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The Ferrum Blog
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Written by Daniel Gentile
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Saturday, 13 February 2010 13:48 |
In between the last few classes and some other work I have just finished three patternwelded knifes:
The first is a small utility knife with my custom "rough-forge-texture" and a fine, precise hollow grind.
The second in line is a small, also "rough-forge-textured" deba hocho (japanese kitchen knife type) with a classic single bevel grind for right hand use.
The third is a high layer count (440 layers), medium sized deba hocho, also with a single bevel, for right hand use.
Details and prices can be found at the online shop: ONLINE SHOP |
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The Ferrum Blog
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Written by Daniel Gentile
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Saturday, 02 January 2010 12:37 |
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Last Updated ( Saturday, 02 January 2010 12:40 )
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The Ferrum Blog
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Written by Daniel Gentile
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Wednesday, 23 December 2009 22:27 |
Ever since I was forced to stop using my old coal forge and switch fully over to gas (LPG) forges a few years ago at the old place I wanted to go back to coal (coke)...
Why? simply put: I prefer it. I guess it is what I used when I was introduced to the art of pattern welding over a decade ago.
It's simply different from gas - it smells different, it looks a lot different, it handles differently.
And I find it a lot nicer during operation compared to a gas forge - also I believe it is a good bit cheaper in operation, at least here, when used for forge welding a lot.
As at the new place, coal would not have been a problem at all, I thought I'd finally go back to using coke as my main source of heat for forging.
At first I thought I would reuse my old rig - however parts of my old, home-made, coal-forge were missing (the whole lower part) and also the table had been modified to accommodate two gas forges.... it would have been a lot of work to set it up again. Luckily I found a good, sturdy coal forge for a fair price and had it delivered today:
 I was seriously happy that just a few days ago I had gotten a 2-ton shop crane... otherwise there would have been no easy way to get the 180kg (~400 pounds) heavy forge from the back of the delivery truck - as the truck had no crane at all.
It's quite a beast, measuring 1m by 1.25m and with it's weight (without blower) it stands very firmly and has a nice touch to it.
Finally the old sturdy blower I have will be put to some serious use again.
Besides moving in the new forge I've almost completed all basic work to the smithy and now the machine shop is still a bit of a mess.
Also the shop finally has a small but working kitchen, complementing the nice coffee bar (which was set up almost the first day).
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Last Updated ( Wednesday, 23 December 2009 22:50 )
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The Ferrum Blog
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Written by Daniel Gentile
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Saturday, 19 December 2009 12:47 |
After finally buying a 2-Ton shop crane I was able to get started with the heavy things.
Before having had a shop crane I had to constantly "McGyver" my way about moving loads above half a ton around the shop or lift machines up and down from various locations.
Maybe I'm getting old and cozy - but let me say, the shop crane was the sweetest addition, since having the glorious idea of getting a good coffee machine.
Here's more photos... and forgive me for the quality of two or three of them (er... I used my mobile phone's camera on some of them.)
Also my chopper finally has gotten some indoor parking space (it's quite cool, being able to drive it into a buildings industrial elevator and then right into my shop.
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Last Updated ( Wednesday, 23 December 2009 22:48 )
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The Ferrum Blog
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Written by Daniel Gentile
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Tuesday, 15 December 2009 21:22 |
Today I've successfully taken down two smaller walls which were located in the area where I have the intention to locate the forge and a small italian coffee bar, featuring my old "Olympia" Espresso Machine.
Even though it doesn't look like it, it is a big improvement since yesterday - and tomorrow more will follow.
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Last Updated ( Wednesday, 23 December 2009 22:49 )
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The Ferrum Blog
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Written by Daniel Gentile
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Tuesday, 15 December 2009 00:27 |
Valid UNTIL the 20th of December 2009
As I am moving to a new location (quite successful to say so) - and that it happens to overlap with this years christmas season I'd like to take this as an opportunity to offer you a special deal:
8% Rebate on any type of forging class, if you book and pay until the 20th of December 2009
10% on any type of Knife, Sword or other Cutlery, also valid if you order and pay until the 20th of December 2009 |
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Last Updated ( Monday, 21 December 2009 00:07 )
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