my first forge used propane gas and I couldn't make it hot enough so
I made a charcoal forge and heated a piece of car spring to non-magnetic. I hammered out something resembling a blade and quenched it in
diatematious (sp) earth.
after it cools I plan to use a belt sander to do the final shaping and then heat treat it in an oven for an hour at 400 degrees.
I know there are several different methods but I wonder if someone will tell me if I'm on the right track or should I be doing something different.
this is my first attempt at making a knife and I'm self-taught from a book.
Thanks in advance for you advice.
Maryann
I made a charcoal forge and heated a piece of car spring to non-magnetic. I hammered out something resembling a blade and quenched it in
diatematious (sp) earth.
after it cools I plan to use a belt sander to do the final shaping and then heat treat it in an oven for an hour at 400 degrees.
I know there are several different methods but I wonder if someone will tell me if I'm on the right track or should I be doing something different.
this is my first attempt at making a knife and I'm self-taught from a book.
Thanks in advance for you advice.
Maryann