territorialmillworks Posted January 13, 2009 Share Posted January 13, 2009 Having trouble being efficient with long tapers in 1/2" round stock. Should I fuller the whole length first and then forge to square/octagon/round or work on one section at a time? Also, should I fuller on all 4 sides or just the top/bottom of the round? Thx, Keith Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Don A Posted January 13, 2009 Share Posted January 13, 2009 (edited) Start at the tip. Set up a square point. Work your flats back from the tip going to square. Do it in sections; don't try to heat 12" of stock and forge a taper. Keep your taper smooth as you go; watch for steps and thick spots. Get your taper set and then yes, go from square to octagon back to round. Remember, you don't need 12" of stock to forge a 12" taper... it'll grow on you. Compensate for that up fromt. Good luck, Don Edited January 13, 2009 by Don A Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
phil shelton Posted January 13, 2009 Share Posted January 13, 2009 (edited) look at this blue print BP1021 Forging long points bet it will help it is with a power hammer but the process is the same with a hand hammer Edited January 13, 2009 by phil shelton Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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