bobasaurus Posted February 27, 2017 Share Posted February 27, 2017 I made this little jewelers raising hammer as a test project out of my first damascus billet. It has a very low layer count (about 8... maybe 7 after grinding), but I think the pattern is neat. The layers were 1080 and 15n20. Etched in a 50/50 mix of ferric chloride and white vinegar then sanded back at 600 grit. I still need to fit a handle. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frosty Posted February 27, 2017 Share Posted February 27, 2017 Ooooh, EYE CANDY! That is just delicious Bob, I love low count high contrast pattern welds and that is dramatic. The pattern on the wide pein looks like an island. I love it. More please? Frosty The Lucky. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John in Oly, WA Posted February 28, 2017 Share Posted February 28, 2017 Very pretty pattern! That etch came out nice, as did the shaping. Like to see it with the handle on it - maybe zebra wood. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bearded Guy Posted February 28, 2017 Share Posted February 28, 2017 That is purdy, i agree with frosty, i like the look of the low count layers. Easier for my simple little mind to comprehend, hahaa. Looks great. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daswulf Posted February 28, 2017 Share Posted February 28, 2017 Very nice. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beech Posted March 1, 2017 Share Posted March 1, 2017 7 hours ago, John in Oly, WA said: Like to see it with the handle on it - maybe zebra wood. Or tiger maple... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JHCC Posted March 1, 2017 Share Posted March 1, 2017 Nothing too dramatic for the handle; you want something that contrasts without clashing. Hickory might be nice, especially a darker piece with a streak or two. Beautiful work. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bobasaurus Posted March 1, 2017 Author Share Posted March 1, 2017 I have a garage full of interesting woods to try. I think one with too much figure would clash. Wish my redheart was dry, but it needs a few more months at least... it's my favorite wood. Maybe walnut. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JHCC Posted March 1, 2017 Share Posted March 1, 2017 Walnut would be lovely. Good color contrast of the warm wood and the cool steel. When I worked in the art restoration studio, we would often rub walnut down with a red oil-based stain (thinned out with some paint thinner) to give it a bit more warmth. Minwax "Red Oak" worked nicely. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bobasaurus Posted March 5, 2017 Author Share Posted March 5, 2017 I finished it up today with a mahogany handle. Came out a bit small on the gripping end, might have to wrap it with something. More pics: http://imgur.com/a/5ULYa Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
C-1ToolSteel Posted March 5, 2017 Share Posted March 5, 2017 Very nice. I'd say that handle definitely does the head justice. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bobasaurus Posted March 5, 2017 Author Share Posted March 5, 2017 1 minute ago, C-1ToolSteel said: Very nice. I'd say that handle definitely does the head justice. Thanks. The handle ended up a little small, I might wrap it with something on the grip area. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Iron Poet Posted March 8, 2017 Share Posted March 8, 2017 I'd buy that for a dollar. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ausfire Posted March 8, 2017 Share Posted March 8, 2017 That is a beautiful piece. The plain handle contrasts well with the patterned steel. I would be really proud of that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David Kailey Posted March 16, 2017 Share Posted March 16, 2017 that looks great Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frosty Posted March 16, 2017 Share Posted March 16, 2017 IMNHO the handle didn't take away from the tool's appeal one itty bit. I want to see the jeweler's bench with a full set of those on the rack! Frosty The Lucky. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bobasaurus Posted March 16, 2017 Author Share Posted March 16, 2017 19 minutes ago, Frosty said: IMNHO the handle didn't take away from the tool's appeal one itty bit. I want to see the jeweler's bench with a full set of those on the rack! Frosty The Lucky. Thanks. I'm not super happy with the shape, but the fit is tight and it works well. My father used it for anticlastic raising last weekend and it worked well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frosty Posted March 16, 2017 Share Posted March 16, 2017 5 minutes ago, bobasaurus said: Thanks. I'm not super happy with the shape, but the fit is tight and it works well. My father used it for anticlastic raising last weekend and it worked well. Yeah, getting handles just right can be a matter of trail and error. Maybe make temporary experimental handles from inexpensive wood to try out. Keep notes, make templates, etc. so yo know what works best. THEN use the good wood. Hmmmm? Frosty The Lucky. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MG-42 Posted October 3, 2017 Share Posted October 3, 2017 beautiful work. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zeroclick Posted October 3, 2017 Share Posted October 3, 2017 That is really beautiful. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CrazyGoatLady Posted October 3, 2017 Share Posted October 3, 2017 Man, that is gorgeous! I can't stop looking at it! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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