bluerooster Posted March 8, 2020 Share Posted March 8, 2020 Just out of curiosity. What becomes of blades that ya'll have started, and didn't go according to plan? (pretty much junk for a blade as planned). Do you recycle them, hang them on the "wall of shame", or .... ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ThomasPowers Posted March 9, 2020 Share Posted March 9, 2020 Try different heat treats and test them to destruction! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bluerooster Posted March 9, 2020 Author Share Posted March 9, 2020 Oh so you have fun with them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ThomasPowers Posted March 9, 2020 Share Posted March 9, 2020 it is interesting to try new stuff and see how it actually affects a blades usability AND you don't want to be trying new stuff on a blade with a deadline and a customer waiting! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daniel-J Posted March 18, 2020 Share Posted March 18, 2020 Sometimes I try to remelt or experiment. I like to watch the chemical reaction. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frosty Posted March 21, 2020 Share Posted March 21, 2020 It's not so much having fun as it is experimenting on shapes that are close to desired shape. It's a good way to recover some of the effort you expended making them and profiting for the knowledge. You can always go back to the notebook to look for a technique, material, etc. that worked or failed on a blade shape, size, etc. you wish to try next. That's not saying you can't enjoy testing but the benefits are serious. Frosty The Lucky. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jclonts82 Posted April 4, 2020 Share Posted April 4, 2020 I have a bin with the broken pieces from testing like TP says, also damascus billet cutoffs, pieces too small etc... I plan on trying my hand at canister damascus with all these random scraps and leftovers.. I'm thinking I will soak everythingin vinegar to get any scale off, take to wire wheel, then just give it a shot? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frosty Posted April 4, 2020 Share Posted April 4, 2020 I don't think i'd do the vinegar step seeing as you're going to wire brush anyway. Other than that, why not? Frosty The Lucky. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rhyfelwr Posted April 18, 2020 Share Posted April 18, 2020 My boys run off with them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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