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jim moyer

jim moyer

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Two new billet patterns that are modified W's with my new press:D :D I posted them in the knifemaking supplies forum.


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BF21a.jpg
 
Very nice steel, Jim!

I don't know if it's just me and too much acid in the 70's or what, but I can stare at an accordian-cut w's and see all sorts of little faces. :o
 
fitzo said:
Very nice steel, Jim!

I don't know if it's just me and too much acid in the 70's or what, but I can stare at an accordian-cut w's and see all sorts of little faces. :o
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Yep!! I see them too.:eek: :eek: Fatzo, they call the flash backs.:confused: :confused: :D I wouldn't know because I am Indian George straight arrow, crooked bow. :confused:
 
indian george said:
...... I wouldn't know because I am Indian George straight arrow, crooked bow. :confused:
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The only thing "straight" about you, Mr. Rebello, is "straight out of a nightmare". :D Let's be nice and not steal Jim's thread.... ;)

To keep this topical, did you count folds, Jim? How many layers to start, how many "normal" and then how many "edge" folds? I can't really see well enough to tell what has gone on in the lower billet. Any description would be appreciated. Thanks!
 
There both made from the same billet, 20 X 25. The top is just a plain ladder 1/4 inch apart and staggered on both sides and the other is a variety of ladders within.
 
Thanks, Jim! Very cool steel. Do you then forge the blades or stock remove to retain the pattern without distortion?
 
The steel is 15N20 and 1084 Mike, I forge the pattern and than stock remove Mike to retain the patterns. Than I run through the rolling mill and keep the patterns evenly spaced that way.
 
Thanks, Jim. I "figured" that's what you'd do to not distort the pattern.

If you are willing, a pic of your rolling mill would be appreciated. :)
 
JIm that there is some nice steel :thumbup: . About how many layers? Was the etch different for these pieces, cause while looking at the photos side by each, the coloring is different. Or is it just the photographer? :D

Larry T
 
T Blade said:
JIm that there is some nice steel :thumbup: . About how many layers? Was the etch different for these pieces, cause while looking at the photos side by each, the coloring is different. Or is it just the photographer? :D

Larry T
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Larry, the initial billet welded is 20 layers and than it is turned edges up and stretched out and cut into 5 pieces, than drawn out again and cut 5 more times, re stacked and than drawn out giving the 20 X 25 billet.. The potograper is the answer on the pics. Thanks, Jim
 
Thanks, Jim! MacDonald-style? I wanted one of those but never got beyond a press. An excellent tool in a pattern-weld smithy. :) Gravel floor is a a big plus, too!
 
fitzo said:
Thanks, Jim! I wanted one of those but never got beyond a press. An excellent tool in a pattern-weld smithy. :) Gravel floor is a a big plus, too!
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Mike, I have rolled a few miles (well maybe) of steel on this machine and it has great control. Distal tapers are a snap. The gravel is outside and there have been some might cold days spent lately.
 
Great pattern! Looks like Devin Thomas steel almost. He is one of the best there is. You have arrived.
 
Very nice looking pattern just a question on the mill. I have a loan of one of the early models with large bronze bushes. They seam to be wearing a bit. It has not caused me any problems. But I was thinking of replacing them with the bearing pilar blocks like in your photo.

Do the bearings or pilar blocks have any problems with the load. Do you think the bearings are better than bronze bushes.

Thank you and again nice pattern.
 
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