Two Thoughts: 1) as far as the posts of 1080 powdered steele, you might think of drilling 3/4 of the distance from top to bottom, and offset the post from the opposite direction. 2) You might want to try a longer and narrower piece of high carbon for the base.
As long as your holes aren't directly across from each other you should be able to drill almost right through . Unless you want a separation for looks or something .
Awesome concept and knife. Since you alternated the holes on each side, you can still past center to within 1" of the edge to get longer powdered metal lines in the finished product.
you could drill all the way through tap the holes and use bolts with a high nickel content and maybe twist the billet for something that might be interesting
You should try this again but instead of a 1/8 inch center space, make them the exact same depth but continue to alternate the holes like you did on this one. That way you can get them as close as possible. I imagine that you'll still have an empty space if you do it this way, as sure even if you go the same depth, there will still be some tiny amount of material in the center to create some form of separation. This is an awesome concept and I think that you might be on to something
Man I really think that given a few more attempts this could really lead to something great. maybe drill the holes closer together and have them end past the mid point of the billet so they pass eachother (does that make sense?) and maybe use smaller, and more holes. I really like this idea.
Instead of drilling holes into the top and bottom id be curious about taking a die grinder and cutting trenches along the side and filling with the powdered steel and then doing the rest of the forge welding steps and then you could essentially design your pattern to be what you want although you'd have to consider the squish from forging obviously but it could definitely create something fun. Also it might be fun to cut and restack for another forge weld to further the pattern. Thanks for sharing its definitely a neat idea💡 💥 🔥 🔨 💧 🔪
Great video and I think you have something interesting here. It looks like a saw tooth pattern. I bet you can make some really awesome blades in that pattern when you get the right technique figured out. I love the way it looks.
Nice experiment. Do you think if the powdered steel were to extend deeper through the knife would the blade be easier to break or fracture? I like the idea and pattern. What about just pressing in solid rod into the holes, of a contrasting alloy of course. Thank yo for sharing your concept.
What if you put layers in the holes like powdered steel then a nickel sheet followed by copper then nickel and powdered steel. It's like the Damascus with a copper streak running through it. I know you need nickel in between copper to make it stick to steel at least
The top holes and the bottom holes should have both reached the center line, by that I mean no Gap! And using smaller holes with less gap between might be better. Hope it turns out great
I have a suggestion. use a slightly smaller drill bit.Drill from both sides like you did but instead of stopping at about an eighth of and inch from the middle stop about an eighth of and inch from the opposite side alternating the holes from either side.
I think that is a cool blade and concept I think that would look neater if u stagger the holes and go all the way to the middle on both sides kinda like a tiger stripe pattern
Cut conical holes instead of cylinders. Get them closer together and make them overlap - like 3/4 of the way across, maybe more if you're daring. Tiger stripes.
Wouldnt it be bad, to have that powder steel in the blades edge? Also what might look cool, if you ony drill in from one side and distort the straight lines by hammering the piece from the uper rear edge of the tang to shift the upper portions of the holes further to the tip. giving it kinda of an Zebra look.
Do they make like 1095 rod? Could you drill all the way thru and insert rods thru the bar then weld the top and bottom edges too keep them in? I have no ideal what I'm talking about but just throwing ideas out there.
I love the increasingly precariously balanced fire brick forge doors on these YTer blacksmith videos!
Two Thoughts: 1) as far as the posts of 1080 powdered steele, you might think of drilling 3/4 of the distance from top to bottom, and offset the post from the opposite direction. 2) You might want to try a longer and narrower piece of high carbon for the base.
As long as your holes aren't directly across from each other you should be able to drill almost right through . Unless you want a separation for looks or something .
I was looking for this comment. But that would also get rid of any solid center.
That's exactly what I thought.
Yep! Never seen that before! Looks good man. With some tweaks I bet you can get those designs deeper towards the center. Very cool
Thanks man!
Awesome concept and knife. Since you alternated the holes on each side, you can still past center to within 1" of the edge to get longer powdered metal lines in the finished product.
Pretty interesting idea! Maybe drilling all the way through, and crisscrossing the holes will do something cool!
you could drill all the way through tap the holes and use bolts with a high nickel content and maybe twist the billet for something that might be interesting
@Tom nice.
Interesting indeed.
@Mike Ford My son brought me over 2 dozen stainless steel pony rods off of oilfield frac pumps. They are about 2’ long and 2” in diameter.
309L Stainless bolts would work well. Expensive, but they'd work
That’s some great thinking!
“I’m as excited to see it as both of you are”.... lol. You crack me up! I like the concept!!
Great idea. I am sure lots of potential with varying drill widths, depths and angles.
Neat little project! Always curious to see what you come up with next!
the best part here is the discovery and explanation. no mistakes, just lessons and experience.
You should try this again but instead of a 1/8 inch center space, make them the exact same depth but continue to alternate the holes like you did on this one. That way you can get them as close as possible. I imagine that you'll still have an empty space if you do it this way, as sure even if you go the same depth, there will still be some tiny amount of material in the center to create some form of separation. This is an awesome concept and I think that you might be on to something
Man I really think that given a few more attempts this could really lead to something great. maybe drill the holes closer together and have them end past the mid point of the billet so they pass eachother (does that make sense?) and maybe use smaller, and more holes.
I really like this idea.
Instead of drilling holes into the top and bottom id be curious about taking a die grinder and cutting trenches along the side and filling with the powdered steel and then doing the rest of the forge welding steps and then you could essentially design your pattern to be what you want although you'd have to consider the squish from forging obviously but it could definitely create something fun. Also it might be fun to cut and restack for another forge weld to further the pattern. Thanks for sharing its definitely a neat idea💡 💥 🔥 🔨 💧 🔪
Great video and I think you have something interesting here. It looks like a saw tooth pattern. I bet you can make some really awesome blades in that pattern when you get the right technique figured out. I love the way it looks.
Thanks!!
Nice experiment. Do you think if the powdered steel were to extend deeper through the knife would the blade be easier to break or fracture? I like the idea and pattern. What about just pressing in solid rod into the holes, of a contrasting alloy of course. Thank yo for sharing your concept.
Good experiment, and thanks for sharing it with us. Can't say I'm too fond of the pattern, but I can see the potential once you tweak the process.
Yeah, it didn't turn out like I envisioned, but I think it has potential. Thanks for watching
Awesome experiment. Can't wait to see where you go with this. 👍🏻
Instead of using powered metal to fill the holes you could friction fit some round stock instead. It would stay in place while it was forge welded.
Concept has a lot of potential. I can envision a tiger striped blade that would be incredible.
I agree!
What if you put layers in the holes like powdered steel then a nickel sheet followed by copper then nickel and powdered steel. It's like the Damascus with a copper streak running through it. I know you need nickel in between copper to make it stick to steel at least
Bigger and more detailed version could be done on a small metal mill with infinite possible variety. This is super nifty.
The top holes and the bottom holes should have both reached the center line, by that I mean no Gap! And using smaller holes with less gap between might be better. Hope it turns out great
I have a suggestion. use a slightly smaller drill bit.Drill from both sides like you did but instead of stopping at about an eighth of and inch from the middle stop about an eighth of and inch from the opposite side alternating the holes from either side.
Moc hezké a velmi zajímavé 👍🏻
“A” + for your efforts 👌
Very cool idea if you alternate holes you can go almost all the way through
I think that is a cool blade and concept I think that would look neater if u stagger the holes and go all the way to the middle on both sides kinda like a tiger stripe pattern
There's a reason that twists and ladders are popular: it works. You might want to check out what Peter Burt is doing with claymascus steel clay.
The concept is interesting i probably would have drilled smaller holes and drilled to the middle if the steel and see what type of effect it has
Great imagination, I'm sure going to try this method. Thanks !!
Great idea! I will try this too, if you don't mind? I hobby blacksmith/bladesmith. Please keep up the great work! More please.
Cool knife …
I would carry it for sure!
love the concept. How about drill all the way and push thru a roundbar?
A round bar made of damascus.
Yeah! I had thought of that
Indeed, and use a reamer, so you can get really close with the fit, even make it a press fit.
Nice! The beginnings of great things to come!
Thanks, I think it's got some potential
would be great to see if you could get the tiger damascus using this method.
If you ran the drill longways then laddered the Damascus it might look really cool
Very cool💪🏼🔥🔥 keep it up maaan!!
You should take the back end of your drill bit and tamp the powder tightly
Cut conical holes instead of cylinders. Get them closer together and make them overlap - like 3/4 of the way across, maybe more if you're daring.
Tiger stripes.
Alternate the holes on each side and drill them past each other.
Love the idea. Maybe go all the way through and weld the holes shut
Wouldnt it be bad, to have that powder steel in the blades edge?
Also what might look cool, if you ony drill in from one side and distort the straight lines by hammering the piece from the uper rear edge of the tang to shift the upper portions of the holes further to the tip. giving it kinda of an Zebra look.
That is truly pretty cool, now let’s go bigger lol
Drill down to 1/8th from the opposite edge since the holes are offset. That would have given overlapping strands of light material.
This is awesome!
You are onto something here! Awesome idea!
that would look pretty neat with a Step bit
That would look good if you twisted it then pressed it back flat, it not bad as it is though.
I think it looks cool as is!
Hey Friend, Is there any way to make a knife/blade with more than one layer of Ball bearings???
In Trinidad we say every fault is a fashion. I like it. There are so any possibilities with this.
What about drilling holes in your stock piece of metal and insert old drill bits (rather than the powdered steel) and forge weld that ?
Or some type of round stock
Do they make like 1095 rod? Could you drill all the way thru and insert rods thru the bar then weld the top and bottom edges too keep them in? I have no ideal what I'm talking about but just throwing ideas out there.
1095 wire exists. Not sure about heavier gauge rod. You could just forge some out I would think. Probably cheaper and easier than hunting some down
Good job🙏
If you drill everyone spot you could eaven bypass the holes so it would be very visable
Why don't you drill slightly over center on alternating holes
This
Nice job 👍.
Thanks!
Maybe meet the holes in the middle. If offset, they would better?
Fill the holes with old drill bits and metal powder.
Because u didnt drill all the holes and did alternate holes you could have drilled almost to the end of the billet instead of the middle.
This is true... I was thinking I wanted/needed a solid spine down the center, but probably would have worked fine anyway..
Put little needles in the holes filled with powder on a larger piece of metal
"I'm just as excited as both of YOU are." 😆🤣
Feather Damascus using copper nickel steel 🤔
You could've just dipped it in the powdered steel to fill the holes mate
Surprised Tyrell hasnt told you what you did wrong yet like he does everyone else
As excited as both of us were
Then the little knife practiced some jaunty jumping at the end of the video...
"Pothole Damascus"
Sweet beans!!
Never know until you try.
That's right
Hell send it to me and I'll put a handle on it and be Proud
5:00 thank me later.
After Action Review lol you must have been an NCO.
I'm wearing that same shirt lol
@Bobby Hempel yep!
@Fire Creek Forge the brown blue and white pearl snap.
It's my favorite!
If you're going to skip every other mark and alternate couldn't you drill well past center?
Yep!