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We were discussing this last night. Would anyone be interested in setting aside a day and time and having a discussion/class on different things. I could do a step by step on forge work and blacksmithing. I know Dave S mentioned he might do hide tanning, and I'm sure someone else would do leather work and gunsmithing. Would anyone be interested in having a discussion like this at say 9:00 pm eastern time on Thursday nights? I could start the first class this Thursday by going over basic tools and techniques. Vote if your interested.

I'm a pretty firm believer that the guys who threw away their vote on independents cost us the election. I'm not saying I love Romney, I'm just saying I hate Obama,

So the shop I was working in is closing due to finical reasons. Which leaves me a tight spot. I have a family to support and bills to pay. Does anyone know of anyone that is hiring in the East TN area. I will do anything, though I am trained as a mechanic. IF you know someone looking, please post or send me a PM. If you want a resume, then send me a pm. Thanks guys

Oh yeah hes doing a bang up job.... [url="http://cloudfront.mediamatters.org/static/images/item/fbc-fns-20120902-obamarecord.jpg"]http://cloudfront.me...obamarecord.jpg[/url] http://www.politicalmathblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/06/Job-Gains-By-Presidential-Tenure-Medium.jpg And lets not forget my brothers in arms who got killed in Benghazi, because their Commander in Chief failed them when they needed him the most. Or the fact that his plan for the military includes neutering us when they are needed most. I've seen the messiah in person. He looks at people wearing a military uniform like a piece of dog crap stuck to the bottom of his wifes $10k shoe.

You are correct it is my opinion. I don't ask or expect anyone else to agree with it. It comes from my experiences in over 20 states of this country, plus experience in several other countries. I have met good and decent cops before, there are several on this forum. I have also met way more cops who strap that badge on, and assume that they are better than you, and that you will do what they say because they have the POWER. These kinds of people are attracted to the law enforcement profession for the wrong reasons, and plenty of them end up out in the field. I've never been arrested, I've never been to jail, and I've had one speeding ticket my whole life. So why such a messed up view? Because I've been told that the cops were to busy to come and take an attempted rape report for my sister when she was barely out of high school. They said it was no big deal because the guy couldn't get in the car to touch her. Didn't stop it from wrecking her emotions and scarying the hell out of her. Yep my dad went to the courthouse with that one. I've seen one to many cops flick their lights on to run a redlight, then right back off and pull into a restaurant or etc. I've been passed by to many police officers busting the speed limit with no lights on, talking on cell phones. I've been talked down to by way to many cops for being a younger guy with a shaggy beard and hair. Then all of a sudeen they find out I was prior military, and its all "Thank yous". Why don't they treat everyone with that respect? Your a public servant, you should treat the young man who needs a haircut with the same courteous and respect as you do the veteran. I get sick and tired of cops complaining about how dangerous their job is. You don't like the danger? Get outta the profession. I was a Marine for 5 years, and never once did I complain or expect special treatment because it was a dangerous line of work. I did what was expected of me, and I went home, and came back at it the next day. Cops want my respect? Then try acting like your here to protect the citizens, the ones who pay your bills. You turn yourselves into the bad guys being nasty to the people you meet, and trying to lord over people like your better than they are because you have a plastic badge and a chip on your shoulder. If your a good cop, and you know it, ignore this. If your a bad one, maybe you should rethink your profession for the good of the world.

[quote name='DaveTN' timestamp='1352292911' post='840922'] I’m not a big knife buyer, but I would not be impressed by cutsie names and funny hats. I would want to see close up detail showing blade surface finish and edge detail, handle detail, etc. Unless you want to spend a butt load of money on a new camera and learn some software packages, you might consider finding a skilled photographer locally that will trade photos for knives. Not trying to be hard on you, but you are new, and people are going to have to see close up detail of your work if you expect to sell over the net. Especially when you are asking hundreds of dollars for your work. [/quote] This is understood. And I've actually had several pmed offers just from this thread. Thanks everyone for the critiques, I'm gonna start saving for the equipment, and maybe a class or two at my local community college, and work with a pro for now.

Looks like we better stock.up fellers. Its gonna be a long 4 years and dome stiff drinks will be needed.

[quote name='jcj' timestamp='1352263187' post='840767'] Yup, that's where I'm at. I'll be looking for your PM! Sent from my SPH-D710 using Tapatalk 2 [/quote] I'll send it first thing tomorrow.

[quote name='jcj' timestamp='1352261024' post='840706'] I happen to have access to a good camera and the aforementioned lens. I'm not a pro, but I can take some decent shots. If you're not too far away maybe I could come out and shoot a few for you? Like I said, I'm no pro, but I'm willing to help if we can work out the logistics. Sent from my SPH-D710 using Tapatalk 2 [/quote] If your in La Follette just north of lake city then your about 20 min out from my old mans shop. You'll have a pm incoming about some pictures. Thanks man

So now ohio is illegal voting. Get ready for a long damn night. They were allowing non registered voters to vote and got caught

[quote name='G27ATT' timestamp='1352250816' post='840478'] The knife in that second picture is amazing. Do you have a website? Thanks Sent from my DROID X2 using Tapatalk 2 [/quote] Yes here it is http://flatwoodsforge.webs.com/. For now I also sell through a local knife shop, and online through this forum. Thanks for the compliment

[quote name='DaveTN' timestamp='1352249402' post='840464'] He answered the question “Do you have any weapons” with the statement “I do not consent to any searches”. That is not the answer of a normal citizen. To have someone answer like that and then the Officer see the gun; I wouldn’t have had a problem with it if the Officer put him on the pavement at gun point until his back-up arrived. The guy wanted a problem… he found it. Luckily no one had to die. [/quote] What if that was your wife facedown at gun point, for LEGALLY carrying a firearm, and simple answering that she wouldn't consent to a search? I'm just sick of [u][b]SOME[/b][/u] police officers feeling that they can stomp all over someone elses rights because the person is a smartass. Guess what, not everyone in this world is a nice person, but last time I checked there is nothing illegal about being a ***** to a police officer. I didn't say it was smart, but its not illegal. The cop was in the wrong, period. He hand cuffed someone without having any reasonable need. He felt that he would prove whos **** was bigger on the side of the road by putting a "smart mouthed gunowner" in his place. That was proved by the fact that the supervisor turned the man loose and sent him on his way. Maybe that police officer should remember that they work for US. We pay their bills, we put food on their tables, and we elect their bosses. They are citizens just like we are. I'm not like most people on this forum. I think that the law enforcement profession is 90% power tripping wanna be heros, and 10% decent people.

[quote name='TrickyNicky' timestamp='1352247196' post='840437'] OIC, wasn't able to quite make them out on the phone. Anyway keep up the good work and we'll be seeing them in SMKW next! [/quote] Lord I wish lol. I'm gonna talk to my local CO-OP tomorrow and see about getting knives and some homewares there.

[quote name='TrickyNicky' timestamp='1352237109' post='840299'] Way cool! What are those on top of the blades, dimes? I like the way they look regardless. [/quote] Thanks for all the compliments guys. It gives me the warm and fuzzy to know that people do like my knives lol. And gjohnson was right nicky. They are small price stickers, thats the same style on everything there.

Ill be turning in applications, still trying to find a job that isn't construction labor. Doesnt really matter who wins or loses this time, all we are doing is voting the lesser of two evils.

I'll have to wait on spending the cash on the camera and on the software. We are a one income family right now, with to many bills to count due to a stupid youth. I'm loving the advice though. All of this stuff will help. I don't really plan to make photography even a hobby, right now I just need to be able to produce quality photos that make my products look as good as possible. All of this is a lil overwhelming, I had no idea there was so much to it. Looks like I'll have to start saving for a camera, software, and a light box setup.

Camera and software..... I'm using a cheap camera, and those pics are straight off the SD card. So it would seem I need some serious help. Heres my camera specs http://www.letsgodigital.org/en/camera/specification/566/show.html Is light room a good software thats not going to overwhelm a beginner?

I'm googling light box plans now..... that picture is awesome, thats what I need to be able to show my customers....

Ok so one side of making and selling knives is obviously being able to make a quality product. But the other side is advertising. This is a set I'm thinking about making into an ad, but I need to know if the pictures are decent, and how to tweak my techniques and backgrounds for better ones. Thanks guys This is a set I'm calling "The Johnny Reb" collection [img]http://i535.photobucket.com/albums/ee356/tnplowboy07/Jess%20pics/knivesandsuch035.jpg[/img] [img]http://i535.photobucket.com/albums/ee356/tnplowboy07/Jess%20pics/knivesandsuch033.jpg[/img] [img]http://i535.photobucket.com/albums/ee356/tnplowboy07/Jess%20pics/knivesandsuch032.jpg[/img] [img]http://i535.photobucket.com/albums/ee356/tnplowboy07/Jess%20pics/knivesandsuch028.jpg[/img]

[quote name='DaddyO' timestamp='1352227194' post='840138'] Those of you who think both were at fault, exactly what did the marine pilot do wrong? [/quote] He argued with the gestapo on the most dangerous of all black ops missions....the traffic stop

Sorry I know this won't interest some of you, but I went into Kinney Sharpening today, and this really put a smile on my face to see this. [IMG]http://i535.photobucket.com/albums/ee356/tnplowboy07/2012-11-06_09-56-15_299.jpg[/IMG]

Bumping it up. All it takes is a pm and you guys can come up almost anytime you would like.

[quote name='maroonandwhite' timestamp='1352210247' post='839947'] Knife is headed to BJB today. [/quote] Cool cool. Im really enjoying the reviews so far. Thanks to everyone who is helping out.

I hope those cops are unemployed very soon.

This is what Maroonandwhite sent me in a pm. Talk about a great guy, he didn't want to post a review that mentioned the handle was cracked to make sure I didn't look bad. Thanks man. [quote name='maroonandwhite' timestamp='1352127091'] Hey man. Just getting ready to ship the knife out to the next guy tomorrow. Thanks for letting me participate in this. I LOVED the knife. It feels good in the hand, has plenty of weight in the right spots and just looks cool! The only thing I noticed that may be worth looking at is the handle itself. It had a few cracks in it when I received it. It didn't look like it was caused by use but rather just the wood naturally expanding or contracting. Don't get me wrong it's not broken or even close. The handle is sturdy I could just see it possibly being a problem on down the road as it ages. On the other hand though it added to the old timey look of the knife so maybe that is what you were going for. Either way great job on a great knife![/quote] And this is what has caused the handle to crack: [quote name='flatwoods forge' timestamp='1352127091'] As for the handle, that was actually my fault, and wasn't intentional. ITs very well seasoned oak, and after we first made it, I got it home, and decided the handle was to large. Well the tang in that knife is 1 1/8" wide, and after I rasped and sanded like crazy it made the handle thin. Then to get the worn in handle look I soaked it in vinegar for a couple hours, then tong oiled it. So after the vinegar soaked the moisture out it developed a crack in the thin spot. So a lot of this test is for me to find out if the handle is up to par. Thanks for helping me out. Jordan[/quote]