Hi,
I am new to the forging part of knife making, but I have a source for some carbon steel (round) bands out of concrete pipe. Is there a way to get pieces of these 'bands' and forge them together? They are about 1/4" to 5/16" in diameter. I have some experience making pattern welded steel, so I was wondering if you could fit them closely together and possibly put some sort of nickel content rods with it and make some sort of Damascus?? I know inclusions are always a concern, so I didn't know if the small gaps when putting the rounds together would pose a problem? Any Ideas??
Thanks
I am new to the forging part of knife making, but I have a source for some carbon steel (round) bands out of concrete pipe. Is there a way to get pieces of these 'bands' and forge them together? They are about 1/4" to 5/16" in diameter. I have some experience making pattern welded steel, so I was wondering if you could fit them closely together and possibly put some sort of nickel content rods with it and make some sort of Damascus?? I know inclusions are always a concern, so I didn't know if the small gaps when putting the rounds together would pose a problem? Any Ideas??
Thanks