ddan7 Posted January 26, 2008 Share Posted January 26, 2008 I would like to try making some damascus out of chain. I have access to a chainsaw chain and a roller chain from a farm implement (larger than bicycle chain). Before I fire up the forge, I have a few questions: 1. Would either of these work or is one better than the other? 2. Are there any tricks I should be aware of? 3. Once I hammer a section flat, how often should I fold it? I'm sure there's no magic number, but is there a minimum? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pete46 Posted January 26, 2008 Share Posted January 26, 2008 U WILL NEED A 5GAL BUCKET OF FROG MAMMERY'S,A 2lb. BOX OF CAT FEATHERS,AND A WHOLE LOT OF FORGE WELDING SKILL ! I REALLY DON'T HAVE A CLUE. I GOT 1 FORGE WELD TO STICK & STILL DON'T KNOW HOW THAT HAPPENED!!!:mad: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
broncstomper Posted January 26, 2008 Share Posted January 26, 2008 I have destroyed a chain or two with no success. I would love to see some input from the pros on this one as well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RBrown Posted January 26, 2008 Share Posted January 26, 2008 iv seen other people do it other ways but this way has worked good for me Knife Network - Forging chainsaw chain damascus PS. even when doing it this way you can expect to mess a few up till you get it right. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nonjic Posted January 26, 2008 Share Posted January 26, 2008 I tried to weld a bike chain, before I got a hot gas forge and just ended up with dozens of red hot chain links all over the floor, Ive got the hang of forgewelding billets now, and I think the key is keeping the 'thermal mass' up next time I try chain Im going to wrap it round a solid bar so it holds its heat long enough to set the welds (so it will be a chain / plain bar hybrid, but ill keep the chain on the outside of the billet ! - lots of flux and safety specs are well advised! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brian C. Posted January 27, 2008 Share Posted January 27, 2008 check out Simply Smithing Blacksmith Shop, Loren makes great knives from chainsaw chain. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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