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OK everyone, I'm going to finally make some cable damascus. I need to know if I have the right materials and if you can give me any tips/tricks for my first try with this. I'm not expecting to get it right on the first try or even the tenth for that matter. lol I've been given about 50+ feet of stainless cable that appears to be 5/8" to 3/4" thick. I know that SS can be a "bear" to work with, so any help you can give me there would be great. I'm not sure exactly what grade of SS it is. If any other thickness or type of cable would be easier for me to start on, let me know. I wouldn't be trying this so soon, except for the fact that I can't stand to see good material just sit in my shop. I've done some forge welding and have started to get the hang of it. Just thought I would give it a go and see what happens. Thanks in advance for all of your help :)
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WOW! Rich that is beautiful! Did you stabilize that mammoth tooth yourself, or did you buy it like that? I've got some mammoth tooth sitting around the shop. I've just been waiting to make a blade worthy of it. I think you have given me the inspiration to start working on a new project tomorrow...like I need more projects Once again, great work Rich.
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I have to say that I have read this book cover to cover more than 20 times. This book has been great for me. It gave me more than just the basics without overwhelming me with too much metallurgy. While I think there is much more in depth info out there. I think this book is one of the finest beginner and intermediate books around. If you haven't read this one, do yourself a favor and find a copy. :)
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Welcome. I hope you enjoy your stay here at IFI. Everyone is very helpful here, and we're all willing to suggest 50 different ways to do something. I agree with rmcpb, show us a few pics of this forge of yours. We love pics around here. Take care and stay safe
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It's about time you showed up on here little bro! Lot's of cool stuff to look up on this site. Let me know if you get any ideas for our weekly forging sessions In case anyone wants to know about his signature, it is aimed at me. I sometimes have a laps in judgment and decide to pick up hot steel . It seems it only happens when my brother is around and I'm worried about him being safe... so I "subconsciously" show him what not to do ;)
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A prayer goes out from my family to yours. May God watch over you both as well as your family. Keep the faith
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That is the finest extension cord hanger I have ever seen ;)
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Can rusty RR spikes be forged as is ?
NOS replied to WannabeSmith's topic in Blacksmithing, General Discussion
I agree, just brush it off after you get it up to heat, then hammer away! Also if you ever see any scale on the spike after bringing it out of the forge, be sure to brush it off. That will keep pits from forming as a result of hammering the scale into the steel. Keeping your work free from scale also keeps you safe. Scale will stick to your skin and burn ya if your not careful. Good luck and stay safe :) -
Wow! I can't wait to use this stuff!:cool: Thank you everyone for the input! A special thanks to Tald the dead and LarryM for the charts. I'll have to make my cousin a special gift for giving me all this steel... I suppose I could make him a "Sucker Sword" lol I'm thinking of making some sort of tripod "lowering" device for turkey frying for Thanksgiving. We usually fry about 6-7 turkeys and about 4 chickens for friends and family at Thanksgiving. My arm sure gets tired quickly from slowly lowering each bird into the oil (lowering slowly prevents any overflow or splatter). Last year I used the "boom" lift I had on the bed of my work truck (you might be a redneck if... )and it worked pretty well. I'll post pic's of some of the things I make. Thanks again everyone
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My cousin just gave me about 750+ yards of sucker rod (cut down to about 16' lengths) from a drilling company he works with. I'm just curious as to what some of my fellow smiths have made with sucker rod. I plan on making some punches and other tooling, as well as try using some for hooks and...:confused: Any ideas would be welcome. So show me what you've made with sucker rod and give me some ideas... I've got the steel, now I need to figure out what to do with it :cool: Thanks everyone
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Full Tang Combat Bolo KUKHRI Sword Knife Sharp Sheath - eBay (item 330283007983 end time Nov-03-08 17:08:41 PST) That was the closest I could find to the one in the video. The handle is wood, but that is easily replaced. It seems to be a cheapy from overseas and I don't know about the quality. I agree with you about having a better blade hand forged by a pro. If I was in the jungle, I don't think I would trust a blade that I bought for $10. That being said, I just wanted to point out the one I found on Ebay because it looked really similar in design.
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I use some items from harbor freight, but they are tools I only need every once in a while. Some of the tools are of OK quality and are great for starting a shop on a budget. I have used several of my wet saws and grinders for years without a problem. In the end however, you get what you pay for. hope that helps
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I think you should read the for sale add for the same anvil. English Anvil for Sale - Bladesmith's Forum Board It's a hill without a doubt.;)
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Hey Jerry, I'm sorry to say that I don't know anyone having a 50# little giant or other brand power hammer. If there are any around people sure hide them well, as I've also been looking for one. I may just have to find the time to build one. Let me know if you have any luck finding one.
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Looks identical to my HILL anvil. I'm almost positive that it is. If it is I would put it in the latter 1700's to very early 1800's. I have not been able to find much out about Thomas Hill anvils aside from the fact that he had a shop in Sheffield England. Looks like a nice find :D
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First thing is to take some soapy water and check all connections and hoses for leaks! Never take any chances with safety! If all of your connections are free of leaks, then start looking closer at your forge. What color is the flame? (is it mostly blue, or a yellow/orange color) Sounds like you are running too rich, which is mostly a blue color flame. Also how far out is the "Dragon's breath" from the forge? Try cutting down the pressure a bit say around 5 psi or so, and see if you smell it then. Then you can experiment with more/less pressure as will as more/less air until you get the desired results. Just my take on it anyway. I've had to do some adjusting to my forge to make it run more efficiently. If I'm wrong then I'm sure someone will correct me. I'm still a bit new, but that is how it was explained to me. Hope this helps
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Welcome RobDobbs! I'm new here also and have found a lot of information as well as tons of help and support from the other members. I look forward to seeing some of your work. Where were you located in Texas? Who knows, we might have traveled in the same circles Hope you enjoy this site as much as I have. Take care
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I have to agree with using chain to reduce the ring. I have also had some success with a large magnet (part of an old speaker) placed under the back of the anvil. Just don't block the hardy or pritchel and you should be good. hope that helps ya :)
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Shrimp cleaner???:confused: at least that is what it looks like to me... but then again, I'm not the sharpest loaf of bread in the elevator!:p
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I have to agree with m-brothers, that anvil looks to be in good condition. The Only thing I would do is clean off the extra paint from the horn and face and start using it! I can't make out too many weld marks, maybe you could take some close-up's of the area's you want to fix. If I saw some more of the damage I might be able to help you out more. I will say that filling the cuts and gouges in the face is a very "in-depth" procedure. I would just leave it the way it is. I'm forging on an old Hill anvil (made somewhere in the mid to late 1700's) that has much more damage than your anvil. I have yet to have any issues with the cuts and gouges from the PO's while I'm forging. If you really want to "fix" all of the cosmetic damage on your anvil, I would recommend looking up some info and doing a lot of research on the subject ( I've seen some info on filling in the blueprints). If you decide to do this just remember that you can do much more harm than good if you aren't careful. hope this helps :)
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I wear an cheap leather apron from HF when forging. Saves my clothes and I can throw it away if it ever wears out without feeling it in my bank account! :cool: I think I payed less than ten bucks on it and I've been using it now for about 4-5 months with no issues. I did wash some of the yellow dye out of it and let it air dry in the sun before putting it on for the first time. (saved my shirts and pants from that yellow staining that never seems to go away ) If you want to save some cash, try the leather welders apron at HF. If you want one that will last for more than a year or two, I would save up and get the best one you can find. That's just my take on it. Good luck and stay safe :)
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3.5 years? That is longer than most people want to stay in Victoria. lol Of course, that doesn't say much about me, as I've lived here all of my life. ;) I have not been able to find one person to help me learn more in this area. My younger brother and I started blacksmithing together as it seemed like the "next" step with both of us having worked metal in the past. We started with railroad spike knives and steak turners, all the while waiting to find the help we needed to figure out some of the "secrets" involved with this art. My "shop" (if you can call it that) is a section of my back porch that can house my Hill anvil, tools, and of course my gas forge. I have on old Morgan building that I'm making plans for after the holidays. To tell the truth, I haven't even looked into "local" organizations, but I'm up for joining if I can ever get away from work. As far as making a run down to Corpus, I don't mind a drive to do some forging. The only problem I have is work. I'm booked solid through the middle of January. :( Well, I guess just keep in touch and we'll see if we can get together sometime and hammer something out. ;) Take care, Jeremy
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That looks really nice! I'm gonna have to steal that idea from you and make a couple of those for some of my friends that camp and cook outdoors. Keep up the good work, that way I'll never run out of projects! lol ;)
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My name is Jeremy and I live in South Texas. I've been learning blade smithing and basic blacksmithing skills with my younger (30 year old) brother. We've only been working for a few months, so we don't have too much to show for it but a few pairs of tongs, some spike knives, and about 4 steak turners. We enjoy working together on projects, and when I asked him if he'd be interested in smithing he smiled and said "I'll buy the anvil!" Well, long story short and a couple of anvils and forges along the way (one gas and one charcoal), we are having the time of our lives. I've been lurking on this forum for a little while now, reading and trying to "soak" in as much info as I can. I have to say that I'm impressed with the work and ethics that I have seen in this forum. I think I've found a place where I can get the help that I need to improve in this skilled art form. Thanks for having this wonderful site!, Jeremy Olson PS: I have a Hill anvil, and was wanting to know a little more about the history behind Mr. Hill and his shop in England. my anvil is 90# and I love working with it! I'll take some pics of it and post them for you.