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Damascus (Basic)

Sunday, 07 December 2008, 09:00 - 17:00

Active Image This is a one day introductory course in making pattern welded (damascus) steel.

After an introduction to metallurgy and theory of pattern making, you will begin forge welding a 20 layer billet of 1055 and 15N20 steel, using our hydraulic press. Once fused into a single block and drawn out, it will be cut into three, restacked and welded into a 60 layer billet. This is repeated untill you have a 180 layer billet.

The billet will then be cut in half and a different pattern worked into each piece before drawing out the billets to their final shape. They are then ground flat and acid etched to reveal the pattening.

The course goes for one day from 9am until 5pm. For starting dates of next courses see the upcoming courses list on the side panel.

Cost - $440 (incl GST)

It is not necessary to have previous experience in forging for this course. You will keep the billets made for future projects.

There is a limit of only two places per course.

Active Image 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

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“The viscosity of your heat treat oil determines the slow or fast quench. Burnt motor oil is slow - add 6% diesel fuel and it is faster (this will work for spring steels).”
-Jerry Fisk

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Knifemaking Gas Forge

Active Image Tharwa Valley Forge is pleased to offer our propane powered knife making forges. These forges are the same design as used in our courses. Dimensions are 30cm long with a 24cm wide barrel chamber. Custom sizes are available on request. The forges come fully lined with a gas burner and fittings. You just nned to add a gas bottle. It gets up to welding temperature in 10 minutes and has a good reducing atmosphere for forging Damascus. Clean, compact and fast way to forge your own blades.