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keithf

keithf

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You might recall a knife I posted recently called mystery fighter, made from off cuts and bandsaw swarf. Well while I was at it I made a billet just out of the bandsaw swarf (hence the name). As you can see from the pics I tested it, the small cuts are due to the fact my temporary handle was very uncomfortable :( No nicks in the blade and shaving sharp afterwards). I parkerised the blade because I did not like the look of it. There are no inclusions or faults in the steel :)
Specs: BL 5 1/4", 134mm. OAL 11 1/4". Damascus guard with G10 and stainless spacers. Ringed Gidgee handle with domed pin. Looking for a new home once I've made it some pants to get around in.
Thanks for looking and comments welcome.
Cheers Keith





Here is a close up of the steel. What do you think?
 
Very cool. Waste not want not as the saying goes. Nice piece of Gidgee. Can I ask where you sourced it? I have some nice pieces on the way from The Timber Joint.
 
Keith,

I like it. You probably have an idea of what you've been sawing most and what the carbon content should be. The main thing is how well it hardened.

I've done a lot of can mosaics but always used a 1084 powder so I salute you for being creative with this one.

I noticed that you lined the can. Aluminum foil?

Thanks for sharing. Well done.

Gary
 
Gary Mulkey said:
Keith,

I like it. You probably have an idea of what you've been sawing most and what the carbon content should be. The main thing is how well it hardened.

I've done a lot of can mosaics but always used a 1084 powder so I salute you for being creative with this one.

I noticed that you lined the can. Aluminum foil?

Thanks for sharing. Well done.

Gary
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Thanks Gary. The mix is mainly 1075/1084 and 15N20, maybe some O1 and W2. It hardened very nicely. I lined the can with stainless steel foil. Easier to cut the can off.
Cheers Keith
 
i4Marc said:
Very cool. Waste not want not as the saying goes. Nice piece of Gidgee. Can I ask where you sourced it? I have some nice pieces on the way from The Timber Joint.
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Thanks mate. I was given a couple of pieces by a mate of mine who lives in Mt Isa, Gulf country in Queensland. In other words in the middle of the desert. Broke my heart to learn he has been using it for firewood for years. Oh by the way he's not using it for firewood now:) Peter at the Timber joint has some great Ringed Gidgee that has been felled some 80 years ago. My favourite timber.
Cheers Keith
 
This is a cool home brew powder metallurgy steel.
Similar thing comes into my mind but I've never had a skill to do this.
Really amazing.
 
Great idea Keith and beautiful end result execution too!

All the best,
David Darom (ddd)
 
That is too cool. I think the steel has a bit of a Wootz appearance to it.
That is very creative, wish we could see more works like that.
How long would you guess it took to accumulate that much saw dust?
 
Big Chris said:
That is too cool. I think the steel has a bit of a Wootz appearance to it.
That is very creative, wish we could see more works like that.
How long would you guess it took to accumulate that much saw dust?
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Thanks Big Chris, Yeah I geuss it does have a Wootz look. How long to accumulate, Hhmm. Well every time I make damascus and accordian or tile cut I just collect the dust on a piece of paper. I have a fair amount of it. I'm going to make some flat bar out of some of it and incorporate it in a billet. Could be interesting I reckon. Thanks again.
Cheers Keith
 
that handle is damn sexy:cool:
 
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