Forge Progress

[crashdive123]

Well, I finally have a configuration that works fairly well. I still need to do a little tweaking, but I was able to get all three blades that I heat treated today to non-magnetic in a reasonable amount of time. Based on how this worked I will probably try my hand at the coffee can forge that Rick posted a while back.

http://i261.photobucket.com/albums/ii67/crashdive123/Weapons/Knives001-1.jpg

http://i261.photobucket.com/albums/ii67/crashdive123/Weapons/Knives002-1.jpg

http://i261.photobucket.com/albums/ii67/crashdive123/Weapons/Knives003-1.jpg

http://i261.photobucket.com/albums/ii67/crashdive123/Weapons/Knives004-2.jpg

http://i261.photobucket.com/albums/ii67/crashdive123/Weapons/Knives005-1.jpg

http://i261.photobucket.com/albums/ii67/crashdive123/Weapons/Knives007-1.jpg

http://i261.photobucket.com/albums/ii67/crashdive123/Weapons/Knives008-1.jpg

http://i261.photobucket.com/albums/ii67/crashdive123/Weapons/Knives009-1.jpg

http://i261.photobucket.com/albums/ii67/crashdive123/Weapons/Knives010-1.jpg

http://i261.photobucket.com/albums/ii67/crashdive123/Weapons/Knives011-1.jpg

[Rick]

Holy jeepers. I think I've seen pictures of that contraption used on Iwo Jima as the Marines moved in.

Okay, just kidding. What kind of nozzles are those?

[crashdive123]

They're a flat, wide nozzles. The kit (Harbor Freight) came with three tips. http://www.harborfreight.com/cpi/ctaf/displayitem.taf?Itemnumber=91899 I think the round tip would have worked as well. I just wasn't getting a large enough flame with the previous try. The T adapter is one that I had for running my Coleman stove, lantern, etc.

[Rick]

Cool. I've got a Bernzomatic Torch I was thinking might make for a good forge.

http://www.bernzomatic.com/PRODUCTS/TORCHES/PROFESSIONALTORCHES/tabid/230/ctl/Detail/mid/1009/xmid/6939/xmfid/3/Default.aspx

[panch0]

Man!! Steel looks good in cherry red!:drool::clap::thumbup:

[COWBOYSURVIVAL]

I am impressed can't wait to see mine that hot!

[Jonesy]

I bet that gave you a grin you couldn't tear off :)


Time to play with some temper lines maybe? :thumbup1::rockon:

[crashdive123]

One step at a time. This thread shows my first attempt where I wasn't quite satisfied with the heat treatment. http://www.wilderness-survival.net/forums/showthread.php?t=7094 It's all about learning right now.

[Rockgod1619]

That is awesome Crash!! Great work!!!

[Pal334]

Thanks for the pictures,, makes it easier for a novice ( like me) to follow.

[COWBOYSURVIVAL]

Is that a water quench you used this time?

[crashdive123]

Is that a water quench you used this time?

Still using motor oil.