some damascus i been experimenting with

[atakach]

While this isn't a "look at me thread", I personally enjoy seeing guys post there threads of new patterns they try or different welding techniques they come up with. So here are some pics, most are just quick shop pics of some stuff i been welding,

 

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[Mr. Sogetsu]

Does the billet with the 3x3 round use 2 or 3 steels. Is the metal in between powdered metal like CPM? I like the pattern on the last knife.

 

[atakach]

Does the billet with the 3x3 round use 2 or 3 steels. Is the metal in between powdered metal like CPM? I like the pattern on the last knife.

started out as the 3rd pic down in my second post. It's 52100 needle berrings with 1080 powder around it. I just did 2 4-way welds after the initial can was welded and drawn out.

btw i understand the steels may not heat treat the same but i was making this for bolsters and fittings not a blade

 

[Will52100]

Cool, haven't tried the powder metals yet, I ever get time they look like they're fun. Looks like your having fun too.:thumbup:

 

[Darrin Sanders]

Cool stuff. The material in #5 & #6 look like tire tracks.

 

[atakach]

Cool stuff. The material in #5 & #6 look like tire tracks.

my thoughts exactly, thats why i call it "firestone"