Chris john Posted August 22, 2013 Share Posted August 22, 2013 Found some wrought so decided to maka a few wrap and weld style hawks hope you like . Seems to have some nice character in the old stuff . Chris Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DSW Posted August 22, 2013 Share Posted August 22, 2013 Very nice. Out of curiosity how big was the original stock? I've been thinking about trying one and was wondering how much stock I might need so I can either pick some up or dig thru my scrap pile. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MLMartin Posted August 22, 2013 Share Posted August 22, 2013 Yowzaa! Will you please describe the method you use to etch the wrought iron? Very nice contrast in the grain. They look grand Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris john Posted August 22, 2013 Author Share Posted August 22, 2013 Very nice. Out of curiosity how big was the original stock? I've been thinking about trying one and was wondering how much stock I might need so I can either pick some up or dig thru my scrap pile. Hi DSW. Never measured the piece but you only need enough to forge out a piece about a foot long , quarter thick and about inch and a half wide . The one top left i forged a couple of pieces together rectangualer and welded on top of each other then forged to size . heres a pic before etching . oh ive used o1 for cutting edge on these i think it will be good enough Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris john Posted August 22, 2013 Author Share Posted August 22, 2013 Hi MLMARTIN , Hydrocloric ,water , nitric , only a bit of each in a pint of water make sure you kill the nitric after or it may keep etching . Chris Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jocko 58 Posted August 22, 2013 Share Posted August 22, 2013 WOW Chris real nice work how long to make cheers John Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve Sells Posted August 22, 2013 Share Posted August 22, 2013 what did you use for an insert for the cutting edge? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris john Posted August 22, 2013 Author Share Posted August 22, 2013 WOW Chris real nice work how long to make cheers John Hi Joko never count the time mate when it done its done sorry for that . Chris Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris john Posted August 22, 2013 Author Share Posted August 22, 2013 what did you use for an insert for the cutting edge? Hi Steve On bottom of last pic mate Chris Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve Sells Posted August 22, 2013 Share Posted August 22, 2013 Ahh missed it. O-1 will hold an edge almost forever :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kayakersteve Posted August 23, 2013 Share Posted August 23, 2013 True works of art - thanks for sharing Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris john Posted August 23, 2013 Author Share Posted August 23, 2013 True works of art - thanks for sharing Hi kayakersteve thank you for your time to coment appreciate . Chris Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
windancer Posted August 23, 2013 Share Posted August 23, 2013 I am literally stumped for words... W O W ! Dave Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris john Posted August 23, 2013 Author Share Posted August 23, 2013 I am literally stumped for words... W O W ! Dave Hi Dave glad you like thank you very much and for your time. Chris Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
homeshow Posted August 23, 2013 Share Posted August 23, 2013 Sweet! Great work on the handles as well. Definite art. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris john Posted August 23, 2013 Author Share Posted August 23, 2013 Sweet! Great work on the handles as well. Definite art. Hi home show , Thank you , much appreciate and for your time as well Chris. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Loneforge Posted August 24, 2013 Share Posted August 24, 2013 Truly inspiring to see such clean work. Nice job Chris. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris john Posted August 24, 2013 Author Share Posted August 24, 2013 Truly inspiring to see such clean work. Nice job Chris. Hi Darren thank mate very happy you like. Chris Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VaughnT Posted August 26, 2013 Share Posted August 26, 2013 It's stuff like that that keeps folks motivated to keep trying. Very beautiful work. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maillemaker Posted August 26, 2013 Share Posted August 26, 2013 How do you make the eye to blade transition so crisp? Is it a fullering tool or something like that? The one furthest to the right looks really clean. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris john Posted August 26, 2013 Author Share Posted August 26, 2013 It's stuff like that that keeps folks motivated to keep trying. Very beautiful work. Hi Vaugh T Thank you very much for the complements its great if i have motivated somebody ,couldnt ask for a better complement than that appreciate your time to coment keep forging mate. Chris Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kal Posted August 27, 2013 Share Posted August 27, 2013 The 2 attached hawks were both wrapped & welded. They have 1085 bits in them from a plow blade. The one on top was made from an old wrought iron bolt from a steam engine. You can still see the dents from the treads along the edge. The other was made from 1.5 x 5/16 flat stock. The handles are tapered as are the heads. The taper was put in the heads with an iron drift. I had tried to etetch the iron one with micadic acid with little success. This is the first time I've tried to attach an image, hope it worked. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris john Posted August 28, 2013 Author Share Posted August 28, 2013 2 Hawks cropped.jpg The 2 attached hawks were both wrapped & welded. They have 1085 bits in them from a plow blade. The one on top was made from an old wrought iron bolt from a steam engine. You can still see the dents from the treads along the edge. The other was made from 1.5 x 5/16 flat stock. The handles are tapered as are the heads. The taper was put in the heads with an iron drift. I had tried to etetch the iron one with micadic acid with little success. This is the first time I've tried to attach an image, hope it worked. Hi Kal You pix seem to be ok , Some wrough seems to have better pattern hidden in it some not so good . some wrought if you work to much you will loose pattern in it keep up the good work , Chris. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
adambieber Posted September 25, 2013 Share Posted September 25, 2013 Beautiful! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris john Posted September 26, 2013 Author Share Posted September 26, 2013 Beautiful! Hi Adambieber. Thank you glad you like my work . Chris Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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