ricky_arthur
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Well, I thought before I tried to do a hammon on the large Bowie I'm working on, I Should probably try it on something first. So I decided to risk the Blade I did the file work on the handle. I coated with a thin layer of furnace cement diluted with water. Then coated the blade and spine with the undiluted cement and let it dry. Then I just did my usual heat treat on my home made Coal forge. After two 2 hour tempers I had to run back to work so Hurried and sanded one side a little and rubbed some lemon juice on it. After 10 minutes I knew I had SOMETHING happening.
So I took it back home and Tried some heated Vinegar. This is after 2 soaks for 10 minutes.
All I have is 2000 grit wet dry sand paper so I'm not sure how to finish it off But I'm pretty pumped with how it looks. The hammon followed my clay coating exactly. Almost wish I had tried some detail.
Now to see how it comes out.
So I took it back home and Tried some heated Vinegar. This is after 2 soaks for 10 minutes.
All I have is 2000 grit wet dry sand paper so I'm not sure how to finish it off But I'm pretty pumped with how it looks. The hammon followed my clay coating exactly. Almost wish I had tried some detail.
Now to see how it comes out.
