I thought for ladder pattern you actually have to cut into the layers, how does pressing into it make the ladder pattern, or do you then grind it down?
Just starting again, but I was a toolmaker before I became an engineer. I have my Uncles used 1882 cast iron coal forge. I plan on making my power hammer and my press. Which one do you think is better? I am going to try and make my forge/machine/wood working shop all run by an overhead belt. Not sure about the power system yet. have an old 42hp Wisconsin engine, or a steam engine. going to be fun.
I have a silly question, I have seen other smiths use power hammers to draw out the billets. why do you use a press instead, what makes it your preference? many thanks
Hi Walter. How much of a factor is the press weight, or hammer weight for a power hammer? Say I want to make cutlery, or even Damascus swords. Is there a minimum size of hammer or forge press?
Question How many HP is the motor running the Hydraulic pump? what size are your Cylinder/s to get 30T ? I am in the process of getting a the parts I need. I have done some calculaitons but before I spend any more money I wanted to make sure I have done the math right.
Hey Walter. How does the ladder pattern work on the press? Do you put the fullers in and then grind down the humps until it's flat again? I just got my press built a month ago or so and started making damascus and I'm excited to give it a try. Thanks!
I like your channel Walter but this video sir is like you just made your first video. No thumbs up here but no way will I do a thumbs down because you do such better videos than this
The highly technical items like "squashing stuff out sideways" is why I love this channel lol
Walt, this was a little more of what I was talking about. Seeing you in the forge and beating steel into the desired shape. Thanks.
can you make a video about the benefits and disadvantages of hydraulic presses/ power hammers/ rollung mills (If that is the correct term)?
When it comes to ladder patterns, has anyone ever tried random directional and depths of the grooves?
I thought for ladder pattern you actually have to cut into the layers, how does pressing into it make the ladder pattern, or do you then grind it down?
Hi Walter, I was wondering if you would do a tutorial for making a european longsword or saber? Great video and thanks for all your help.
Just starting again, but I was a toolmaker before I became an engineer. I have my Uncles used 1882 cast iron coal forge.
I plan on making my power hammer and my press. Which one do you think is better?
I am going to try and make my forge/machine/wood working shop all run by an overhead belt. Not sure about the power system yet. have an old 42hp Wisconsin engine, or a steam engine. going to be fun.
just saw the forged in fire episode, too bad you did not get to make the naginata in your home forge.
thinking about a press what speed on the ram? in. per min. or feet per sec. or furlong per fortnight. And what about the ton's or the ram size thanks
Do the die pieces have to be hardened or can they just made of mild steel?
I have a silly question, I have seen other smiths use power hammers to draw out the billets. why do you use a press instead, what makes it your preference? many thanks
A press can be a lot more powerful and it doesn't disturb every neighbor within a mile radius.
Do you often show up at riverside? I go there often.
What is the minimum size (tonnage) press suitable for forging?
TrollForge depends on what your forging and the size of it.
Levi Blackwood while obviously true, not very helpful...
TrollForge I've heard 20 tons...however I neither own one nor have I used one. Perhaps 1 day sooner than later
Walter, I watch Forged in Fire but have not seen "your" episode. Can you give us the specific episode and series - would love to watch it.
Bobby W seaon 3 ep 14 if im correct
Bobby W don't!! you won't like what happens!!😡😡
THanks!
Hi Walter. How much of a factor is the press weight, or hammer weight for a power hammer? Say I want to make cutlery, or even Damascus swords. Is there a minimum size of hammer or forge press?
Just build my own press and 30 tons work pretty well. Anything far below, meh ... for hammers, I worked with 120kg and it was pretty awesome too.
Question How many HP is the motor running the Hydraulic pump? what size are your Cylinder/s to get 30T ? I am in the process of getting a the parts I need. I have done some calculaitons but before I spend any more money I wanted to make sure I have done the math right.
Used power hammer or brand new hydraulic press?
opinions VVV
This is the first time I've noticed that his eyes are the exact same colour as his shirt
Hey Walter. How does the ladder pattern work on the press? Do you put the fullers in and then grind down the humps until it's flat again? I just got my press built a month ago or so and started making damascus and I'm excited to give it a try. Thanks!
nice video.... wish i had a press..
do You need to harden the Dies ?
Walt Lars yes!
Thanks
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I like your channel Walter but this video sir is like you just made your first video. No thumbs up here but no way will I do a thumbs down because you do such better videos than this
Why activate notification when you can be this early on your own :D
Bubble gum welds!🤓
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First. Please pin this for no reason. Good vid by the way