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    Why are we not using this

    in Prairie Blacksmiths Association

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    I find it discouraging that there isn't much/any activity in this area of the forum. I was born in North Dakota and wish I could still be living there. It has surprised me to no end that Blacksmithing isn't as popular there as it is elsewhere in the U.S. Perhaps it is only done out of necessity, and not for the pleasure of the experience. That would be the saddest reality imaginable.

    Robert

    Canned Damascus Tiles

    in Knife Making

    Posted

    That billet looks SOLID! Congratulations on your successful first attempt at Canned Damascus . I am looking forward to viewing the blades you forge from this. Hopefully we'll get progress shots. I can visualize the twisted billet welded up to this, but seeing it is better!

    I've never attempted this. Could you briefly describe the steps you took to achieve this? Did you use the square tubing pictured, or is that just for reference? I was under the assumption that the outer casing was destroyed while extracting the billet. Did you use a press or hammer to stick the welds? This curious mind wants to know. = )

    Robert

    Taking some time off......

    in Everything Else

    Posted

    I wouldn't be so pessimistic about the physical therapy if I were you. In point of fact, I faced two choices when I suffered a debilitating shoulder injury. It felt like piranha were gnawing on my shoulder joint. Fortunately, I chose PT instead of surgery. I feel that it was the best choice, even though at the time it seemed like the therapist was actually torturing me.

    Instead of giving in to the pain, I embraced it. Weird huh? Now, my left shoulder is actually better than my right!

    As far as the computer thing goes, I almost introduced my computer to my 4 pound hammer! : D I am one of those analog people trying to function in a digital world. I used PhotoShop to reduce the scale of the images I uploaded. IIRC, I reduced my images to 400 pixels wide by whatever on the height, and 72 DPI. Before that, no dice. I actually found relevant answers in the troubleshooting section of the IFI Forum.

    I empathize with you Jerry! Back pain is one of those things I could do without as well. Stay positive. Hope all goes well for you.

    Robert

    Sue and Elise Pics at Brians, day 2

    in Everything Else

    Posted


    Yeah the curly eliment is AWESOME! I'm definately trying that one sometime! Is that a new thing Mr. Brian came up with?

    Oh and this is my new favorite forging picture of all time......that is until Lyle takes some more pictures! :D

    IMG_6527.jpg


    That was my favorite image as well. Very dramatic in full screen mode. I had a "Matrix" moment when I first saw this image. Fantastic image! Looks like y'all had a great time.

    Robert

    Newest

    in Knife Making

    Posted

    Thanks Kevin 1050, I appreciate you clearing that up for me. As a novice at this, I've not purchased anything exotic. Most of my scales are pallet wood. Oak, I think. I do have a fair bit of Ipe, scrounged from a remodeling site that I did a mosaic back-splash for. Very dense wood, and horrible splinters if shaped incorrectly!

    I wonder if the color change is all that undesirable though.

    Robert

    Wrap and weld style Hawk

    in Axes, Hatchets, Hawks, Choppers, etc

    Posted


    Hello trying- it ,
    I just try to say whats right we all start at the bottom so to speak and i want to try to encourage
    people to forge , its not how good you are or how bad you think your work is, its enjoying smithing and showing us all
    so everyone can learn and help each other , maybe im wrong but i thought thats what forums are about helping each other .
    My privelage to share thank you very much trying- it .And i hope i helped Robert a bit some how.
    Chris


    I would say that your words and images have helped me a lot. Significantly in fact! Thanks for posting all the fantastic work that you have.

    Robert

    Newest

    in Knife Making

    Posted

    Nice job recycling. Great knife. I like the fat blade. I made something with a similar blade shape and like it a lot. Most of my steel is from bed frames at the moment. I'll have to check into lawn mower blades though. Much thicker and you don't have to flatten first!

    To Kevin 1050: What color does it turn to w/o UV protection?

    Robert

    Jungle chopper

    in Knife Making

    Posted

    That is a nicely forged piece there Sam. What does that have, as far as blade length goes. About 10"? I really like your attention to the profile.

    What is that line that seems to be a continuation of the bottom of the tang? Is there some kind of flattened socket under the wrap?

    Robert

    T backed knife .

    in Knife Making

    Posted

    Photo quality aside, some truly beautiful work! Thanks for posting the abbreviated pic-tutorial! The pictures do clarify the steps significantly. All I need now are are a boatload of skills. : D

    Not being jealous, or down on myself, just realistic. ( ; I am absolutely motivated to study those skills I don't possess, and practice, practice, practice.

    All they best, Robert

    Knife Questions

    in Knife Making

    Posted


    Here are two places that I got information on Etching from for a project I am working on:

    1) http://www.field-knives.com/tutorials/21-logo-etch-tutorial.html
    2) http://www.instructables.com/id/Etching-Knife-Blades/
    3) http://sbgswordforum.proboards.com/index.cgi?board=swordcustom&action=print&thread=7742
    4) http://www.britishblades.com/forums/showthread.php?41757-Simple-blade-etching
    5) http://www.primitivearcher.com/smf/index.php?topic=24281.0

    Best of luck with your knife, I am looking forward to seeing it!


    Kwisatz, those are some really good links. Thanks for posting them. I don't have a touchmark so thought that maybe I'd Dremel my initials on the blades I recently posted. Obviously that wouldn't look very impressive. Some of these links make it so simple to follow, even I could do it.

    And Gundog, I am a big fan of the Harry Potter series, not that you should care. The point is that I didn't like the movies as much as the books. I find it impossible to faithfully recreate a book on film. Internal dialogue doesn't come across very well, etc. They didn't match my vision of the characters or places or anything else in the novels.

    To paraphrase Thomas : be faithful to your visual interpretation of The LOTR.

    Robert

    Wrap and weld style Hawk

    in Axes, Hatchets, Hawks, Choppers, etc

    Posted

    Chris, I'm trying to understand how you approached the engraving along the edge. Did you engrave first, and use that as your guide for file work? This is another outstanding piece. You have set the bar pretty high! Much appreciated!

    I've had to look at the materials I currently possess in a new light. Much is possible with sufficient effort. And skill.

    Like many have said or thought, your hawk is almost to pretty to use. If I had made it, I wouldn't be afraid to use it, but if I bought it, I might hesitate to scuff it up. I don't doubt that it is up to the task it was made for, but respect for the maker would keep it clean and safe instead.

    Robert

    Bearded from coil spring

    in Axes, Hatchets, Hawks, Choppers, etc

    Posted


    Hi Robert ,
    Yes just a small shield mate ,i think it goes ok with the axe
    Bit of repousse, chasing engraving and inlayed some gold and copper .heres a better pic.
    hope you like thanks
    Chris.


    Wow, Chris, you have some Serious Skills!

    I love the way the copper and gold stand out against the darker background, braided border, and sculpted face. To me it seems like this contrast sets up a visual vibration. Similar to the effect complimentary colors have toward one another.

    This is a beautiful piece! Would this kind of shield be considered a Buckler? Or, would you use it as the Boss (sp.) in a larger shield? Also, it does go nicely with your axe. Thanks for posting this too.

    Robert


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