What layer count do You use in Damascus Twist pattern?

Frc505,
If you could isolate the heated area it might work.
I would like to see one like that. Right now though I am working on the basics.
Dave
 
Dave,
I understand ! I know next to nothing
About damascus steel other then the
Different patterns in can be made in !
im not sure if my idea is all that new
But if not id like to see a finished knife
From that "random twist pattern "?
If you ever try this let me know id be
Interested in seeing a W.I.P thread .
Thanks for your reply

Frank
 
David Loukides said:
Hi Phil, I made a 4 ft twisting bar to twist. Yours look so consistent they look like they were done on a machine.
How did you do it?
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Dave: I believe I just used a big pipe wrench. It probably had an extra handle welded on it. I brought the billet up to welding temp and used multiple heats. The welded on rod/handle sat on a stand. Had to work fast and furious, steady and concentrated, keep tension on the billet so it didn't sag, keep the twist moving, wore long welding gloves. It was fun, but a bit hairy (aka HOT)!

Frank: Here are some links to some pretty amazing stuff using reverse or interrupted twists...

 
You can twist a bar, even one as large as 1 inch, with a good sized pipe wrench. If is not fun and the bar want to go in crazy directions so you have to add the step of straightening the thing out each time after you twist it a couple of turns.. (Ask me how I know this) :D If you are worknig with small bars for multi bar billets, it is probably a bit easier. Remember that some blacksmiths and ornamental iron guys twist 1/2 square mild steel cold.
 
Something that hasn't been mentioned but should be, is that the amount of stock removal to the billet has an influence on the appearance of the twist:
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(from www.vikingsword.com)
Something to keep in mind for those who have never tried this pattern but are planning to.

There is a very good article here called "The Serpent in the Sword", found in their online library: http://www.vikingsword.com/
 
Phil Dwyer said:
Dave: I believe I just used a big pipe wrench. It probably had an extra handle welded on it. I brought the billet up to welding temp and used multiple heats. The welded on rod/handle sat on a stand. Had to work fast and furious, steady and concentrated, keep tension on the billet so it didn't sag, keep the twist moving, wore long welding gloves. It was fun, but a bit hairy (aka HOT)!

Frank: Here are some links to some pretty amazing stuff using reverse or interrupted twists...

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Phil,
Thanks for the links I read the cashen thread all the way
Through it was interesting to see how much work goes
Into something like that !

Frank
 
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