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    Blade smithing

    A thick spine prevents deflection of the blade and adds mass to assist with chopping tasks, such as an axe or machete. Most tools of this nature will have a convex or obtuse Vee edge to split materials apart. Conversely, knives with thin spines will generally be more flexible and suitable for...
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    Daily struggles with Ableism

    I just read an article out of the UK saying that considering the amount of tinnitus in the population there is relatively little research and funding dedicated to studying it. Guess because there are no physical symptoms, so if you don't have it, you really don't understand the negative impact...
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    Daily struggles with Ableism

    Tinnitus here too! I got mine firing a pistol without hearing protection in my early 20's. My dad has tinnitus as well. There must be a hereditary component for sure. I saw an interesting treatment offered in Europe for tinnitus where they determine the frequency that your ringing is and then...
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    Looking for someone to setup a CNC mill and Lathe in Picture Butte

    I know a former SAIT instructor that may be interested in a side job. If you are interested I can inquire for you.
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    Hello from Prescott Russell Ontario

    Greetings Steve and welcome to the forum from Calgary!
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    Hi From Acme Alberta

    Greetings and welcome to the forum from Calgary! Cheers, Chad
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    Blade smithing

    One could differentially heat treat the blade ie make the edge hard and the spine soft. Otherwise I would shoot for 58 Rc which should yield a hard edge that won't chip.
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    Hi from Amherstburg Ontario.

    Greetings from Calgary and welcome to the forum! Congrats on semi-retirement with a new shop; as with many things...it's not the size, but how you use it ;) Cheers, Chad
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    Hello from Victoria, BC

    Greetings from Calgary. Be sure to look us up if you ever find yourself in our fair city. Cheers, Chad
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    Hello from Quebec

    Greetings from Calgary and welcome to the forum! Cheers, Chad
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