Those are impressive results from a 5 ton press. You do a great job explaining what you are doing and why. Your shots of the ground diamond pattern on the billet were really informative as to how deep you should go and did a great job of showing how grinding at an angle really separates the diamonds. Loved seeing that. Subscribing.
Nice job, your press build is what inspired me to build a 5 ton log splitter press. I used c channel instead of i beam, works great I make a lot of san mi haven't tried Damascus yet.
Propane, a blower, and a properly build ribbon burner, or natural gas. And if you upgrade the press, start with its power, you’ll be wanting another 5t of strength if your gonna use flattening dyes. I have a 12t hand/foot peddle press and to convert it to an auto would be a dream. Also, don’t worry about your layer count on the first Damascus billet, you did it, now it’s time to “go for broke” and do something like 1,000 layers and start it at something like 15-20 layers to start. As for mentioning 2 of the best smiths on RUclips, f yeah 😎 To anyone else reading this comment, do be careful if you try bladesmithing, it’s hot, it’s hard, it’s VERY dangerous. But all too rewarding.
Everything you just said is exactly what I want. I would really like to build a ribbon burner. Also, a 12 ton or even a 20 ton press would be the dream.
Well done. I use a 6.5 ton BiltHard, same deal but still horizontal with 4 1x1 inch solid bars to keep it in line instead of I beams. Up to 44 done on 3rd damascus. I suggest a wider flat die to take out marks.
For better press idea. Put some big springs on the moving jaw, so that it will go down faster. That and get a better hydro dump from car hydro supplier, and it will dump 10x faster. U can also get a 2nd pump to up that press amount.
I would love to do that. I don’t know how to add a 2nd pump though. I’ll have to look into how I can upgrade hydro pump. Thanks for the advice. Do you recommend a certain pump or supplier?
First of all - nice work: good pattern, nice and tight! A suggestion from a sanitary welder: consider autogenously (no filler) TIG welding the leaves and evetually billets together in an inert atmosphere - you won't have to worry about inclusions or porosity from the MIG/Stick welding, especially if you have all the mating surfaces fully flattened and aligned.
@drewdoesart9277 No brother, thank you for teaching and inspiring new bladesmiths with your videos. This is how I started. 5 years ago, I started researching blacksmithing. I watched thousands of videos like this, but few were as informative. It's because of people like you that I was able to start my craft a year ago. Information and techniques taught through these videos. I have excelled because of people like you Know you ate appreciated brother
I absolutely loooooove the pattern! It's gorgeous 😍 I was already subscribed but the Skeleton almost made me want to do it again lol so cute. I am so excited to see the final product, It's going to be as amazing as the billet.
You’ll be building another cause even with the drawing does it will be a lot of work every time you use it You have the skills required to build say a 20 ton and smash it with full size flat dies in it You got it bro 😎
I would love to build a 20 Ton Press. My big goals are to build a heat treat oven, and build a 20 ton press. My goodness, it would be great to smash the whole billet in one go.
I was worried about that. I even tried to turn up my voice and turn down the music. I’m glad I did that or it would’ve probably been worse. Thank you for your input though. I will make sure next video I do versions without music.
I won't lie, when I saw the HORRIBLE job welding the plates together at the start I had 0 faith in this guy but he did it. I guess welding and forging are two different skills.
I agree 100% welding is not my strong suit. That’s why I had a friend of mine help me weld the frame for the press. I didn’t trust myself on that part.
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Nice job!
Thank you.
Those are impressive results from a 5 ton press. You do a great job explaining what you are doing and why. Your shots of the ground diamond pattern on the billet were really informative as to how deep you should go and did a great job of showing how grinding at an angle really separates the diamonds. Loved seeing that. Subscribing.
Thank you so much, I really appreciate it. I’m glad you liked the camera angles too. That’s awesome. Thank you.
SUCCESS! Be proud. Looks great. 👍🍻
Thank you so much. I really appreciate it.
THIS WAS AWESOME!! It came out beautiful and the press is super cool!
Thanks Chaser!
Can't wait to see this as a blade. You do such awesome work and explain everything well.
Thank you. 🙏 I really appreciate it.
Nice job, your press build is what inspired me to build a 5 ton log splitter press. I used c channel instead of i beam, works great I make a lot of san mi haven't tried Damascus yet.
That’s really awesome! Thank you. I really appreciate it.
Propane, a blower, and a properly build ribbon burner, or natural gas. And if you upgrade the press, start with its power, you’ll be wanting another 5t of strength if your gonna use flattening dyes. I have a 12t hand/foot peddle press and to convert it to an auto would be a dream. Also, don’t worry about your layer count on the first Damascus billet, you did it, now it’s time to “go for broke” and do something like 1,000 layers and start it at something like 15-20 layers to start. As for mentioning 2 of the best smiths on RUclips, f yeah 😎
To anyone else reading this comment, do be careful if you try bladesmithing, it’s hot, it’s hard, it’s VERY dangerous. But all too rewarding.
Everything you just said is exactly what I want. I would really like to build a ribbon burner. Also, a 12 ton or even a 20 ton press would be the dream.
Fantastic!!
Thank you
Well done. I use a 6.5 ton BiltHard, same deal but still horizontal with 4 1x1 inch solid bars to keep it in line instead of I beams. Up to 44 done on 3rd damascus. I suggest a wider flat die to take out marks.
I definitely need to play around with some new dies. I’d really like to upgrade the hydraulic pump. I wish I could get just a little more power.
Yeah man good job. It definitely worked.
😮 That's so cool! Can't wait to see the blade!
For better press idea. Put some big springs on the moving jaw, so that it will go down faster. That and get a better hydro dump from car hydro supplier, and it will dump 10x faster. U can also get a 2nd pump to up that press amount.
I would love to do that. I don’t know how to add a 2nd pump though. I’ll have to look into how I can upgrade hydro pump. Thanks for the advice. Do you recommend a certain pump or supplier?
Nice work!
Thank you. I really appreciate it.
First of all - nice work: good pattern, nice and tight! A suggestion from a sanitary welder: consider autogenously (no filler) TIG welding the leaves and evetually billets together in an inert atmosphere - you won't have to worry about inclusions or porosity from the MIG/Stick welding, especially if you have all the mating surfaces fully flattened and aligned.
A TIG welder is what I’d really like. One day I’ll get one. I need a lot of practice welding all together.
Very cool. I just starting hand forging damascus 2 days ago. Awesome work
That’s awesome. Thank you.
@drewdoesart9277 No brother, thank you for teaching and inspiring new bladesmiths with your videos. This is how I started. 5 years ago, I started researching blacksmithing. I watched thousands of videos like this, but few were as informative. It's because of people like you that I was able to start my craft a year ago. Information and techniques taught through these videos. I have excelled because of people like you
Know you ate appreciated brother
Very interesting. Love the skeleton!
Thank you.
It would be cool to build a threaded, adjustable stop to limit how far your press opens to save time. Cool video!
I thought about setting up a clamp 🗜️ on each side. To stop it from lowering too much. That might help.
I absolutely loooooove the pattern! It's gorgeous 😍 I was already subscribed but the Skeleton almost made me want to do it again lol so cute. I am so excited to see the final product, It's going to be as amazing as the billet.
Thank you. I really appreciate it.
2:29 I think you mean carbon monoxide.
😬 yes. I also called the billet a blade too. Lol I didn’t catch that one though. Thank you for pointing that out.
You’ll be building another cause even with the drawing does it will be a lot of work every time you use it
You have the skills required to build say a 20 ton and smash it with full size flat dies in it
You got it bro 😎
I would love to build a 20 Ton Press. My big goals are to build a heat treat oven, and build a 20 ton press. My goodness, it would be great to smash the whole billet in one go.
i had used one before, its taking to much heat and time compare to my DIY tire hammer i made.
I thought about doing a power hammer. But I live in residential neighborhood. My neighbors would kill me lol
The music drowns out your voice.
No need for the music.
I was worried about that. I even tried to turn up my voice and turn down the music. I’m glad I did that or it would’ve probably been worse. Thank you for your input though. I will make sure next video I do versions without music.
I won't lie, when I saw the HORRIBLE job welding the plates together at the start I had 0 faith in this guy but he did it. I guess welding and forging are two different skills.
I agree 100% welding is not my strong suit. That’s why I had a friend of mine help me weld the frame for the press. I didn’t trust myself on that part.
@@drewdoesart9277 like all things practice makes perfect bro. Keep at it! You're doing it which is more than most can say!