Tim simmons

Thanks for the pics

I plan on using it to make Damascus billets. I read a lot on using them, but wasn't for sure of what size. I been reading on different sizes but was not sure of the smallest you can go down to.

Thanks every one for your reply's, it has be a great help. Thanks for all the time and info.

I plane on using it to make Damascus billets. I read a lot on using them but wasn't for sure of what size. I been reading on different sizes but was not sure of the smallest you can go down to.

22 hours ago, BeaverNZ said:

Just make sure its actual tonage they are quoting and not some BS psi force at the cutting edge, some of the wood splitter maufacturers work the force on the cutting edge area. So say they had 10000 pounds force which isnt that much but Im making it simple if that had one sq inch that would be 10000 psi if you worked it out with 1/2 sq inch then it doubles the psi force makes it much more impressive on the sales broacher Go for at least a 3.5 or 4"-75or 100mm ram bore that would give you 12 to 15 tons depending on the hydraulic pressure developed Cheers Beaver

On 10/27/2017 at 8:05 PM, Tim simmons said:

Ok , would you know if a log splitter less than 25 ton would work for a press? I can’t afford a high dollar press at this time.

 

22 hours ago, BeaverNZ said:

Just make sure its actual tonage they are quoting and not some BS psi force at the cutting edge, some of the wood splitter maufacturers work the force on the cutting edge area. So say they had 10000 pounds force which isnt that much but Im making it simple if that had one sq inch that would be 10000 psi if you worked it out with 1/2 sq inch then it doubles the psi force makes it much more impressive on the sales broacher Go for at least a 3.5 or 4"-75or 100mm ram bore that would give you 12 to 15 tons depending on the hydraulic pressure developed Cheers Beaver

 

22 hours ago, BeaverNZ said:

Just make sure its actual tonage they are quoting and not some BS psi force at the cutting edge, some of the wood splitter maufacturers work the force on the cutting edge area. So say they had 10000 pounds force which isnt that much but Im making it simple if that had one sq inch that would be 10000 psi if you worked it out with 1/2 sq inch then it doubles the psi force makes it much more impressive on the sales broacher Go for at least a 3.5 or 4"-75or 100mm ram bore that would give you 12 to 15 tons depending on the hydraulic pressure developed Cheers Beaver

 

Thanks for the reply’s 

Ok , would you know if a log splitter less than 25 ton would work for a press? I can’t afford a high dollar press at this time.

Not sure is I can, sorry I don’t know what you mean about drifting hammers with it.

I am looking at getting a wood splitter to use as a press. My question is they come in different sizes. What would be the lease amount at ton pressure in the wood splitter? I was looking at a 25 ton but seen some smaller ones I can afford a little easier at this time. Any help would be grateful and thanks for taking to time to read and apply back

Thanks for the advice every one

Will the 110 work for making a Damascus knife? I know it takes layers of steel.

I am need to forging. I am looking at the kanca anvils 110 vs 165 #. I can get the 110 easy the 165 # will be harder to get. My question is, will their be much difference between the two anvils in weight on forging knives? Any help would be appreciated thanks.