tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7546068337306874384.post4650417713469497398..comments2024-03-15T00:15:58.390-07:00Comments on Shards of the Dark Age: Reclaimed: Railroad Spikes and Lawnmower BladesNine Worlds Workshophttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17884214941483604189noreply@blogger.comBlogger9125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7546068337306874384.post-59280607903491681342016-07-25T01:38:37.439-07:002016-07-25T01:38:37.439-07:00Thank you again for this precious information i th...Thank you again for this precious information i think i understand better, by the way i love your blog i will come often.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15532652187855975656noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7546068337306874384.post-21723831030614118712016-07-24T19:09:55.948-07:002016-07-24T19:09:55.948-07:00The wavy nature of the line is due mostly to defor...The wavy nature of the line is due mostly to deformation while hammering. There are ways to grind, cut, or otherwise intentionally deform the steel layers before forging back to flat, but usually that is only done with higher layer billets (to create things like ladder patterns, raindrop, feather, etc.) and often result in a more 'predictable' pattern. Using a press helps or power hammer keeps the layers relatively in line with one another, so after grinding it will be much more crisp. Hand hammering is where the variation comes in, especially if the bevels are forged in, like in this blade. By using hammers with smaller faces, the variation will generally be greater. Hope this helps!Nine Worlds Workshophttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17884214941483604189noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7546068337306874384.post-90009191720735725732016-07-24T04:45:36.714-07:002016-07-24T04:45:36.714-07:00ok i understand thank you for your reply, i have o...ok i understand thank you for your reply, i have one last question if i may as i am very interested by this technique, what causes the line to make that sharp up and down pattern just like a hamon is it hammering or bending the steel while it's hot. I really cant figure it out by looking at the picture it's beautifull as if it was done by nature itself it looks like fire, it give this blade a kind of organic look. Anyway thank you for taking time to read me and answer my questions.<br />From franceAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15532652187855975656noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7546068337306874384.post-38046437532857527722016-07-23T17:40:30.937-07:002016-07-23T17:40:30.937-07:00It is actually a weld line, not a hamon. The white...It is actually a weld line, not a hamon. The white line between the darker edge (lawn mower blade) and the lighter upper half (rail spikes) is likely do to carbon migration and surface oxides. When etched, it for some reason really stood out. As far as I know, there is no differential hardening other than what would naturally occur because of the two different steels used. <br /><br />Cheers!Nine Worlds Workshophttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17884214941483604189noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7546068337306874384.post-25041887423893491752016-07-23T03:11:11.596-07:002016-07-23T03:11:11.596-07:00Hi very good vid, i was impressed by the temper pa...Hi very good vid, i was impressed by the temper pattern on that last blade could you describe the process a little and what kind of clay you used ?<br />thx alotAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15532652187855975656noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7546068337306874384.post-4867257386507522252015-12-03T13:46:08.516-08:002015-12-03T13:46:08.516-08:00For tools, I used
-Forge (propane)
-Various hammer...For tools, I used<br />-Forge (propane)<br />-Various hammers<br />-Belt sander<br />-McMaster Carr 11 second quench oil<br />-Rail spikes<br />-Lawn mower blade<br />-Borax (flux for welding)<br /><br />What do you want to know? Most of it is nothing more than heat and hammer control. You do not need anything fancy or expensive, and can replace the belt sander with files if you forge close to shape. The guillotine tool that I used to neck down the tang is also not really necessary. Using the corner of the anvil's face with good hammer control does the trick just fine. For welding, the cleaner and flatter the surfaces, the easier it will be. I did not have power in the shop for the majority of the time forging, so I could not clean/flatten the steel before welding or tack weld it with the MIG welder before setting it with the hammer. Both of those things would have helped, but as shown are not necessary.Nine Worlds Workshophttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17884214941483604189noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7546068337306874384.post-24411353989370315192015-12-02T20:18:17.895-08:002015-12-02T20:18:17.895-08:00Hey could us list supplies/tools you used and give...Hey could us list supplies/tools you used and give some pointers?Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03640330414148864725noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7546068337306874384.post-60126984798919131342015-07-03T05:23:58.988-07:002015-07-03T05:23:58.988-07:00Thanks for the support! It's an unfortunate fa...Thanks for the support! It's an unfortunate fact of custom work (of any discipline) that the cost turns out to be higher than most people expect despite only making a few dollars an hour by the end of it.Nine Worlds Workshophttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17884214941483604189noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7546068337306874384.post-4309207143401148522015-07-01T20:33:43.383-07:002015-07-01T20:33:43.383-07:00Loved the video and amazed at the outcome. The cha...Loved the video and amazed at the outcome. The change after the etching adds so much character to it. With the amount of time and effort it must have taken I'd hate to know how much someone would charge for this kinda thing!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12412703488802167575noreply@blogger.com