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So, I decided to make a sword. The first thing that this meant is that I needed to make a sword heat treating forge. Here is what I came up with:
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Let's make a sword.
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I ground the blade etc. then started chopping random objects to make sure it will do what it should when I put it all together.
Eventually... Peening the tang.
I still need to do a few odds and ends before it is truly finished. But, it is to the stage of being a fully functional sword.
Eventually... Peening the tang.
I still need to do a few odds and ends before it is truly finished. But, it is to the stage of being a fully functional sword.
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Gnarly. Are those barrels insulated?
What's the heat source? O/A torch?
What's the heat source? O/A torch?
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The barrels are lined with 1" thick 8# simwool. It is fired with a weed burner.
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Here it is hanging in my living room. I still need to do a few things. But, I figured I wouldn't mind staring at it during commercials.
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wow... who says effort doesn't work out in the end! Nice work Man!