October 21, 201015 yr A friend on another forum was looking for information about forging a basket twist the traditional way. Thought I'd give it a try.... and filmed it along the way... www.youtube.com/watch?v=X62dDh_9on0
October 21, 201015 yr Actually as I mentioned over at another forum; usually anyway that tries to avoid forge welding is generally a "modern" rather than a traditional way.
October 21, 201015 yr Author Phil... The hot cut I used isn't all that thin. If it had become a problem (hot cut getting red, which it didn't), I would have dipped it in water to cool it every few hits.
October 21, 201015 yr Another winner Dave ! Thanks for taking the time to film it. I haven't tried that style yet. I did a welded basket handle last spring for a mulling iron. Actually did a couple before I got one I was happy with. Thanks again, Dick
October 22, 201015 yr Nicely done! I always thought those were forge welded, always nice to see diferent techniques. Thanks Dave.
October 22, 201015 yr Whether you call it traditional or modern, I think it's an excellent video that will inspire others to give it a try.
October 22, 201015 yr Nicely produced video, clear audio and in focus, so unusual for a youtube video .Thanks for the demo, I must try that method. I guess the sharper your hot cut the less deformed the quadrants would be
October 22, 201015 yr Actually as I mentioned over at another forum; usually anyway that tries to avoid forge welding is generally a "modern" rather than a traditional way. So using a hot-cut is untraditional?
October 22, 201015 yr In the early literature, this hot split method is shown, in Schwarzkopf for example. It requires precision and cleanup of the internal rags. Each strand must be equal in section, or else the thinner ones will move faster than the thicker ones, creating a messy basket. I get a kick out of Schwarzkopf. He depicts and describes this same procedure in "Plain and Ornamental Forging," and finally says words to this effect. "...or you can weld it, which is easier." http://www.turleyforge.com Granddaddy of Blacksmith Schools
October 22, 201015 yr Dave, Great video! Thanks so much for sharing your knowledge and skills with us. Traditional or modern doesn't matter to those of us that are just learning so long as we learn something. Later on in our travels we can pick and choose which we want to do. I think it was great video and a great lesson. Mark<><
October 22, 201015 yr Frank; can you remember where in the early literature it's shown? I don't recall it in Moxon 1703, or Theophilus 1120, I'll try to get a look into Richardson, 1889-1891; but he's not early. I'll also check a book I have from 1915 that does a lot of basket stuff in it.
October 22, 201015 yr I very much enjoyed watching the entire video, well explained and easy to view, well done!!
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