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Post by Onimusha on Apr 21, 2013 3:49:31 GMT
Do hotwheelz count?
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Post by Lonely Wolf Forge on Apr 21, 2013 3:59:59 GMT
hahahhahahhahha
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Post by Onimusha on Apr 21, 2013 4:04:10 GMT
Saito, how efficient is that paint can forge?
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Post by Lonely Wolf Forge on Apr 21, 2013 4:08:57 GMT
for sub 10 inch blades its great if you wanna chat about it IM me on yahoo. xxwes997xx ill show ya how to build one
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Post by Onimusha on Apr 21, 2013 4:13:08 GMT
I'm working with charcoal right now, but I might just do that.
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Post by Lonely Wolf Forge on Apr 21, 2013 4:13:57 GMT
youl save alot of money switching
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Post by Onimusha on Apr 21, 2013 4:17:07 GMT
Doubt it. I make the charcoal myself. Doesn't cost me a dime. It is, however, a time-consuming process. If I start taking commissions, I may not have the time to cut the wood, split it, and make it into charcoal.
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Post by Lonely Wolf Forge on Apr 21, 2013 4:19:11 GMT
oh if your making your own thats the way to go...
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Post by Onimusha on Apr 21, 2013 4:23:29 GMT
Yeah, but cutting and splitting wood in 100° weather is a b@&#h.
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Post by Lonely Wolf Forge on Apr 21, 2013 4:25:34 GMT
heard that...
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Post by GUEST on Apr 21, 2013 4:51:47 GMT
A paint can forge will depend on how thick of metal you're wanting to forge. It does ok on up to 1/4in by 1in. Any thing pass that it takes a long time to heat up. I forged my first few blades using one, then moved up to reils and Z burners you can make yourself. These burner put out a lot more heat and are easier to control.
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Post by Onimusha on Apr 21, 2013 4:54:03 GMT
Ah. Do tell.
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Post by Lonely Wolf Forge on Apr 21, 2013 4:55:16 GMT
like fallen said, once you get up to 1/4 inch its slow. took me like 20 minutes to get a 3 inch wide X 1/4 inch blade up to non magnetic
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Post by Onimusha on Apr 21, 2013 5:03:26 GMT
I've had a few problems with pine charcoal too. Mainly, it takes a lot.
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Post by GUEST on Apr 21, 2013 10:30:16 GMT
Make a Z or reils burner for the same size forge, will only take 2 to 5 minutes.
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Post by aussie-rabbit on Apr 21, 2013 12:35:29 GMT
How many "slashes" do I get ? there is a tiny 70's Honda shell I know of, I'm sure they made them out of recycled fish tins :lol:
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Post by Lonely Wolf Forge on Apr 21, 2013 13:18:24 GMT
you gotta get through the engine block in less than 3 swings :]
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Post by aussie-rabbit on Apr 21, 2013 13:40:22 GMT
How many "slashes" do I get ? there is a tiny 70's Honda shell I know of, I'm sure they made them out of recycled fish tins :lol: [/quote]
you gotta get through the engine block in less than 3 swings :][/quote]
Rats! even "The Holy Hand Grenade of Antioch" got a count of three !
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Post by GUEST on Apr 22, 2013 8:22:05 GMT
How long do you soak your blades during heat treat.
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Post by Lonely Wolf Forge on Apr 22, 2013 12:35:54 GMT
i like to do two hour long tempering cycles, some people have suggested two 2 hour cycles, but ive found it not to be necessary, at least on the blades ive been doing. I did let the big zombie cleaver soak for two full 2 hour sessions though.
as for the initial quench, i just stick it in the oil and leave it until the next blade is ready to stick in. then i let it air cool the rest of the way.
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