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Old 07-21-2006, 12:26 PM
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Yes, do what lefthand said, heat and weld a bar to the end for a handle and keep flat while forging. When you get the material to a workable size, cut off handle and fully grind the weld off. Don't forget to save some for a quench test. Like Rich said "Just remember what JOHN said".
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