Carbon Damascus Ring?

[Michael J. Spangler]

Hey Guys,

i messed around with some damascus and made a few rings.

they came out sweet (i think) but they tend to rust on a sweaty finger.

i tried some butchers wax on it with no luck.

anyone have any suggestion on keeping it from rusting off my finger?

i'll post some pics

 

[richard j]

eastwood company makes a clear coating for motorcycle parts like fork tubes and side cases. its non yellowing and is durable. you could check into some of it. sears sells the stuff i do believe.

 

[Phillip Patton]

Hey Guys,

i messed around with some damascus and made a few rings.

they came out sweet (i think) but they tend to rust on a sweaty finger.

i tried some butchers wax on it with no luck.

anyone have any suggestion on keeping it from rusting off my finger?

i'll post some pics

I think you're supposed to line the inside with gold or silver or platinum or something.

Looks nice! I'd like to make at least two rings, myself.

 

[bluejaunte]

Clear powdercoat would be a good option.

 

[B.V.]

Duracoat is a very tough gun finish that you could apply. There are lots of colors (works great on knives too) and there is a clear also. Those look great. Are you going to make more to sell?

Brad

 

[Chuck Gedraitis Knives]

Line it with sterling silver or gold or just make it out of stainless damascus.

 

[David Wesner]

Great looking rings Mike :thumbup: What types of steel did you use in mix ?

I'd like to make at least two rings, myself.

2 rings ? Is there something you'd like to tell your buddies here at BladeForums Phillip ??

 

[Phillip Patton]

Great looking rings Mike :thumbup: What types of steel did you use in mix ?





2 rings ? Is there something you'd like to tell your buddies here at BladeForums Phillip ??

Unfortunately, I can only make one right now, because I don't know yet what size the other one will be.
But don't worry, when it happens, you guys will be among the first to know. :thumbup:

 

[pageophile]

You can try Conservation Wax or Renaissance Wax form Lee Valley

 

[Steinerj]

What about hot bluing?

 

[Michael J. Spangler]

i guess i'll just have to mess with some stainless damascus next time.... seem like the easiest thing for someone of my skill level.

i had some of delbert ealy's O1 and L6 mix. i think he has some nickel in there too

thanks for the help guys