Jason's Tools and Techniques

Sean Shropshire and Jason Brown give a tour of their respective workshops, showcasing various tools and equipment used in metalworking and knife making. Sean highlights his anvil and forge, while Jason discusses his mining shovel, twisting wrench, grinders, and knife-making process. Personal stories and connections to their tools add a unique touch to the tour.

What is the primary use of Sean's vertical forge?

• To create intricate designs

• For larger pieces and odd shapes

• For small jewelry work

• To melt metals

What was Jason's mining shovel primarily made for?

• Building sandcastles

• Gardening

• Sifting sapphires and barrel crystals

• Digging trenches

Where did Jason acquire his two-burner forge?

• Inherited from his father

• On eBay

• He built it himself

• From a local store

What is unique about Jason's cool forge?

• It is used for cooking

• It is solar-powered

• It is made of plastic

• It comes apart in three pieces

What type of grinder does Jason primarily use?

• A 210 variable speed grinder

• A manual grinder

• A solar-powered grinder

• A 110 variable speed grinder

What is the purpose of the knee mill in Jason's shop?

• To cut wood

• For guard fitting and drilling precise holes

• To polish metals

• For painting

What activity does Jason do to take a break from knife making?

• Goes for a run

• Reads a book

• Shoots targets with a bow

• Takes a nap

What is the significance of the hammers in Jason's shop?

• They are used for cooking

• They belonged to his father

• They are the largest in the world

• They are made of gold

What does Jason wear for good luck?

• His father's shoes and an arrowhead

• A lucky hat

• A rabbit's foot

• A four-leaf clover

What is the emotional significance of Jason's favorite hammer?

• It is made of rare metal

• It is the heaviest hammer

• It has his father's initials

• It was a gift from a celebrity