worn chains for knifemaking.

[NuViking]

Hi there. I am collecting all the worn out non oring chains fro forging into knives. I am also interested in coil springs from shocks and frontends. I am sorry I cant pay anything for them but will promise you that I will forge you a nice little handy knife out of parts you send to me to make the deal good.
send me a PM and I will get back to you as soon as I can.
Cheers NuViking Neo tribal bladesmith.

[kek_63]

Hey,

You lookin' for bike parts only? Cause my dad has a bunch of old farm equip you could glean pieces from. He's about 25mi NE of Saskatoon - I can hook you up if you're interested (although I'm sure you've got lots of local packrats too).

Both of my Grandpas grew up in Blacksmith shops. I would love to know more about the art. I know metalworking is in the blood, but I do all mine cold (CNC milling and turning). Someday when I'm out visiting my folks I'd like to stop by and see your work.

Later,
Keith

[tree]

Originally Posted by NuViking

Hi there. I am collecting all the worn out non oring chains fro forging into knives. I am also interested in coil springs from shocks and frontends. I am sorry I cant pay anything for them but will promise you that I will forge you a nice little handy knife out of parts you send to me to make the deal good.
send me a PM and I will get back to you as soon as I can.
Cheers NuViking Neo tribal bladesmith.

show us some pics of them damascus blades you are forging. I know some make them out of old wire rope, that makes me think they would be prone to porosity(sp) or contaminates? I guess if it is hot enough and a heavy enough hammer all that grease and ferros oxode would be pushed out ..

[NuViking]

I have a great supply of chains from farm amchiners. Its just the fact that motorcycle chains would be cooler. I would love the company kek.
Hi tree. Actual there is a few tricks to cable damascus. The first thing is when you cut them you have to weld the ends shut. so using a torch is the trick. Then unwind the cable a little heat and knock teh crap out on teh anvil till it comes clean tehn retighten. The big trick is to forge welding is to lightly tap til it forms a bond then start to lay some power to it. I dont have any current work to show. I have a couple of billets made out of a chev 305 timing chain. a couple of chainsaw chain billets getting ready for the corge and a couple of coil spring and roller chain billets patialy welded.
I sent some pics of some recenat knives that I have finnished. Hope yall like