March 19, 201214 yr This weekend I tried pattern welding for the 1st time. I welded up a 12 layer billet (6 layers of 1/16" 15N20 alternating with 6 layers of 1/16" mild steel) and gave it a twist. I made this pendant with part of the billet. This is just polished to 200 grit and etched with vinegar to see the pattern. I don't think it turned out too bad. My next step is to polish it more then get it hot blued.
March 19, 201214 yr Author Sorry, the photo uploader wasn't working for me again so I added them to my original post from my photobucket account.
March 19, 201214 yr Looks good! What are the dimensions? I'd be interested in seeing it when you are finished. Mitch
March 19, 201214 yr Author Thanks Mitch. It is 1 1/4" wide x 2 7/8" high. The limiting step in completing it will be the hot bluing. I will have to have a gunsmith do it and I don't know how often they do bluing batches.
March 19, 201214 yr VERY nice and cool looking Mark, been looking at doing things like that myself. There is going to be a course on Demascus here at NAIT sometime, but I will be busy as usual.
March 24, 201214 yr Author For those that are interested, here is the results of my experimentation with this piece:http://www.iforgeiron.com/topic/26597-hot-bluing-damascus/page__pid__270371#entry270371
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