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Offline kbaknife

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A new project for me
« on: August 06, 2015, 08:49:00 AM »
Something a bit different for me to do - Turkish Twist.
Lots of work, and most of the billet ends up on the floor!
I forged a billet of 48 layers and then drew it out into five equal lengths.
I'm ready to weld up the bar today.

   

   

   

   


   
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When the last elk vanishes from the hills,
When the last buffalo falls on the plains,
I will hunt mice for I am a hunter and I must have my freedom.
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Offline Lin Rhea

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Re: A new project for me
« Reply #1 on: August 06, 2015, 09:40:00 AM »
Cant wait.   :clapper:
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Offline kbaknife

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Re: A new project for me
« Reply #2 on: August 06, 2015, 05:37:00 PM »
Now I know why Jerry Rados is always grouchy.
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When the last deer disappears into the morning mist,
When the last elk vanishes from the hills,
When the last buffalo falls on the plains,
I will hunt mice for I am a hunter and I must have my freedom.
Chief Joseph

Offline Lin Rhea

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Re: A new project for me
« Reply #3 on: August 06, 2015, 07:17:00 PM »
Oh no    :saywhat:
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TGMM Family of the Bow
Dwyer Dauntless longbow 50 @ 28
Ben Pearson recurve 50 @ 28
Tall Tines Recurve 47@28
McCullough Griffin longbow 43@28

Offline kbaknife

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Re: A new project for me
« Reply #4 on: August 06, 2015, 08:45:00 PM »
It's just a whole lot of work.
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When the last deer disappears into the morning mist,
When the last elk vanishes from the hills,
When the last buffalo falls on the plains,
I will hunt mice for I am a hunter and I must have my freedom.
Chief Joseph

Offline Lin Rhea

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Re: A new project for me
« Reply #5 on: August 13, 2015, 07:54:00 AM »
How's this one going Karl?
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TGMM Family of the Bow
Dwyer Dauntless longbow 50 @ 28
Ben Pearson recurve 50 @ 28
Tall Tines Recurve 47@28
McCullough Griffin longbow 43@28

Offline kbaknife

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Re: A new project for me
« Reply #6 on: August 13, 2015, 08:37:00 AM »
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Originally posted by Lin Rhea:
How's this one going Karl?
Everything - most everything - is just fine.
In fact, it's turning out so well that I'm thrilled.
I got ready to harden it yesterday and was pre-setting my heat treat oven for tempering and something wasn't right with the controller.
After a little investigation, the circuit board is corrupt, so I had to order a new one.
I decided to not harden the knife until I get that back up and running on Saturday.

Not sure if you saw my comments on Facebook, but in the heat of passion - being my first time - I twisted all of the bars the same direction on the first billet.
So, I had to make another entire billet, forge everything down and twist it all the other direction.
The good news, of course, is that I now have enough Turkish for another knife.
I even made one of my small billets, but ended up with a full 9" fighter that I had to smash down to stay under 2" wide.
I'm excited.
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When the last deer disappears into the morning mist,
When the last elk vanishes from the hills,
When the last buffalo falls on the plains,
I will hunt mice for I am a hunter and I must have my freedom.
Chief Joseph

Offline Lin Rhea

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Re: A new project for me
« Reply #7 on: August 13, 2015, 10:57:00 AM »
It sounds like it's going your way. Take some pictures as you go.
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Dwyer Dauntless longbow 50 @ 28
Ben Pearson recurve 50 @ 28
Tall Tines Recurve 47@28
McCullough Griffin longbow 43@28

Offline kbaknife

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Re: A new project for me
« Reply #8 on: August 13, 2015, 05:17:00 PM »
My buddy - Bobby Matherly - will be over Saturday when I harden it.
I'll get some pictures then.
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When the last deer disappears into the morning mist,
When the last elk vanishes from the hills,
When the last buffalo falls on the plains,
I will hunt mice for I am a hunter and I must have my freedom.
Chief Joseph

Offline kbaknife

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Re: A new project for me
« Reply #9 on: August 13, 2015, 10:18:00 PM »
I had a customer off Trad Gang stop by on his way to Canada for a fishing trip.
We wanted to see the Turkish so I did a quick etch on the unhardened blade.
It leaves a little to the imagination right now, but you'll get the idea.
 


 
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When the last deer disappears into the morning mist,
When the last elk vanishes from the hills,
When the last buffalo falls on the plains,
I will hunt mice for I am a hunter and I must have my freedom.
Chief Joseph

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Re: A new project for me
« Reply #10 on: August 13, 2015, 10:58:00 PM »
Wow.. Can't wait.

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Offline Lin Rhea

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Re: A new project for me
« Reply #11 on: August 14, 2015, 08:14:00 AM »
Looks great Karl.   :campfire:
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Dwyer Dauntless longbow 50 @ 28
Ben Pearson recurve 50 @ 28
Tall Tines Recurve 47@28
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Offline Thadbow

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Re: A new project for me
« Reply #12 on: August 14, 2015, 04:43:00 PM »
That is awesome!  I am really drawn to that cross pattern you have running up along the edge.
Love that portable I-beam cart you have also!
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Offline gudspelr

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Re: A new project for me
« Reply #13 on: August 15, 2015, 12:23:00 AM »
Suuuuuper cool  :) . Love Turkish Twist...

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Offline Track

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Re: A new project for me
« Reply #14 on: August 15, 2015, 10:40:00 AM »
Looking goooood!
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Offline kbaknife

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Re: A new project for me
« Reply #15 on: August 16, 2015, 05:43:00 PM »
I truly am quite pleased with how she came out:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 
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When the last deer disappears into the morning mist,
When the last elk vanishes from the hills,
When the last buffalo falls on the plains,
I will hunt mice for I am a hunter and I must have my freedom.
Chief Joseph

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Re: A new project for me
« Reply #16 on: August 16, 2015, 05:52:00 PM »
:eek:  

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"Before you get down on yourself  because you don't have the things you want, think of all the things you DON'T want that you don't have."

You'll notice the "luckiest" elk hunters have worn out boots.

Offline Lin Rhea

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Re: A new project for me
« Reply #17 on: August 16, 2015, 09:22:00 PM »
It's a beauty!
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TGMM Family of the Bow
Dwyer Dauntless longbow 50 @ 28
Ben Pearson recurve 50 @ 28
Tall Tines Recurve 47@28
McCullough Griffin longbow 43@28

Offline KSCATTRAPR

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Re: A new project for me
« Reply #18 on: August 16, 2015, 11:06:00 PM »
Wow, that's simply amazing!
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Offline Track

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Re: A new project for me
« Reply #19 on: August 16, 2015, 11:33:00 PM »
Beautiful. Something truly different from any pattern I've seen.
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