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I quench my Damascus, 1095/15n20 at approx 1450. I have a turkey oven, I purchased at a box store for around $30. Before I start my quench I turn on the oven with canola oil at 340-350, after quench I let the blades soak 3-4 hrs in the oil. Turn off the oven and let the blades cool. Clean up...

Handle material, Culpepper and Co. dlle

Good day forging Saturday was a good day at Gearhart Iron. Fluxless billet cut and forged out in different orientation.:57: From near the front veranda, dlee

Cuz Bruce: try it, you'll like it. Now my pants do not catch fire as often. As far as the scale, after the first weld I grind, cut and stack. Weld the billet only on the tang end, back in the fire at 2350+-. No flux. Wait and soak. As you can see in John' s billet, it welds. From near the front...

Cuz Bruce: If it was not for your generosity and posting your work, I and many others would be lost. Hijack all you want because that is how we all learn. Also, keep those tools rolling. Thanks all, hot forge and soak. From near the front veranda, dlee

On the first weld, raw stock, I do not even grind the mill scale or rust off. All other welds you must grind the forge scale off. I cut and restacked the billet and it was welded solid. As Bob Krammer said it is time and temp. Bob believes the bonding occurs in the forge. We run at 2340-2360...

Good day yo forge Cuz Bruce; I used no flux or anything but heat and the hammer. Started with 5160, L6, 5160, L6, 1065, L6, 1065, L6, 1095, L6 and repeated the process. Billet approximately 1x1/2, x 8 long. Drew it out to 16" and cut it in 8" bars. Now you must grind all forge scale off or I...

Last week the FE gods were not with me. But today, welded 400 layers of alternating W's and straight lines with no flux. Kept the forge +or - 2350 and the layers welded up. Next week I will cut up the billet and restack them so the ends are upright and then will draw it out. Post pictures to...

Ken: Go to International Pen Turners, the casting section. Should find what you need. dlee

Mark: I converted my grinder to 2X72 belt grinder. Then I have placed a cool mist system on the grinder. I can move the cool mist to my belt grinder to keep them cool. dlee

Ed: Where did you get your wheel? thanks dlee

Sir: Your craftsmanship is outstanding. Also your color combos are great. dlee

Bruce: Just ordered one of your gouge tools. Home Depot sells screw in LED bulbs and I replaced all my lights. Still have the overheads, but bench lights that I move around now have LEDs 60 watts. LED will be the only way to go. dlee

Bruce: I went to LED lighting and bought from Amazon Ikea LED lamp, glued on some earth magnets and now I can see. dlee