[meteorite-list] Diamond Band Saw recommendations

I would like to purchase a good diamond band saw with a thin kerf to conserve material. I prefer something that would be usable for cutting curves. Does anyone have any recommendations based on personal experience? Thanks Dan Handmade Knives by D. Fronefield Specializing in Meteorites and

[meteorite-list] Middlesbrough meteorite cast ... here ya go

Martin, Here is a source (I liked it so ordered one for myself): http://www.geoed.co.uk/index.cgi?pid=1104cart_id=7706447.5964 Regards, Dan Handmade Knives by D. Fronefield Specializing in Meteorites and other exotic materials www.meteorforge.net __

Re: [meteorite-list] Scanning meteorites to help mars mission?

So, does anyone still carry these Middlesborough meteorite casts for sale? Is the 3D scan made by ESA/NASA available to the general public? If so, a reasonable replica could be produced by various methods. Just thinking ... I'd love to have replica for my display too. Dan Handmade

[meteorite-list] Drilling Sikhote Alin

Any iron meteorite can be drilled with a standard drill ... they are just soft iron with misc inclusions. They can also be welded with a simple basic weld rod. If you mean solder, then use a EUTECTIC solder and flux. Flux well. Heat the joint from behind and let the solder flow into the

[meteorite-list] Re: Odd uses for meteorites - Not

Having used meteorite extensively for making knives, I can tell you that Gibeon will bend some, but not well. Cracks and breaks will happen as all irons have inclusions and micro-cracks. Heating to a forgable temperature will make the widmanstatten pattern disappear, and unless the person

[meteorite-list] Re: Odd uses for meteorites - Not

Yes, meteorite can be forged and I along with many others have made it happen. I usually have to flux extensively, work slowly at first (very light blows to consolidate the mass), fold many times and as noted, squirt out the impurities. Not something accomplished easily by someone who has not

[meteorite-list] 1/8 Gibeon slices

All, I have a fellow knifemaker looking for a significant quantity of 1/8 thick slices of Gibeon. If you have any available, are willing to cut some, or can suggest a source, please let me know. Dan Handmade Knives by D. Fronefield Specializing in Meteorites and other exotic materials

[meteorite-list] OT: The Moon and the Sun - Where are they going to be?

A couple of week ago, I missed a superb opportunity to photograph the full moon setting just behind Pikes Peak just as the sun was rising on the other horizon lighting up the peak !!! Are there any computer programs that would help me determine moon phase / setting time and location (along

[meteorite-list] Best Looking Common Chondrite

I'd like to add a fairly large common chondrite (1-5 kg)individual to my collection that has dark fusion crust and preferably some thumbprinting ... and a beer budget price. Actually, I am eventually going to cull my collection down to just a few unusual specimens and individuals, so trades

[meteorite-list] OT: Are there any members in Colorado Springs?

All, I'm moving to Colorado Springs soon and wondered if there were any list members living there who would be willing to chat a bit about the area. Thanks Dan Handmade Knives by D. Fronefield Specializing in Meteorites and other exotic materials http://hiwaay.net/~dfronfld

[meteorite-list] Meteorite Steel Alloy

Okay ... I know this is not exactly on topic, but there was too much talk of steel for a knifemaker to be quiet so I figured I'd chime in. In conjunction with another knifemaker, I am having a large quantity of iron meteorite smelted (induction furnace) with raw iron and 0.7% carbon to make an

[meteorite-list] Sale: Antarctic Meteorite 76009

Well I don't write to the list often, but I do have a 5.5 gram Antarctic meteorite for sale, ALH 76009, listed at $250/gm (Wasn't Dean selling grains for $1000/gm?). I'll let it go for $200/gram to list members. Doesn't everyone need a meteorite from all seven contintents? See my website: