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Old 07-15-2008, 09:58 PM
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Just finished this Sunday. My first success with damascus. I have lots more to learn but I'm having a ball!




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Awesome job Art. The damscus is really nice and flows well.
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Lotsa fun, isn't it?
Gets downright addicting if ya let it.
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Old 07-16-2008, 01:36 AM
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Nice work and yes it is addicting doing this work. William
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Old 07-16-2008, 02:36 AM
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Thanks Guys!
And yes I have been assimilated by "The Dark Side" I'll be doing more and more billets.
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Finnr, tell us about the layers and folds and materials please.
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Yes - Please - give us more detail on what and how and how many?

I am just learning as well and like soaking up as much imfo as I can
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the composition of the billet is 1075 and Nicholson black diamond files. the layer count is somewhere in the two hundred range I lost count. Etched with muratic acid. fittings are cast in place pewter. the handle is deer bone.
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That should put ya in the 1085 range. Good job!
How fast did the muratic work?
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fresh acid gave me a great etch in less than 15 minutes. Plenty of ventilation is a MUST though. The fumes are harmful and down right stinky!
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