3RD Attempt not pretty but functional.
Well guys after fighting through No.1 and having it crack then going through No.2and having it be too hard to get a drill bit through I finally set to work on some of the 5160 I bought at a local...
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That will definitely do it's job. Looks good!
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IMHO, it is important to get function first as it force you to learn metallurgy better. Form is a matter of practice and getting the feel of your hands to your tools to your steel. You're on the right...
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Thanks Tim...I will admit it felt really good to get one working. Not sure if I will use the term "done" as I can still improve it but I am content. I have a lot more 5160 to practice on. And...
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Looks like a fine first blade to me. Sharp, functional and in one piece. What more can you ask for : ) Your hooked now.......lol
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Your hooked now.......lol That's a given...I was pretty much hooked the first time I heard the roar of the forge fire!
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Well I discovered some chipping in my edge. According to a video on you tube from Murray Carter this could possibly be due to overheating the steel during forging. Anyone have experience with...
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Light consistency is extremely important. I never forge outside even if it's during a heat wave. It's hard to judge the color while in the forge and even tougher outside in the sun while hammering....
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Unfortunately my only choice is to forge outdoors. WHen finances allow I will build an enclosure for my smithy...until then I will limit my forging activities till late afternoon and early evening...
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Is the chipping really chipping or is it cracks? If its chipping and it wasn't there when you sharpened it could possible the temper. The blades is still a little to hard. You can do a brass rod test...
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Mike can you explain what the brass rod test is.
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brass rod test is were you work the edge down thin and sharpened then flex it across a brass rod by applying pressure to the blade edge on both sides of the rod. Keeping the blade flexed you roll it...
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Well it passes the brass rod test. I tested 7 spots along the edge twice and the blade definitely flexed and went back to straight. No additional chipping and no distortion of the edge so I will...
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Well now its time to get out and abuse that puppy and see what it can do. Of course if this is your first completed piece you might want to save it from hard destructive use and just keep it as a...
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