Gandalfgreen Posted November 6, 2021 Share Posted November 6, 2021 that blade just screams use me everytime I look at it. I know I already said it but that thing is amazing to me. again excellent work. and yes I agree it sort of does look like a thundering hippo. but I still like it. I didnt get to do last part my KOL today after work I am to tired to stand got wooped on at work last 2 days. I will finish KOL stage of forge tomorrow morning and all goes well heating up some steel next Thursday. Thanks for inspiring me everyone your works are grand. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jlpservicesinc Posted November 6, 2021 Share Posted November 6, 2021 To smooth a snout.. I like it very much though.. Gandolfgreen.. Thanks.. Wait till it's finished.. If I can get the image in my mind to coalesce into action.. it will be a fast looking blade for sure but also classic. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gandalfgreen Posted November 6, 2021 Share Posted November 6, 2021 I really cant wait ...... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Irondragon Forge ClayWorks Posted November 6, 2021 Share Posted November 6, 2021 My wife and I also really like that knife. May try one too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gandalfgreen Posted November 6, 2021 Share Posted November 6, 2021 when I learn enough I will absolutely be trying that. lol just keep looking at it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jlpservicesinc Posted November 7, 2021 Share Posted November 7, 2021 Thanks guys .. Gandalfgreen.. In one bladesmithing class you could be forging these out left and right. Getting the tight fit up is where the time lays.. But once one understand how to get there it happens pretty quickly.. This knife is a gift for someone.. He doesn't even know it's coming.. I can't wait for him to get it.. Better than christmas.. I have 1 more knife to make after this one.. then I probably won't make another for a year.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gandalfgreen Posted November 7, 2021 Share Posted November 7, 2021 he will be very pleased. and thanks for the info keeps me motivated. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BIGGUNDOCTOR Posted November 7, 2021 Share Posted November 7, 2021 BillyBones, the shop that I was the tool maker for was running Tornos CNC screw machines. 13 axis on some. We were running spindle speeds upwards of 12,000rpm. They did high end electrical contacts and fiber optic terminations. Amazing machines, although they were phasing them out for new Star screw machines which I think was a mistake. One part was .012" dia x .24"long with a 60 degree point that had a .005" flat on the tip and a .0015" radius on the back end.. One rivet type shape was around the size of a period on standard newspaper text. The majority of measuring was done with microscopes and other optics. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JHCC Posted November 7, 2021 Share Posted November 7, 2021 The highest precision work I ever had to do was when I worked in the violin shop. No measuring to the thousands of an inch, but lots of matching compound curves by feel and eye. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pat Masterson Posted November 7, 2021 Share Posted November 7, 2021 16 hours ago, BIGGUNDOCTOR said: 13 axis on some. We were running spindle speeds upwards of 12,000rpm. One part was .012" dia x .24"long with a 60 degree point that had a .005" flat on the tip and a .0015" radius on the back end.. One rivet type shape was around the size of a period on standard newspaper text. The majority of measuring was done with microscopes and other optics. Crazy stuff. Really cool. I’m addicted to machining videos on YouTube. The precision aspect is incredible to me. I got a few more basket twists done this weekend. More Christmas gifts. Two utter and complete failures - one of which just would not weld no matter what I did. I must have had beginners luck on the first one I did a few weeks backs bc it was very graceful and smooth with the twists. Can’t say the same about these. I think I might be twisting too much and therefore the untwisting doesn’t go well. I have a couple cousins who play the guitar so I started one of two guitar bottle openers. Haven’t finished cutting through. Got the idea from a google pic though - not my own. Also saw my brother for the ufc fights - not sure if anyone here is into MMA/UFC but wow what a fight card last night. Screaming at the the TV for five straight fights. Anyway, seeing him meant I saw the rams heads tow hitch thing I made him which needs to be refinished AGAIN. I’ve tried paste wax, BLO and a spray on clear coat - nothing is stopping the rust. I think I’m going to try cleaning it real well and then do a primer and black paint job on it. Maybe a clear coat over the paint. If that doesn’t work then I don’t know what to do next. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pat Masterson Posted November 7, 2021 Share Posted November 7, 2021 The basket twists look pretty cool hanging from each other alternating. Might try to make a few about half the size and welding them together - like a long icicle type ornament maybe. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gandalfgreen Posted November 7, 2021 Share Posted November 7, 2021 I do like the way that looks nicely done. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daswulf Posted November 7, 2021 Share Posted November 7, 2021 Pat, nice work. Don't know if you want to spring for the cost but I've had good results with duplicolor engine paint and more so with VHT flameproof exhaust paint. Usually found at the auto parts store. Clean and degrease the piece then get it over 75-80°f and spray it. Its a good tough finish. They have many colors including satin/matte clearcoats. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bluerooster Posted November 7, 2021 Share Posted November 7, 2021 Yesterday, I found that since I'd installed the vise, I have to walk around to get a tool from the table. (which is just a piece of plywood on a barrel) I had an old 5 stall drop pen that hasn't been used for many years now, so I took it apart and used the lumber to make a more suitable table in a better location. Then i went back to the shop to practice my TIG skills. I found that the old obsolete torch with the leaky hose is better than the brand new one from HF. I didn't get any before pics at the smithy, but here's a couple of afters. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lary Posted November 7, 2021 Share Posted November 7, 2021 Being that Bluerooster broke the ice with his dragon sculpture made from rebar, nice detail by the way. Here is a scull I sculpted from 1 inch rebar awhile ago. Probably could of found easier material to work with. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jlpservicesinc Posted November 7, 2021 Share Posted November 7, 2021 todays shop time.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JHCC Posted November 7, 2021 Share Posted November 7, 2021 Did a bunch of prep work for a sign bracket job I’m doing for a local bakery. Then I had a couple of students come over, one as a first-timer and the other as a repeat. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gandalfgreen Posted November 7, 2021 Share Posted November 7, 2021 nice blades. getting ready to do forge day didnt fo as 0lanned but when do they. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gandalfgreen Posted November 8, 2021 Share Posted November 8, 2021 Going back in bag for the night one side down. just gotta do otherside. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JHCC Posted November 8, 2021 Share Posted November 8, 2021 Getting closer! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gandalfgreen Posted November 8, 2021 Share Posted November 8, 2021 friday I hope to fire it up. tomorrow get home from work gently slide from form flip and do otherside then back in bag till thursday. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jlpservicesinc Posted November 8, 2021 Share Posted November 8, 2021 for sure.. Every step closer is rewarding.. I bought one of those forge kits off amazon for 155.00.. dual burners with everything.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gandalfgreen Posted November 8, 2021 Share Posted November 8, 2021 mine is a single burner limited space but it will do I am so excited Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chad J. Posted November 8, 2021 Share Posted November 8, 2021 JLP how is it? I'm beginning to think about buying a nice propane forge. The neighbor had a 2 burner Devil's forge he loaned me for a couple weeks and it wasn't bad. My little one turkey burner brick forge is quickly getting too small for my projects and I have to make a new tyre for my coal forge. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jlpservicesinc Posted November 8, 2021 Share Posted November 8, 2021 I don't know how it is.. It comes with everything but bought it more for when the school is up.. I have so many other things going on right now.. the kit looks solid and John from Old Hickory forge did a video on the 75.00 model.. Which has gone up in price.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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