Making Steel Bamboo

[superscoutman]

what thickness of pipe? Inside diameter.

[ornametalsmith]

@superscoutman

It works on a variety of sizes and thicknesses. Also done this with copper, fwiw.

[johnnybagofdonets]

@superscoutman FYI: National Pipe thicknesses/grades are measured in the terminology call: “Schedule” Basic steel pipe that you buy in most plumbing supply’s are Schedule 40, thicker diameters are call Schedule 80 for higher psi applications. Muffler pipe and lower thicknesses/ grades of pipe are usually schedule 20 or 10. PVC pipe also comes schedule 40/80 Copper pipe/tubing in classification called: “Type” DWV type has yellow labeling, M in Red, L in Blue and K in Green. K being thickest.

[Forzatoadv]

2:59 That's some pro technique right there

[ornametalsmith]

thanks....:)

[tonymengela]

solid stock!?!? talk about really wanting to work for it.

[ornametalsmith]

LOL.......no it's tube......black pipe. LOL can't believe that you thought it was solid. At about 1:05 it shows that it's pipe...and the second method mentions fullering PIPE. I can't imagine trying to get a localized UPSET like the first method in solid material...I've never seen anyone pull that off. Thanks for checking out the video, Tony. happy hammering.

[tonymengela]

No I knew what you was using a pipe I was refering to the guys comment about using round stock. Sorry for the mix up

[ornametalsmith]

no worries, Tony.......nice to know you got. Some aren't payin attention, I guess. :)

[blackcatsmith]

check out the big brain on Brad. slick. what was the pipes wall thickness? I'd imagine it'd have to be pretty thick. much easier and affordable than handling a piece of 2"x 4' solid stock with the same results.

[burygems1]

Wow!! Smithing in shorts & lowtops, Now that's what i call MANLY! Awsome Posts, you are a true craftsman. keep up the good work!

I would love to get a better look at your auto torch lighter thingy...great stuff!

[zimflo1]

cool, we have a family friend who has a mehod of doing it to solid stock, but I haven't asked him about it yet.

thankyou for posting!

[zimflo1]

nice shorts ;)

can you do the same with solid rod? very cool.

[ornametalsmith]

only the first method "might" work with solid.......and not as easily, and wouldn't look as good. To difficult to get that small of a localized "upset" lump/node,in solid, to "score" the line in. Think it would be more trouble than it'd be worth.