Jasent Posted February 11, 2020 Author Share Posted February 11, 2020 Yes that was the case, and every time I tried to fix it it got tighter and tighter. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Irondragon Forge ClayWorks Posted February 11, 2020 Share Posted February 11, 2020 My theory is if it ain't broke, fix it till it is. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jasent Posted February 17, 2020 Author Share Posted February 17, 2020 Got a request for a dadao. Going to make half dozen and see if it’s something I can do. Shooting for 4.5 lb or so. Learning as I go but have been doing my research. Using leaf spring 5/32 x 3” Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jlpservicesinc Posted February 17, 2020 Share Posted February 17, 2020 Wow, way to go.. Thats some serious hammer work.. Well done.. Which hammer is your main drawing down hammer? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jasent Posted February 17, 2020 Author Share Posted February 17, 2020 My new favorite is the 2.5lb I made but I used the 4lb for most of this. Was tempted to used the 8lb warwood but never did switch Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jlpservicesinc Posted February 17, 2020 Share Posted February 17, 2020 How long did it take to get that far? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jasent Posted February 17, 2020 Author Share Posted February 17, 2020 3 hours so far. Some serious pounding today. Proud to say I’m about 99% sure not a single cold shunt. Was very carful not to get the thick spot on the edge folds! Rotate more and keep those edges clean. Got some big ss for hand guard and pomel Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jlpservicesinc Posted February 17, 2020 Share Posted February 17, 2020 Yup, that is some serious pounding good call on the lighter hammer. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jasent Posted February 17, 2020 Author Share Posted February 17, 2020 Thank you Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ThomasPowers Posted February 17, 2020 Share Posted February 17, 2020 Are the originals that weight? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jasent Posted February 17, 2020 Author Share Posted February 17, 2020 From what I’m finding they have a large range from 1.5lbs to over 6lbs. Most being 3-5. Customer wants 4.5lb but I plan todo a few around 3lb to see if it’s better. I do know the balance should be forward the hand guard. It’s a chopping weapon designed for slower short movements. This video was was the best I could find on explaining its design requirements Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jasent Posted February 19, 2020 Author Share Posted February 19, 2020 First one is ready for heat treat and then hardware. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CrazyGoatLady Posted February 19, 2020 Share Posted February 19, 2020 That's great! What kind of handle are you planning on for it? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jasent Posted February 19, 2020 Author Share Posted February 19, 2020 I’m not sure. Yet. Probably oak with leather wrap. This one is just one of my practice peace’s so I’ll probably keep it myself. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CrazyGoatLady Posted February 19, 2020 Share Posted February 19, 2020 Well, I bet it'll be great. I'll get a blade of some sort done one of these days Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jasent Posted February 20, 2020 Author Share Posted February 20, 2020 I think your blades have been great cgl. How far are you from Fort Worth? I’m hoping to go visit my cousins down there and do a hog hunt. If your close enough I’d love to swing by and visit when I do. Maybe bring ya a hammer Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CrazyGoatLady Posted February 20, 2020 Share Posted February 20, 2020 Thanks Jasen. I'm about 70 miles north or so. I'd love for you to stop by Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jasent Posted February 20, 2020 Author Share Posted February 20, 2020 Awesome that’s the direction of my cousins farm. Probably won’t be till October or November Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CrazyGoatLady Posted February 20, 2020 Share Posted February 20, 2020 We will probably be here unless we find some land in the meantime. But it'll probably be in the same general area if we can. If you have time, you're invited to work together in my shop if you'd like. It ain't much, but it gets me by Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jasent Posted February 20, 2020 Author Share Posted February 20, 2020 That would be fun Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CrazyGoatLady Posted February 20, 2020 Share Posted February 20, 2020 It certainly would be. I'll look forward to it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jasent Posted February 27, 2020 Author Share Posted February 27, 2020 Finished fitting the hand guard. Seems a bit long now that’s its mounted Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JHCC Posted February 27, 2020 Share Posted February 27, 2020 You can either cut it down (faster and easier) or make another one that's smaller (safer, if you decide that the longer one was better after all). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jlpservicesinc Posted February 27, 2020 Share Posted February 27, 2020 nice work. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jasent Posted February 27, 2020 Author Share Posted February 27, 2020 May as well just make a smaller one since I have the tooling now. Still working on the pomel ran out of fuel about half way through drifting it to size. Going to have to make some wood chisel’s to finish the handle. Thank you Jennifer and John Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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