From Saturday, 04 October 2008 - 09:00 To Sunday, 05 October 2008 - 17:00 Every day
This
intensive weekend course is an introduction to Pattern Welded or Damascus
steel. You will learn techniques in welding, folding and patterning
beautiful and unique steel. We'll be using a hydraulic power press to make the
welds and draw down the billets.
You
will make two billets and two forged blades to keep and finish
into knives. The billets will allow you to make a number of other
knives in the future either by forging or stock removal.
The
course goes from Saturday morning until Sunday Afternoon.
Cost - $880 (incl GST)
Some
experience in knifemaking or blacksmithing is an advantage for the course.
There is a limit of only two places per course.
Billets
will be a minimum of 150 layers of contrasting steels. You will be able
to try a number of patterns including ladder, pool and eye, butterfly
and maiden hair.
Cost includes: Tuition, insurance, materials, use of tools, workshop consumables, safety gear, tea and coffee.
Need to bring: Lunch, appropriate clothing and covered footwear
Location: Tharwa Valley Forge Contact: Karim 02 6235 5622
“Woolwash is an excellent soap for cleaning hands from grinding grit” -Thomas Gerner
Essential Supplies
From our Store
Knifemaking Steel
High carbon steel for bladesmithing. Excellent for forging and heat treating. The steel works well under the hammer and the size is perfect for a range of small to medium blade. This is a simple steel that is oil quenched and shows hamon lines very clearly when heat treated correctly. Perfect for Japanese style blades. You should get between 4 and 6 blades per length. 15N20 is the same as 1075 with an additional 2% nickel. It makes a high contrast pattern when combined with either 1075 or 1055 in Damascus steel.
1055 - 4mm x 25mm x 530mm (annealed) 400g - $10 per length
1075 - 3mm x 25mm x 450mm (spring tempered) 250g - $15 per length
15N20 - 2mm x 25mm x 500mm (annealed) 200g - $15 per length
Postage/freight extra. This is in limited supply so contact us now to order.
