Sam Salvati Posted May 24, 2011 Share Posted May 24, 2011 So, first let me say thanks to Aldo Bruno and Bob Eggerling. Without either of them I could not have managed to fulfill one of my life goals. Aldo introduced me to Bob and he allowed us to come over and hang out and helped us figure out how to put a nice eye in the hammer head blanks. Bob Eggerling, in case you've been living under a ROCK, is one of the world's premiere damascus makers, and IMO a true artist. He is also a top shelf tool builder, his hydraulic presses are second to none and he has alot of other neat tips and tricks around his shop that are really cool. Here's photos: Aldo and Bob's hammer, the first Say Mak imported into the US A Hammer bob's working on that has a mosaic damascus panel on the back Let not the swords of good and free men be reforged into plowshares, but may they rest in a place of honor; ready, well oiled and God willing unused. For if the price of peace becomes licking the boots of tyrants, then "To Arms!" I say, and may the fortunes of war smile upon patriots Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sam Salvati Posted May 24, 2011 Author Share Posted May 24, 2011 Then we went to visit Dave Martell Dave had some nice knives in the works Then we went to a scrapyard, that was AMAZING And what did we find? Yes that is a vat of damascus billet cutoffs Aldo picked this up, 12"x12"x18" A2!!!! And these: we got the hammers done, all before lunch! And Bob MOST EXCELLENTLY sourced perfect handles for us: And the man himself "Smitty" And here's hammer #1 They are forged and heat treated 1045, with a hickory handle and weigh in between 2.2 and 2.5 pounds. BIG THANKS TO MY FRIENDS BOB AND ALDO!!!!:thumbup::thumbup::thumbup: I feel so lucky and blessed Let not the swords of good and free men be reforged into plowshares, but may they rest in a place of honor; ready, well oiled and God willing unused. For if the price of peace becomes licking the boots of tyrants, then "To Arms!" I say, and may the fortunes of war smile upon patriots Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sam Salvati Posted May 24, 2011 Author Share Posted May 24, 2011 I didn't get a chance to photo some of Bob's damascus, shucks looks like i'll have to go visit again Let not the swords of good and free men be reforged into plowshares, but may they rest in a place of honor; ready, well oiled and God willing unused. For if the price of peace becomes licking the boots of tyrants, then "To Arms!" I say, and may the fortunes of war smile upon patriots Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doug Lester Posted May 24, 2011 Share Posted May 24, 2011 1. Are they square faced? 2. Are you selling them yet? Doug HELP...I'm a twenty year old trapped in the body of an old man!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bryan Bondurant Posted May 24, 2011 Share Posted May 24, 2011 VERY COOL ROAD TRIP! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kevin Colwell Posted May 24, 2011 Share Posted May 24, 2011 Sam - excellent man. that is a heck of a stack of hammers. Now, maybe all of the people who keep saying "I wish I could find a cutler's hammer or a Japanese forging hammer" will step up and buy 'em. You should have shown a pic of the hammer's face, by the way. Great work. Good people, too. I only wish I could have been with ya! kc please visit my website http://www.professorsforge.com/ “Years ago I recognized my kinship with all living things, and I made up my mind that I was not one bit better than the meanest on the earth. I said then and I say now, that while there is a lower class, I am in it; while there is a criminal element, I am of it; while there is a soul in prison, I am not free.” E. V. Debs Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dick Sexstone Posted May 24, 2011 Share Posted May 24, 2011 Sam, Nice hammers you did.. I want to go next time too!!!! wow.. and just what is in there & where did that box of scrap cut offs come from? And Aldo how much weight can that truck carry? what a haul!!!! and thanks for the pics of your shop Bob Dick Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alan Longmire Posted May 24, 2011 Share Posted May 24, 2011 Man, that looks like a fun trip! I want those big ol' gears, myself. Dunno what I'd do with them, but I still want 'em. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Greg Thomas Obach Posted May 24, 2011 Share Posted May 24, 2011 now that was totally cool ! making a pile of hammers, great friends, and a trip to a mega scrap yard... I'd be in hog heaven ! right on ! the rod on that one press is huge... someone does fool around with that set up ... its all business Greg North Shore Forge & Ironworks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sam Salvati Posted May 24, 2011 Author Share Posted May 24, 2011 Thanks guys, glad you like it. Doug, yes and yes very soon. Dick, the Aldovan can carry 4100lbs!!!!! I love it. Alan, me too. Greg, Bob built those presses himself, they are the best I have ever seen hands down. Let not the swords of good and free men be reforged into plowshares, but may they rest in a place of honor; ready, well oiled and God willing unused. For if the price of peace becomes licking the boots of tyrants, then "To Arms!" I say, and may the fortunes of war smile upon patriots Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
neil gagnon Posted May 24, 2011 Share Posted May 24, 2011 very cool Sam thanks for sharing. "One who is samurai must before all things" Keep constantly in mind, by day and by night. the fact that he has to die... -Dai Doji Yuzon- 16th Century http://sites.google.com/site/canadianliveblade/home Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sam Salvati Posted May 24, 2011 Author Share Posted May 24, 2011 Thanks Neil! Here's video: Let not the swords of good and free men be reforged into plowshares, but may they rest in a place of honor; ready, well oiled and God willing unused. For if the price of peace becomes licking the boots of tyrants, then "To Arms!" I say, and may the fortunes of war smile upon patriots Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
neil gagnon Posted May 24, 2011 Share Posted May 24, 2011 Man that 70 ton press sure makes my 20 ton air over hydralic press look pretty sadd. "One who is samurai must before all things" Keep constantly in mind, by day and by night. the fact that he has to die... -Dai Doji Yuzon- 16th Century http://sites.google.com/site/canadianliveblade/home Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Josh Burrell Posted May 24, 2011 Share Posted May 24, 2011 thats the way to do it! beats striking a drift through... i fancy one meself. Onen Hag Ol. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VaughnT Posted May 25, 2011 Share Posted May 25, 2011 That has to be the coolest scrap yard I've ever seen! I would spend days in there and hate to think about how much it would cost me to get out!! Glad you had a fun time. When reason fails... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
matt venier Posted May 25, 2011 Share Posted May 25, 2011 Hey Sam Don't be caressing that big bar of A2 Half of it is already spoken for! Are all the hammers spoken for or are some still available? Matt There's no kissaki like an O-kissaki!http://www.venierdesign.com/Venier_Design_Inc./Welcome.html Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dick Sexstone Posted May 25, 2011 Share Posted May 25, 2011 Nice video Sam... I should say Aldo... I recognize that laugh on the other end of the cam.... So Sam you didn't say... what were all those cut offs or drops in that box in the junk yard.. were they scraps from Bob's shop?It looked like there was some damascus in there... Dick Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scott A. Roush Posted May 25, 2011 Share Posted May 25, 2011 awesome http://www.bigrockforge.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Greg Thomas Obach Posted May 25, 2011 Share Posted May 25, 2011 had to take several peeks at those presses ! looks like there are large pieces of angle iron for the posts such a nice design ! - i think i see how the guides work.. there must be a center plate the goes between the two posts i'm swimming with ideas now.. this is exciting North Shore Forge & Ironworks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sam Salvati Posted May 25, 2011 Author Share Posted May 25, 2011 Sorry dick yes they were damascus cutoffs, ALL of them! Vaughn, I could spend days in there to!! It was amazing Neil the other two at IIRC 40tons were just as cool but that 70 was incredible. Bob regularly works HUGE billets, like 4" square by 12". Matt, YOU ARE A FOOL!!!!!!!!!!! I would beg borrow and steal enough dough to keep that block in one piece!!!! A 12" square working surface with 18" of mass under it would pretty much be perfect, like being able to forge on a layout table LOL having seen it I highly recommend you keep it in one piece Yes there are hammers still available! Let not the swords of good and free men be reforged into plowshares, but may they rest in a place of honor; ready, well oiled and God willing unused. For if the price of peace becomes licking the boots of tyrants, then "To Arms!" I say, and may the fortunes of war smile upon patriots Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike Sheffield Posted May 25, 2011 Share Posted May 25, 2011 Can't wait till I get mine! My life is like shaving with a razor sharp machete. It's a bit awkward and I feel a sting every now and then, but in the end I'm happy with the results. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jan Ysselstein Posted May 26, 2011 Share Posted May 26, 2011 Thanks Neil! Here's video: Sam, Thanks for the video and that is a good tutorial. Did you try any of the smaller presses? Did Bob give you any idea which he prefers to work with ram moving up or ram moving down? Jan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aldo Posted May 26, 2011 Share Posted May 26, 2011 Dick, thanks on the video. It was my 1st of many I hope. Matt, it'll be on the saw 1st thing Thursday. Everyone else, 400 lbs. Anvil for Sale!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David D. Posted May 26, 2011 Share Posted May 26, 2011 Looks like a good time was had right there. I do not love the bright sword for its sharpness, nor the arrow for its swiftness, nor the warrior for his glory. I love only that which they defend" J.R.R. Tolkien www.CedarloreForge.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
matt venier Posted May 26, 2011 Share Posted May 26, 2011 Sam I know what you're saying but ask Aldo about the logistics of moving a block o' steel that big(and I have no equipment to speak of besides some friends lured with the promise of free beer), not to mention the concept of heat treating 784lbs, say it with me, seven HUNDRED and eighty POUNDS of steel. It's going to be an interesting challenge to heat treat 390lbs. Oh man now I've said way too much. Matt There's no kissaki like an O-kissaki!http://www.venierdesign.com/Venier_Design_Inc./Welcome.html Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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