need a chunk of damascus

SVanderkolff

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I need a piece of damascus 1..5" X 1.5" X 12" approx. It needs to be very active as it will be used for ferrules and butt caps. It does not need to be hardenable (is that even a word), in fact the softer it is the better as in most cases I will be turning it on a mini lathe. So that once turned and etched it has a lot of character.
Anyone interested?
OH and I need it quickly. I just broke the tap off inside my last piece on a big dagger order.
Let me know price and timing.
Thanks
Steve
 
Steve, are you looking to use the "end grain" for the pattern? In my limited experience, it isn't all that easy to get a lot of activity on all sides. Also, 1.5 x 1.5 x 12 Is a big piece. I typically start off with 1.5 x 6 stock stacked as hihg as 3 inches, which would give you a piece like you are lookin for only if their was no waste in the forge welding proces, which there always is. Most guys may have to make 2 billets unless you get it from someone with a BIG power hammer. :biggrin:
 
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