Dave Hammer Posted October 21, 2010 Share Posted October 21, 2010 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 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ThomasPowers Posted October 21, 2010 Share Posted October 21, 2010 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. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pkrankow Posted October 21, 2010 Share Posted October 21, 2010 Are you concerned about your hot cut being in the hot metal so long? Phil Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave Hammer Posted October 21, 2010 Author Share Posted October 21, 2010 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. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dick L. Posted October 21, 2010 Share Posted October 21, 2010 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 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ironstein Posted October 22, 2010 Share Posted October 22, 2010 Nicely done! I always thought those were forge welded, always nice to see diferent techniques. Thanks Dave. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dkunkler Posted October 22, 2010 Share Posted October 22, 2010 Whether you call it traditional or modern, I think it's an excellent video that will inspire others to give it a try. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ianinsa Posted October 22, 2010 Share Posted October 22, 2010 Hi Dave, Brilliant video! thanks. Ian Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IanR Posted October 22, 2010 Share Posted October 22, 2010 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 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
arftist Posted October 22, 2010 Share Posted October 22, 2010 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? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frank Turley Posted October 22, 2010 Share Posted October 22, 2010 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 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrnewberry Posted October 22, 2010 Share Posted October 22, 2010 Nice video! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marksnagel Posted October 22, 2010 Share Posted October 22, 2010 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<>< Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ThomasPowers Posted October 22, 2010 Share Posted October 22, 2010 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. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pkrankow Posted October 22, 2010 Share Posted October 22, 2010 1916http://books.google....epage&q&f=false page 199 Thanks Frank! Phil Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
divermike Posted October 22, 2010 Share Posted October 22, 2010 I very much enjoyed watching the entire video, well explained and easy to view, well done!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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