make these from old hammer heads. I charge £35 and make them to customer specs. Mine are similar to the ones Ben Orford does.
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    I was an AA Patrolman three years ago. I jacked it in for green woodworking - gates, fencing and garden stuff mostly. What Fish says is right, it was the support of tax credits that allowed me to do it. Now I have a nice little business. I won't get rich but I'm not really interested in that. You've got to keep your overheads low, really low. A tonne of oak or sweet chestnut makes a lot of fancy garden furniture that someone will gladly pay money for. Now I'm making green woodworking tools at the forge and that's half my business these days. Yeah, it's all good really. However, I do sweat a lot! Go for it and good luck!
  23. Cracker
    Agreed. Sharp hand tools are all you need.
  24. Cracker
    I agree. And froes are available here - Hand forged froe
  25. Cracker

    Rich, I'd like to sell together, depends what you're offering though.

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