Quench Tank Ideas - Bladesmith's Forum Board
Apr 26, 2016 · This is one of the VERY rare instances I'd suggest using a semisolid quenchant like Goddard's Goop (roughly equal parts paraffin wax and bacon grease/Crisco with a bit of ATF thrown in, mixed warm and allowed to set) in a shallow pan long enough for the blade but short enough for the handles to project over the ends.
Quenched with Rutlands asking advice - Bladesmith's Forum Board
Oct 29, 2012 · You would have gotten a similar effect without the clay. 5160 will show a straight hardening line if edge-quenched in either oil or Goddard's Goop. If you want hamon, try to use older (1960-1990) US-made pickup truck axles if you have to use scrap.
grrrrr..... blade won't harden - Bladesmith's Forum Board
Jan 26, 2005 · My quenchant has been olive oil, I recently switched to "Goddards goop" at about 40 parrafin to 60 oil with about a Tbsp of dishwashing detergent thrown in for good measure.
Bluing / Blackening of steel - Fit and Finish - Bladesmith's Forum …
Jan 30, 2021 · When the fittings come back out, they're pretty much jet-black! Link: He talks about "bluing salts" at some point, perhaps in another video.. I don't remember. Anyone able to explain the ingredients of this "goop"? Sincerely, Alveprins.
Osmund knife - Show and Tell - Bladesmith's Forum Board
Aug 17, 2023 · That does make sense! And that waterproofing goop recipe is what I and many others use as a finish on ornamental ironwork. I love the smell, especially when applied to hot iron... And I love that sheath! The stitching really sets it apart.
Traditional Hatori Polishing Tips - Bladesmith's Forum Board
Jan 24, 2014 · Speaking from experience, you're not going to get a traditional polish with modern abrasives. There's just something about tojiru goop, and fingerstones that does things that nothing else will. My theory is that modern abrasives are too uniform and too hard to break down properly. Also, don't forget to make or buy decent nugui. Dry iron oxide artist pigments make a …
Leather Grip on Swords - Bladesmith's Forum Board
Oct 1, 2009 · Leather Grip on Swords By peter johnsson October 1, 2009 in Fit and Finish Share Followers 1 Prev 1 2 3 Next Page 2 of 3
Cutlers resin - Fit and Finish - Bladesmith's Forum Board
Nov 2, 2023 · I found an old thread (Tai Goo is part of it, that's how old) about cutlers resin recipe's, but I'm wondering if there is any new info around. I have a piece of some sort of antelope horn (Springbok I think) that is mostly hollow. I'd like …
quenching/differential heat treating a sword blade
Nov 6, 2010 · Wow! Quite a learning curve, from wee knives to big ones! I had anticipated an edge quench in a roof gutter filled with a Wayne Goddard-type goop. If I need to quench vertically, I have a few questions regarding volume.
Knife with pleistocene bone handle - Bladesmith's Forum Board
Jun 15, 2024 · I want to do proper medieval leather dyeing sometime, but that's another project. I first finished the sheath end and thong more neatly, and then applied the leather dye. I picked dark red, emulating madder dye, of which I've seen examples getting this dark if well done. The sheath was then sealed with goop (beeswax, lineseed oil, turpentine).