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Active ImageAfter many months of construction (and a few setbacks) we welcome a new addition to the workshop - the hydraulic press. This machine puts about 25 tons of pressure on hot steel - forge welding with ease.

Initial tests in making damascus billets have come in about 16 times faster than by hand, without rushing! We didn't even break a sweat in making the first 180 layer billet. This should get faster as we get some practice. 

It is the strong silent type and complains much less than a striker, and will dramtically lift productivity levels in the shop.

This press makes damascus courses accessable to students of the Tharwa Valley Forge.

Now we are looking at making a rolling mill to quickly draw out billets.

Many thanks to Myles and the guys at M and G Industrial for their help, support and advice

 
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Knifemaking Gas Forge

Active ImageTharwa 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.

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