Morning. I posted last week about a set of leaf springs I picked up for cheap. There is a massive amount of steel here for me to practice with but I am struggling to get it play ball. It just doesn't move very much under the hammer.
I was hoping to use it to make kitchen knives but I just don't see myself being able to thin it out in a sensible amount of time. The leaves are about 10mm thick and very stubborn. I also suspect I am doing a lot wrong though.
I am trying to draw the material, striking just off the edge of the anvil at around 45 degrees.
I am heating to orange - should this be yellow?
I am only using a 2.5lb hammer as I don;t have anything larger. I am reluctant to go out and buy a 4lb hammer if the issue is due to my technique. On the other hand, I would be willing to buy one if it is likely to help. I would have thought proper technique first, hammer second?
Any tips would be great