my first laminated steel

[GeoffroyBelgium]

Hello, I'd like to share with you my first experience in making a laminated steel. I'm particularly happy because in the middle of the process, I though I missed the welding process.

 

First welding not very good:

But I decided to continue the process after removing the parts with poor welds. 

 

 

 

And finally:

 

 

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[George N. M.]

Looks good.  Did you do it by hand or use a power hammer or press?  They look so uniform I suspect a power hammer or press.  Do you have a plan for what you are going to make from the billet?

Thx.

George

[GeoffroyBelgium]

You've got the eye! Yes, I'm starting to use a press that I've almost finished building. There's still some work to be done on the hydraulic control. But it's usable. I'm still combining a lot with the hammer because I'm discovering this tool.

I'm thinking of making a blade for a folding knife. I don't have much steel in this billet.

[GeoffroyBelgium]

Here is the final result

 

 

And if you're interested, a short video

 

[Hefty]

That's a great first folder! Great work on the press, the Damascus and the knife!

Cheers,

Jono.