A play with the forge

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A play with the forge

#1 Post by woodie » Fri Feb 24, 2017 9:21 pm

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.
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#2 Post by Bill » Sat Feb 25, 2017 5:30 pm

:twisted: That's it Woodie get in there and have a go.

Yes, as said every new step is a learning curve. :smile:

:clap: Well done.

Will be watching out the pattern outcome as it appears in the grind. 8-)

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#3 Post by Gringa Bows » Sat Feb 25, 2017 9:03 pm

Looking forward to seeing the finished blade mate

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Re: A play with the forge

#4 Post by rodlonq » Sat Mar 18, 2017 9:46 am

Looks like a good start Woodie, should make a nice little caping knife. What will you etch it with to bring out the pattern?

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#5 Post by woodie » Sat Mar 18, 2017 4:41 pm

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.
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#6 Post by woodie » Sat Mar 18, 2017 7:41 pm

Here are the photos of the knife.
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This shows how big it is.
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and the etch.
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#7 Post by Grizz » Sat Mar 18, 2017 10:40 pm

The knife is a thing of beauty

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#8 Post by rodlonq » Sun Mar 19, 2017 5:18 am

Very nice result woodie.

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#9 Post by woodie » Fri Apr 07, 2017 7:10 pm

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

#10 Post by Stickbow Hunter » Fri Apr 07, 2017 7:31 pm

I look forward to seeing this one finished Ron.

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#11 Post by woodie » Fri Apr 07, 2017 7:56 pm

Thinking how it will go. I will keep you informed
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#12 Post by Gringa Bows » Fri Apr 07, 2017 9:13 pm

good one ,be good to see when its finished

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Re: A play with the forge

#13 Post by woodie » Wed Jun 07, 2017 7:46 pm

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.
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Re: A play with the forge

#14 Post by Stickbow Hunter » Fri Jun 09, 2017 8:50 pm

Looks like you are learning a lot and enjoying it Ron.

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#15 Post by bigbob » Sat Jun 10, 2017 3:37 pm

nice work Woodie, that looks great!
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Re: A play with the forge

#16 Post by perry » Sat Jun 10, 2017 8:44 pm

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 !

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Re: A play with the forge

#17 Post by woodie » Sun Jun 11, 2017 2:18 pm

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.
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Re: A play with the forge

#18 Post by rodlonq » Wed Aug 23, 2017 8:45 am

The roller knife looks great woodie, very practical reuse of bearing elements.

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