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As always, Bill is correct :D it tests the hardness of different kinds of material ie, steel, copper, aluminum, plastic etc. It works by placing the material you want tested on the anvil, you bring the ram up to the penatrater or indenter, you set the main load, align the arrows, release the load an...

Gentleman I know this is not a great topic here( doesn't have a button n go click..lol :D ) but I wanted to share a find I picked up on Craigslist. I was able to pick this Kentrall Hardness Tester for 100$. It has an "N" type penetrator, I was able to pick up a "C" style for testing knife blades. It...

Viking
Very nice collection but i really like the old vernier caliper
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.... and the old sledge head..lol

Viking, First, thanks for all your kind words, they are appreciated. I'm glad you like my work and style, I try to do the best i can, not take short cuts and use the best materials I can get (or afford..lol). I would be happy to make you an EDC per your specification. After the new year there should...

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Gentleman,
Quick pics of my first knife that was requested for MONEY , what the heck. Yup up until now its been all gratuitous on my part. As always I post to have it reviewed by the critics...you..lol.
Thanks for looking, sorry the pics are poor, gotta get this out.
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Excellent I like your work very much Your getting better at the finishing, very nice piece to have in your pocket.
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Thank you for the nice comments, Viking, I do all my own leather work, not as good as some of the makers here, Ruben Calo I think does super work in leather and steel and wood..lol
Thanks for looking
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Gentleman:
Not much to do this past weekend with Sandy blowing through, so I took the opportunity to go in to the shop and have some fun This is what I came up with, 154CM, Ebony scales w/red fiber, brass pins, 7oz leather sheath.
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Viking
I just ordered one of these beast, I want to see what makes it tick.. lol. How about, Fried catfish, low country wild rice, garden tomatoes and two fried eggs over easy.. mmmmmm
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