Thread: Forging Video

Originally Posted by ignatz

Thank you for sharing this with us. Newbie question here: I am wondering if during the forging process you could use a shaped swage to bring some amount of initial hollowing into the blade and thus save a bit of time on the grinder. Would that work, or is it more trouble than it is worth?

Usually I just get a wedge shape and go to the grinder from there, It does not take long to establish the master grind/groove on the hollow. For me, with my tools and the way I work it takes less time grind the initial hollow than to forge the first hollow.

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Thank you guys for being so encouraging.

Charlie

The "Incredibles" kid on tricycle! Jaw dropping Kool! Thanks

Charlie,

The mark of a craftsman!!! You make it look easy, not simple, just easy by the mastery of your tools!! We know better:~) Thanks for taking the time to make and post this!

Howard

Charlie,

Have you ever tried hot cutting what you now saw by putting a hot chisel in the hardy hole and hammering out the shank shape? Years ago, many years ago - when I was a kid, I tried this when I made a new burner grate/pot holder for my farm grandma's stove. Grandpa had a small forge, smith's vice, and anvil that I got to use when I visited the farm.

Originally Posted by Bruce

Charlie,

Have you ever tried hot cutting what you now saw by putting a hot chisel in the hardy hole and hammering out the shank shape? Years ago, many years ago - when I was a kid, I tried this when I made a new burner grate/pot holder for my farm grandma's stove. Grandpa had a small forge, smith's vice, and anvil that I got to use when I visited the farm.

I have not used a hot cut to cut out the shank part, but I do draw out the shank/tang portion instead of sawing. I usually use 3/4 X 1/4 stock. I will put about 3/4 length of the stock on the anvil with remainder held off of the anvil. I will then draw out that 3/4 section and make the step for the tang by forging. I do it both ways I guess I should have not used the lazy way in the video.

Charlie

Very interesting. I like to see artisans and craftspeople explaining their work. It makes it easier for us "consumers" to appreciate the work that goes into it.

Originally Posted by Bruce

Charlie,

Have you ever tried hot cutting what you now saw by putting a hot chisel in the hardy hole and hammering out the shank shape? Years ago, many years ago - when I was a kid, I tried this when I made a new burner grate/pot holder for my farm grandma's stove. Grandpa had a small forge, smith's vice, and anvil that I got to use when I visited the farm.

I got to thinking about it and did another video without the pre-sawn blank.

Charlie

Forging A Razor Blank II - YouTube