danpiotte Posted July 18, 2010 Share Posted July 18, 2010 Does anyone have any experience with sandblasting surfaces as a prep for forge welding? WAXING MOON FORGE The blacksmith and the artist reflect it in their art they forge their creativity closer to the heart. Rush Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jarrett Posted July 19, 2010 Share Posted July 19, 2010 I've wondered the same thing as opposed to grinding. I'll be following your thread to see what those with experience say. CUSTOM KNIVES BY JL RHODES JLRKNIVES ------------------------------------------------------------------------- God bless you. I thank God every day for the freedom to spend time with those I love, and time to pursue this craft. "Adversity is a test for strong men." "What one man can do, so can another." "NO excuses, just do better next time." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
McAhron Posted July 19, 2010 Share Posted July 19, 2010 It works well.Also good for scale removal. N'T McAhron Sqwaukin Vulture Verrinder "to create is to make art" TREMBLING EARTH KNIFE WORKS (website coming soon) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Michael Pikula Posted July 19, 2010 Share Posted July 19, 2010 I was under the impression that grinding the surface prior to forge welding has several advantages over sand blasting. First off you are creating tiny "grooves" for flux to travel in and OUT of of when you do your initial weld, also if there is a divot or depression you can spot it easier when grinding then when blasting, which could trap flux and give you a failed spot.... I've found grinding is faster and easier, but just my experience. But for scale removal, yes, a good sandblaster will do great for cutting back on abrasives and that awesome black dust that coats everything. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dragoncutlery Posted July 19, 2010 Share Posted July 19, 2010 ive done good welds with bar as is from the supplier i did grind the rust off one piece but welded up the rest as is so sand blasting may be a bit over the top Brandon Sawisch bladesmith eagles may soar but weasels don't get sucked in to jet engines Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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