Anytime you work with higher layer counts (400+) and utilize patterns that change direction; as in ladder, "W's" or twists, you will get the desired e...
[quote name='Steve Culver' date='07 July 2010 - 10:58 PM' timestamp='1278557884' post='476'] WOW! Type this into a search engine and see what y...
Steve you are NOT as dumb as you look believe me. I finally got the info for you guys. The process in question is formally called; an "Oxidation Reduc...
"When the kerosene soaked billet is placed into the fire, the lighter volatile elements quickly burn off, leaving behind carbon. The carbon with its h...
You know on second thought, consider breaking this blade to take a look at the condition of the grain. If it's big and pebbley; too hot, too long, if ...
It's definitely decarb my friend. the close ended pipe thing is a great way to to keep the blade from contacting the heat source. It also helps if you...
[quote name='Steve Culver' date='25 May 2010 - 06:27 PM' timestamp='1274826446' post='195'] Travis, One thing that I forgot to mention is how t...
How hot was the blade when quenched? What kind of heat source? How rich was the heat source? What kind of steel did you use? Did the heat source conta...
[quote name='Rick Baum' date='30 May 2010 - 02:14 PM' timestamp='1275243270' post='237'] Having absolutely no experience with making Damascus, the a...
I'm just trying to think this through. Usually if I don't want metals to stick together I'll lampblack them with an acetylene flame. that's why this s...
Sure carbon is a part of the steel, but unlike what sits on the surface in the process in question, that carbon is in a solid state solution within th...
Hmmm...Interesting. I've used kerosene and WD40 in closed dry welds, as in a containment box for mosaic type stuff, but never in an "open" welding sit...
I'm among the readers here who are grateful for the knowledge you generously share Kevin. That info on tempering was very enlightening to say the leas...
All of the above comments are absolutely to be taken to heart, especially the one about being prepared with additional knives for judging. On my fir...
You know I've been reading these threads about what is permissable, what is desireable, what is ....you fill in the blank, where ABS testing is concer...