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03-14-2003, 09:59 AM
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first cable damascus...
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03-14-2003, 03:15 PM
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Looks good, Bud. To get the full effect of the cable weld, sand or file the blade clean, then etch in a ferric chloride and h2o solution. The pattern will show up great.
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03-15-2003, 10:46 PM
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Hey Bud, how did you weld the cable? Twist weld or hammer weld?
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03-15-2003, 10:52 PM
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Since that was your first cable blade, when you found your welds all took, how long did it take you to quit grinning? Tell the truth Bud.
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03-16-2003, 05:55 AM
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hey Dana, thats a hammer weld. You can see the pattern better if you're holding it in your hands I started with a piece of 5/8" cable and it came out kinda delicate. I've got some 1" cable I'm gonna try next. Welded it in my NC forge, set at 12 1/2 psi. I also lined the bottom with cat litter to protect the bricks from 20 mule team borax. And I'm still grinnin...Bud
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03-16-2003, 07:46 PM
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How did the kitty litter work? NC Tool Co. used to make a special removable ceramic plate that fit in the bottom of the forge for 5 or 6 bucks, to keep the melted borax off the forge liner. They work pretty well.
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