Making Steel Bamboo

http://www.customdesignmetalarts.com/

series of still photos and a short video that shows the steps involved in making steel bamboo.
The still shots can be seen with detailed captions here:
http://www.kodakgallery.com/Slideshow.jsp?mode=fromshare&Uc=cjd3uwzq.3ryh...

Category:

Howto & Style

Tags:

• iforgeiron
• forging
• steel
• bamboo
• forged
• fullering
• blacksmithing
• wrought
• iron
• organic

[superscoutman]

what thickness of pipe? Inside diameter.

[ornametalsmith]

@superscoutman

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

[Forzatoadv]

2:59 That's some pro technique right there

[ornametalsmith]

thanks....:)

[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.

[ornametalsmith]

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

[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]

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]

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

[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.