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A play with the forge
Posted: Fri Feb 24, 2017 9:21 pm
by woodie
I have always wanted to have a go at making Damascus.
A while ago I got some 12mm wire rope so I thought I'd have a bash.
I made a forge with besser blocks and made a burner and belted out this little blade.
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Now to do the grind and heat treat.
The blade is only 1.5" long and if it breaks all good it's a learning curve.
Woodie
Re: A play with the forge
Posted: Sat Feb 25, 2017 5:30 pm
by Bill
That's it Woodie get in there and have a go.
Yes, as said every new step is a learning curve.
Well done.
Will be watching out the pattern outcome as it appears in the grind.
Re: A play with the forge
Posted: Sat Feb 25, 2017 9:03 pm
by Gringa Bows
Looking forward to seeing the finished blade mate
Re: A play with the forge
Posted: Sat Mar 18, 2017 9:46 am
by rodlonq
Looks like a good start Woodie, should make a nice little caping knife. What will you etch it with to bring out the pattern?
Re: A play with the forge
Posted: Sat Mar 18, 2017 4:41 pm
by woodie
I made some ferric chloride, hydrochloric acid fine steel wool and hydrogen peroxide.
I glued it into a small file handle this afternoon so photos tomorrow.
Re: A play with the forge
Posted: Sat Mar 18, 2017 7:41 pm
by woodie
Here are the photos of the knife.
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This shows how big it is.
- blade etch.jpg (36.69 KiB) Viewed 10886 times
and the etch.
Re: A play with the forge
Posted: Sat Mar 18, 2017 10:40 pm
by Grizz
The knife is a thing of beauty
Re: A play with the forge
Posted: Sun Mar 19, 2017 5:18 am
by rodlonq
Very nice result woodie.
Re: A play with the forge
Posted: Fri Apr 07, 2017 7:10 pm
by woodie
I had a bit more fun with the forge turning a roller bearing into a blade.
The roller was 35mm long by 15mm dia one end 17mm dia the other.
the total length of the blade is 110mm with a thickness of 5mm.
I now have to dress the blade and finish it off.
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Re: A play with the forge
Posted: Fri Apr 07, 2017 7:31 pm
by Stickbow Hunter
I look forward to seeing this one finished Ron.
Jeff
Re: A play with the forge
Posted: Fri Apr 07, 2017 7:56 pm
by woodie
Thinking how it will go. I will keep you informed
Re: A play with the forge
Posted: Fri Apr 07, 2017 9:13 pm
by Gringa Bows
good one ,be good to see when its finished
Re: A play with the forge
Posted: Wed Jun 07, 2017 7:46 pm
by woodie
Hi all, here is the finished roller knife, well just some hand finishing to do.
I even had a go at making micarta between the horn and brass.
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Still a bit rough but it's all a learning curve.
Re: A play with the forge
Posted: Fri Jun 09, 2017 8:50 pm
by Stickbow Hunter
Looks like you are learning a lot and enjoying it Ron.
Jeff
Re: A play with the forge
Posted: Sat Jun 10, 2017 3:37 pm
by bigbob
nice work Woodie, that looks great!
Re: A play with the forge
Posted: Sat Jun 10, 2017 8:44 pm
by perry
Very Cool, Blacksmithing really intrigues me, wish I did not live in a Unit Complex and had reasonable neighbor's. When you think about it if you have some proficiency at Blacksmithing you can make your own Tools to make your own Knives/Broadheads, cooking utencils etc to process your own Game Meat etc etc. Loving your work Woodie !
regards Perry
Re: A play with the forge
Posted: Sun Jun 11, 2017 2:18 pm
by woodie
Thanks, I am not that good at it I am like most of us trad lovers have to have a go and see where it takes us.
It is just fun to change scrap into something new. And try and keep the old ways alive.
Re: A play with the forge
Posted: Wed Aug 23, 2017 8:45 am
by rodlonq
The roller knife looks great woodie, very practical reuse of bearing elements.