Thread: Work Hardened Steel Is No Bueno

Originally Posted by JohnGlueck

Hmm - I'll check that out! I've never heard of it before, but I'll do little googling and find out some more bout it.

For forging out my steel I use a forge press and hammer. On this piece I used the press, which gives a straighter line of separation between the metals in the hollow grind. I've made some dyes that will also develop specific patterns in the metals as well. My next if purchase will be the power hammer. For serious large billet production that's the way to go, unless I get some monster 1 million pound press.... Which may happen one day as well if I can find one for a good price.

Thank you much for the complement! I appreciate that, greatly!

I would like a press if it worked pretty fast. Most I have see are pretty slow. I would like to get a 250 LB self contained power hammer to forge pattern welded steel for my self & others. I was a general Blacksmith for about 12 years when health problems made me quit. Have the health taken care of now so after we get moved to North Carolina I hope to start a forge hopefully by next winter. Just have to see how life rolls I guess!

Slawman

Originally Posted by JohnGlueck

Hmm - I'll check that out! I've never heard of it before, but I'll do little googling and find out some more bout it.

For forging out my steel I use a forge press and hammer. On this piece I used the press, which gives a straighter line of separation between the metals in the hollow grind. I've made some dyes that will also develop specific patterns in the metals as well. My next if purchase will be the power hammer. For serious large billet production that's the way to go, unless I get some monster 1 million pound press.... Which may happen one day as well if I can find one for a good price.

Thank you much for the complement! I appreciate that, greatly!

Probably because Ballistol was banned in Kalifornia until recently!

Mike