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Thread: Melbourne Blacksmithing FGT
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25th June 2017, 04:29 PM #106
Pagie went away with a repaired, reshaped and now hardened scorp, along with a nice knife.
A few demo mini pocket making knives made and a hook.
Few of the guys made their first hooks to take home.…..Live a Quiet Life & Work with your Hands
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25th June 2017, 07:12 PM #107
Any more pics guys
Come on
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25th June 2017, 07:22 PM #108
Thanks to Dale for hosting a great day. Also thanks to his mentor and offsider for their assistance on the day as well.
Here is my first attempt at blacksmithing:
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It might not look as fancy as Dave's, but I started with round stock, had to transition both ends to square to taper them then transition one end back to round before bending the shape. I made up for a plain looking design by finding a nice piece of wood as a background for the photo. I think we both did well for first timers thanks to the great instruction we received.
It was a great day with friends learning the basics of new skills.
When are you running the "advanced basic" course Dale?
Cheers
DougI got sick of sitting around doing nothing - so I took up meditation.
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25th June 2017, 07:37 PM #109
Looks like everyone had a ball.
I was expecting all the spectators would have grabbed a hammer to beat the hell out of some steel and make some DamascusNeil____________________________________________Every day presents an opportunity to learn something new
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25th June 2017, 07:51 PM #110
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25th June 2017, 07:56 PM #111
Matt, I think Dave was the only one taking sneaky stealth photos.
Dave, I ran your proposal of private lessons in trade for some home repairs past the Missus and she wants to know when can we start. Lol.
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25th June 2017, 07:58 PM #112
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25th June 2017, 08:56 PM #113
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25th June 2017, 10:38 PM #114
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Thanks Dale for a great day, notwithstanding the cold.
Learned a lot but the main lesson I learned is that I ought to stick to wood turning and not take up blacksmithing as an additional hobby.
Peter.
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26th June 2017, 11:42 AM #115
It was a great day, thanks everyone.
I am learning, slowley.
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6th July 2017, 11:43 PM #116
A week after Dale's get together I had an opportunity to have another go at forging.
I made this forged knife under the guidance of a very talented professional knife maker.
It was a great opportunity to build on the skills i learned with Dale while also breaking out in another direction.
I am very proud of that as a first attempt at forging a knife.I got sick of sitting around doing nothing - so I took up meditation.
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7th July 2017, 08:11 AM #117
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Great work there doug!!
Now I'm just kicking myself more that I couldn't make the gtg....."All the gear and no idea"
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7th July 2017, 10:00 AM #118
Looks great Doug, don't cut yourself.
I am learning, slowley.
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7th July 2017, 10:48 AM #119
What they said. Looks good
DaveTTC
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7th July 2017, 10:52 AM #120
Nice knife Doug.
Talk us through the process, what and how much forging on the blade, grinding, what tang, how did you fit the handle, heat treating etc.
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