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LLRB replied to the thread Nose cap ???.A high tin content metal will not oxidize as fast as lead. Other than that, it would not matter very much.
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LLRB replied to the thread Nose cap ???.
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LLRB replied to the thread Nose cap ???.Common plumbers solder is lead free.
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LLRB replied to the thread Sandcast silver..There is no need to water quench non-ferrous metals. Air cooling is all that is needed but quenching will allow you to handle the piece...
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LI would probably just get a new lock plate
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Lwho is the manufacturer of the lock?. you may be able to get a fresh plate cheaper than paying a welder to attempt to fill the hole...
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LLRB reacted to tallpine's post in the thread Have you built a knife using a circular saw blade?. with
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Good rule of thumb is if it has carbide tips it's mild steel, not knife material. Best test is to takes a piece of the saw blade, put in... -
LIt's not really the lanterns, but you have to admit a four wick open pool lamp might be a tad more hazardous than a railroad lantern...
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LLRB replied to the thread A Random Question.True, but I had a chip or spark hit my cheek, just under the rim of my glasses, then bounce into my eye. Fortunately there was no...
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LI never let anyone stand to the right of me when I shoot my flinter. You would be surprised how strong the jet of gas is coming out of...
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LYou definitely don't want a flint chip in your eyeball. Razor sharp bits can do a lot of damage even just blinking your eye with a shard...
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LLRB replied to the thread Longshot, but is anyone familiar with these initials on an antique knife?.To me, the engraving appears rough and fuzzy. Less than ever smooth cut. I think it possible that it was acid etched, however it is...
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LLRB reacted to 2 shots's post in the thread Longshot, but is anyone familiar with these initials on an antique knife? with Like.
i would guess they are the owners not builders, unless they were the same person.
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LPersonally, I don't trust "minute of deer". I would encourage you to keep working with the flinter, and hunt with the percussion gun...
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LLRB replied to the thread Longshot, but is anyone familiar with these initials on an antique knife?.The original "glue" was resin or pitch. German silver was not common before about 1830's, give or take a little. IMHO, you should...
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