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Sparkless Blades

Bob Wilkerson - Friday, August 14, 2009 - 12:45pm

Can anyone give me their experience and recommedation on sparkless blades for chop saws. I'm a bit frustrated with both the quality of cuts and "mess" from the standard blades. Thanks!!

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glass and wood inserts into forged steel railings or sculpture

Bob Wilkerson - Tuesday, April 14, 2009 - 10:18am

I've noticed in several posts that a number of you have included glass, plastics and other materials into metal railings and sculpture. How have you fixed the materials in place? I'm particularly interested in outdoors pieces and how different "mounting" techniques have stood up over time.

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metal inlay

Bob Wilkerson - Sunday, March 29, 2009 - 7:40pm

Artist Metalsmithing | silversmithing | whitesmithing

I've been asked to inlay the handle of a knife with silver. I'm planning on using silver wire, but really have no idea how to go about this other than some descriptions i've read on the web. Anyone have any guidance on inlaying into wood that is not a flat surface?

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