Damascus patterns

[jim moyer]

Great pattern! Looks like Devin Thomas steel almost. He is one of the best there is. You have arrived.

Good morning Bruce and thank you. You have made my day. However when I reach the level of design and craftsmanship that you have achieved than life will be good.

Thanks again,
Jim

 

[jim moyer]

Nice lookin patterns old man.

TB

Hey Nephew, what's this old man stuff. At least you know the rolling mill and press you built for me are getting some decent results. Also sent you a piece of this billet for your Memorial Day show.

UJ

 

[jim moyer]

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.

I have been using this mill for about 5 years now and their is no sign of wear to the bearings. The only change I would make to this mill is a reversible motor to roll both directions to maximize each heat.. Bill Burke has a mill he made that reverses and I sure like that feature. And thanks.

 

[Darrel Ralph]

That is sweet steel!