A new level....Forge Welding

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kimall
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A new level....Forge Welding

#1 Post by kimall » Sun Jul 26, 2009 5:26 pm

I did some more forge welding of some wire cable today to make a letter opener for the bosses b/day.I really took my time with it and ran the forge a bit hotter than before and the results are very pleasing.The blade section is almost 200 long and has no inclusions in it at all.Its the first time I have managed to get a complete weld and am wrapped.I also have been wanting to make a blade with the double grinds just to see if I could do it so gave that a go as well and although it needs a bit more grinding on it to get the grinds perfect it will be nice when finished.I will post some better pics when it is finished as I ran out of light today.
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Re: A new level....Forge Welding

#2 Post by woodie » Sun Jul 26, 2009 8:36 pm

I am going to have to finish making my forge am have a go at knife making.
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Re: A new level....Forge Welding

#3 Post by CraigMBeckett » Fri Aug 14, 2009 10:28 pm

Very nice.

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Re: A new level....Forge Welding

#4 Post by Gringa Bows » Sat Aug 15, 2009 2:48 am

i forgot to comment on this one,your doing a real good job on the letter opener Kim,have you finished it yet :?: .............Rod
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Re: A new level....Forge Welding

#5 Post by otis.drum » Sat Aug 15, 2009 7:19 am

it's a dangerous looking letter opener :mrgreen:
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Re: A new level....Forge Welding

#6 Post by kimall » Sat Aug 15, 2009 10:04 am

Thanks guys I have been waiting on a new belt which I got today so will work on it some more now. :D
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#7 Post by kimall » Sun Dec 06, 2009 3:06 pm

I have almost finished with this piece of old rope and it has come up nice I think.I am still undecided if I should put wooden scales on the handle or just leave it the polished steel.
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Re: A new level....Forge Welding

#8 Post by Gringa Bows » Sun Dec 06, 2009 5:31 pm

looks good the way it is mate.................Rod
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Re: A new level....Forge Welding

#9 Post by otis.drum » Sun Dec 06, 2009 6:08 pm

i'd like to see you convince airport security that that is a letter opener... looks deadly.

nice work kim.
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Re: A new level....Forge Welding

#10 Post by Coach » Sun Dec 06, 2009 6:12 pm

Some nice Red Burl would top that off nicely IMO :)
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Re: A new level....Forge Welding

#11 Post by longbowinfected » Sun Dec 06, 2009 10:09 pm

Pen is mightier than the sword......letter opener keep dangerous paper in line.
Beautiful.

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