02-05-2019, 04:55 PM
Thanks Mike... I am sure there are master TIG welders out there that could make it a hell of a lot better looking.
My goal was just to get a good mix of the 3 metals involved, and good penetration through the weld.
Stainless likes to warp a lot when welding, so I had to weld about .5 to 1 inch, flip it, .5 to 1 inch, flip it ...
One day I will get into forging and do it proper, but, I had to use what I have to satisfy my curiosity.
It is also my last O1 tool steel blade because it is really quite difficult to heat treat -- if you do it properly.
A good use of some scraps nonetheless.
Now where is that fitbit?
My goal was just to get a good mix of the 3 metals involved, and good penetration through the weld.
Stainless likes to warp a lot when welding, so I had to weld about .5 to 1 inch, flip it, .5 to 1 inch, flip it ...
One day I will get into forging and do it proper, but, I had to use what I have to satisfy my curiosity.
It is also my last O1 tool steel blade because it is really quite difficult to heat treat -- if you do it properly.
A good use of some scraps nonetheless.
Now where is that fitbit?