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    Iron Heart Fall/Winter 2025 Live Reveal - Thursday 12th of June at 1700BST

    Hand and Power Tools

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    • neph93N
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      @Chris:

      @DougNg:

      I know Chris is setting up his new house, so I imagine he's working quite a bit with his hands.

      I have a special tool just for that…

      Ewwww…. [emoji847]

      “Some of those that work forces
      Are the same that burn crosses”

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      • SeulS
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        @Chris:

        I have a special tool just for that…

        Megatron1515?..

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        • DougNgD
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          Seul for the win

          I know violence is not the answer, I got it wrong on purpose

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          • Clint_DC
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            Thanks for that info @DougNg, I'll pass that along to my wife.

            ATX IH Hoarder

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            • Clint_DC
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              Also, as far as hand tools go, I really like Knipex for channel locks, snips, pliers, etc.

              ATX IH Hoarder

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              • AetasA
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                @Clint_D:

                Also, as far as hand tools go, I really like Knipex for channel locks, snips, pliers, etc.

                ^this!

                The new Knipex angled pliers wrench is phenomenal (and lots of other [Knipex tools(https://www.knipex.com/)

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                • ChrisC
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                  @neph93:

                  Ewwww…. [emoji847]

                  What?  I was talking about my favorite hammer.

                  You people have your mind in the gutter…

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                  • DougNgD
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                    Is that a hammer with a stacked leather grip?!?

                    I know violence is not the answer, I got it wrong on purpose

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                    • nurunuruN
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                      Looks like an Estwing hammer, maybe?

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                      • ChrisC
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                        Yes to both questions. 🙂

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                        • mclaincauseyM
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                          Beautiful!

                          Think it, be it.

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                          • DougNgD
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                            Hipster

                            I know violence is not the answer, I got it wrong on purpose

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                            • DougNgD
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                              Going to pick up one of these soon:

                              https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00EJ9CQKA/?coliid=I2OCLIW6PLVA53&colid=ACFA6UKH7TWR&psc=0&ref_=lv_ov_lig_dp_it

                              My 1x30 belt sander shit the bed and I have a couple knives that need to be reprofiled. I have an axe too with a couple big chunks taken out of the edge so that needs some major reprofiling done to it.

                              I know violence is not the answer, I got it wrong on purpose

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                              • ChrisC
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                                @DougNg:

                                Hipster

                                You know you want one, too…

                                (I bought it about five years ago at Lowe's, which is the most hipster big box hardware store, I'll concede)

                                And no lie- I've had that exact sharpener on my Amazon wish list since November 20, 2016, after one of my favorite bootmakers recommended it.  Now that all my stuff is finally out of storage, maybe I'll finally get it.

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                                • AetasA
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                                  From the Iron Heart Boss Talk.
                                  Tool set in an IH made roll-up case.  Stamped serial number 1/21 to 21/21 and with flannel inside.

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                                  • DougNgD
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                                    Got the Worksharp Ken Onion Edition this week. It's ok for large knives, but I almost immediately bought this thing:

                                    https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00J9AADN6/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o01__o00_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

                                    After ten+ years of freehand sharpening on a belt sander, this is my speed. I got it last night and it's a nice upgrade.

                                    I know violence is not the answer, I got it wrong on purpose

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                                    • motojoboboM
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                                      @Aetas , is the IH roll case available for purchase?

                                      The journey is the objective.

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                                      • DougNgD
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                                        Just gave this bit of advice to Giles because he's thinking of getting the Worksharp. Might be handy to anyone else thinking of getting it

                                        Get some extra belts too. You'll need three different sets. One for the main kit.One for the knife grinder kit.And a stropping kit for the knife grinder.You'll burn through a bunch of belts learning how to grind. It's also handy to have new belts handy so you can tell how worn in your belts are. You should be able to tell by feel.The easiest way to find out if you're using the right angle is to color in the edge with a sharpie and see how the edge is contacting the edge.Success is measured by how consistent your edge is from heel to tip and then symmetry between both sides.Start on a slow speed or you'll wind up with recurved edges.Don't let your edge get hot. If the edge feels warm dunk it in some water.The cheapest knives you'll find are best for learning. The steel is softer. Remember that the steel is softer when you start on nicer knives, which have a harder steel.I've been grinding steel for a LONG time. The funny thing is you'll find that even shitty knives are really useful when you know how to sharpen and reprofile. The cost to benefit ratio becomes pretty narrow when you get good at this.The real test is when you can make a 79 cent knife work as good as a 300 dollar kitchen knife.

                                        I know violence is not the answer, I got it wrong on purpose

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                                        • GilesG
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                                          @Aetas , is the IH roll case available for purchase?

                                          Haraki only made 21 and I think they'll all be staying in Japan I am afraid….

                                          "OK face up to it - you're useless but generally pretty honest and straightforward . . . it's a rare combination of qualities that I have come to admire in you" - Geo 2011

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                                          • ChrisC
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                                            @DougNg:

                                            ten+ years of freehand sharpening

                                            See, this is the part I'm trying to avoid.  I want to spend my time making things using sharp knives, not spend my time making knives sharp.  If I can get something that gives me a good edge without much time or effort, then that's the option I'm taking…

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