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Nose cap ???
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A high tin content metal will not oxidize as fast as lead. Other than that, it would not matter very much.
Thursday at 12:41 PM
L
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Nose cap ???
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Thursday at 6:54 AM
L
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Nose cap ???
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Common plumbers solder is lead free.
Thursday at 6:53 AM
L
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Sandcast silver.
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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...
Wednesday at 5:42 AM
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OK, dumb question of the day
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I would probably just get a new lock plate
Tuesday at 5:30 AM
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who 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...
Tuesday at 5:29 AM
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Have you built a knife using a circular saw blade?.
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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...
Monday at 6:04 AM
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Kerosene lamps?
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It'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...
Sunday at 6:42 AM
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A Random Question
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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...
Jan 21, 2023
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I 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...
Jan 21, 2023
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You 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...
Jan 21, 2023
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Longshot, but is anyone familiar with these initials on an antique knife?
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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...
Jan 21, 2023
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Longshot, but is anyone familiar with these initials on an antique knife?
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i would guess they are the owners not builders, unless they were the same person.
Jan 21, 2023
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Acceptable hunting accuracy ?
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Personally, I don't trust "minute of deer". I would encourage you to keep working with the flinter, and hunt with the percussion gun...
Jan 20, 2023
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Longshot, but is anyone familiar with these initials on an antique knife?
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The original "glue" was resin or pitch. German silver was not common before about 1830's, give or take a little. IMHO, you should...
Jan 20, 2023
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