Max1775

I got to coach my youngest through his first forge experience. He banged out a bracelet with a reverse twist.

Sweet!

Mikey, the forge is an Atlas. Had issues reaching welding temp so I built up the floor, created some door blocks with a smaller opening, then coated everything. Also replaced the stock burner with a good ol’ T-burner. It’s working quite well now.

Like the looks of this How is your Holland swage block working for you, TwistedWillow?

Very nice!

Not much of a poster, more of a lurker but I appreciate all the info here and wanted to say thanks. Working on my second knife. Made one out of a RR spike a long time ago, but wanted to practice creating something with a real handle. I started with the stock coil spring out of my truck. Not sure what the steel is, but it hardens in water (didn’t harden with air or oil quench). Been educational so far. Looking forward to seeing how this comes out. Not good at taking pics throughout the process but this is one after a rough grind and after an oil quench.

Appreciate the info again sir!

Next time around I’ll try the Plistix again and put it on thin. Lol, hopefully this will work for a bit or that will be sooner than later. Appreciate the advice!

Yes sir, it’s ITC-100. The first time I used the Plistix that came with the forge and it didn’t hold up all that well. However , I think I put it on too thick. Frosty, what would you recommend? Lol, as for my absence, my job has been consuming. I finally took a different role that has allowed some normality back in life and time for things other than chasing dollars…

Been testing different things over the last year and finally have my forge configured the way I like it. Has a good running burner, decent floor, adjustable door bricks, and is comfortable to use for what I do. Ordered some 100HT to coat all the different removable pieces and redo the inside for max efficiency. Feeling confident, I took my time getting any loose stuff off, blowing out all the dust, and mixing the wash to a fantastic consistency. Got the workshop to 70 degrees, coated everything with a thin consistent layer, and commenced operation clean-up… Then it hits me. I didn’t dampen anything before I applied the coating. I feel like Barney Fife right now.

Remove commercial link per TOS. Just to update the link.

Been working metal for years as a welder, fitter, and fabricator. Now starting to get into the old world ways. Just looking to learn and try new things.