Ross Moffett

Hi, I found this second-hand press for sale on Gumtree (I haven't bought it), I've searched but I haven't found what it's used for or anything about it. Please leave your opinions and thoughts about it. Regards Ross

Hi, A while ago I got hold of some Bohler Uddeholm bandsaw blades, for Damascus steel. I've attached a photo of the two sizes I got. The smaller one is UHB 15 LM (C 0.75%) Carbon strip steel (0.50mm - 1.10mm), the larger one is UHB 15 N20 (C 0.75%, Ni 2.00%) Nickel strip steel (1.20mm – 3.05mm). At first, I was only going to use the nickel band saw with O1 for Damascus but I was wondering if I could use both band saws together for Damascus? Regards, Ross,

What tonnage do you think is best for a forging press? Regards

I'll probably be working with bigger Damascus billets later on. getting a power hammer would be a bit of an issue, I am making one at the moment though. I'll see if I can get a C frame or 4 pillar press. I don't think I'd be able to get a proper forging press here in South Africa, and I don't think I would have the money. One of the links I posted above goes to an H frame hydraulic press, it's not as expensive as some of the other presses. Regards.

I mainly want to forge damascus. So would the 4 post press be a better choice? Regards.

Hi, Would you be able to forge with one of these? (or convert into a forging press) http://thmachinetools.co.za/Home/MachineCatalog?section=ProductView&itemCode=4046&mainGroup=Used machine&subGroup=Presses http://thmachinetools.co.za/Home/MachineCatalog?section=ProductView&itemCode=6376&mainGroup=Used machine&subGroup=Presses Regards, Ross.

Hi, Firstly I'm a complete novice! Secondly, can you use eccentric presses for forging or is hydraulic better? Please comment and tell me your opinions and thoughts on the subject! Regards from South Africa.