Analyses, % 52100 MOD #1 MOD #2
Carbon
.93-1.05
.92-1.02
.87-.97
Manganese
.25-.45
.95-1.25
1.40-1.70
Phosphorus
.025 max
.025 max
.025 max
Sulphur
.025 max
.025 max
.025 max
Silicon
.20-.35
.50-.70
.60-.80
Chromium
1.30-1.60
I did not see you wanted Smiths from the site , I don,t think I could Choose just one as there are Many Older Shiths I respect too much to leave out and several Younger Smiths that are very good .
I'll reserve my Choice as there are to many that I would like to have the chance to work with .
Respectfully
Sam
"Colonial" anvil , http://www.anvilfire.com/bookrev/postman/postman.htm And http://www.blackiron.us/anvil-types.html
in 1831 theColonial Anvils had many sides and uses .
Sam
here are two Referances that tell you about it .
http://www.livestrong.com/article/237734-what-are-the-dangers-of-oxygen-tanks/
http://www.patientsafety.gov/alerts/O2CylHazardSumm.pdf
Sam
Pure Oxygen is Highly flamable ! make sure it is compleatly emptyand let it set for days with the valve open , some cylinders have a pours type of cement (it is light weight ) they fill the tanks with it holds residual Oxygen . remove valve with caution and cut with caution .
Sam
first off start with a smaller photo .
Next work with 1 / One Steel ! you are a newbie to Damascus and it is not an easy thing to master .
As for a milti type of steel wait for it ! !!! you will pull you hair out , I have made and worked with Damascus / pattern welding for quite some time and even for a Master Blade Smith at home a tri level or more is Extremely hard to do well with out having any delamination or failures of the steel.
start slow / small and work up it will help you in the long run I Know first hand , by all means do not give up on your ideas but you have to crawl before you run .
Sam