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Ed Caffrey
Приєднався 12 жов 2011
Custom Knifemaking/Bladesmithing with Ed Caffrey, ABS Mastersmith
Custom Forged Knives, Damascus Barstock, Bladesmithing Classes, Damascus Pens, Forging Hammers, and everything that goes "cut".
Custom Forged Knives, Damascus Barstock, Bladesmithing Classes, Damascus Pens, Forging Hammers, and everything that goes "cut".
Відео
Press/forging with Orange Crush.... my 80 ton forging press.
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Press/forging with Orange Crush.... my 80 ton forging press.
Largest "can" to date
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Just a quick view of a "can" welded/forged into a loaf. Ready to anneal and slice.
Forging my Largest "can" to date
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Welding/Forging my largest "can" to date. Starting can size: 4 1/2" square X 15 inches long. Weight without the handle: 44.8 pounds.
Forging a Large Damascus "can"
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Follow along as I Forge a 4"x4"x7" "can" of Damascus to finished size/ready to anneal.
"Split Personality" Flipper
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A new pattern of my "Split Personality" folder. Ti frame lock design, with mosaic Damascus reverse side. Ti screws and hardware from TiConnector.com. Taking LIMITED orders on these knives.....first come, first served. You can message me, email Caffreyknives AT Gmail.com, or phone me at 406-72-9102.... Please leave message. See other knives at www.caffreyknives.net
2018 Blade Show Preview
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Video preview of the knives I will have available at the 2018 Blade Show, Atlanta, GA, June 1-3. See me at table #Q2
A quick etch on some Mosaic Billets
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This video is checking out the pattern on some mosaic damascus billets that will be in an upcoming video for KnifeMakerTraining.com
"The Montana Bladesmith"-Grinder Height
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"The Montana Bladesmith"-Grinder Height
Forging a "Fossil" Damascus "Can", Part 4
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Forging a "Fossil" Damascus "Can", Part 4
Forging a "Fossil" Damascus "Can", Part 1
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Forging a "Fossil" Damascus "Can", Part 1
Welding and Drawing a Radial Billet Part 3
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Welding and Drawing a Radial Billet Part 3
Welding and Drawing a Radial Billet Part 1
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Welding and Drawing a Radial Billet Part 1
Prepping a Radial Billet (Damascus)
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Prepping a Radial Billet (Damascus)
Tim Michael, Snow, and an ATV (Christmas 2015)
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Tim Michael, Snow, and an ATV (Christmas 2015)
Finishing Plunge Cuts on the Grinder
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Finishing Plunge Cuts on the Grinder
Light Show...Victory Church Great Falls, MT
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Light Show...Victory Church Great Falls, MT
Mosaic Damascus Steel by Ed Caffrey, Master Smith
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Mosaic Damascus Steel by Ed Caffrey, Master Smith
fxxkin laser
Sounds like a cute dog in the background
Ed, that is one heck of a tool. That’s awesome!
Which one did you end up buying buddy?
Mr Caffrey where can I get one of the tools I see you using. Do you sell them? Didn’t see on your website.
Great Video MSgt! knocking it out of the park! Hey do you use a specific sound tool to record your voice? it came in very clear.
Thanks! Just did a test etch on my first random damascus billet, and I'm happy to learn I did it right! I haven't tried the TSP to neutralize after the etch, but certainly will, thanks to you.
We've all added our comments to KnifeForums. You are amazing Ed - Looking forward to see what you're planning with that billet.
Good job
Why doesn’t this video have more views. Amazing work and the roller you have is the bomb. I assume it’s ran from a hydraulic motor. May have to build one of those in the future as it looks to provide a smother, consistent thickness. Good Work!
That cant be good for that lathes tempered teeth though
Oh it's definitely NOT good for the heat treated jaws. The good news is that the type of steel the jaws are made from, it a type of steel that resists deformation at high temps. Since that video, I have made it a habit to cool the portion of any bar that contact the jaws..... it will help deter the jaws failing....but eventually they will.
@@TheMontanaBladesmith thats good if that lathe fails at speed. That could be catastrophic. Cool work though its been way to long since i did some smithing
Cool idea!
Hello , I hope your commentary is still active on this video.. Is TSP absolutely necesary to neutralize the etching ? The reason being that some people don't even seem to mention it... Thank you!
TSP is the best neutralizer, but you can also use a saturated solution of Baking soda and water. I feel it's is imperative to neutralize.... otherwise there will be rust, and usually a lot of it. ;)
@@TheMontanaBladesmith Thanks ! Any good sources where I can find it ?
Ok so . . .have you prefinished the leading edge of the scale so it's no biggie if you get Vaseline on it?
Yes.... the front of scales are fully Completed before installation. Once installed, they front of scales (or the front of a guard on a hidden or full tang) is never touched again.
And he's got a TV over the grinder so he don't miss the soaps! Lol
The "TV" is a monitor for the security cameras around the place..... once someone pops their head into your door, and you ram some knuckles into a 50 grit belt..... you wanna see who's coming! :)
@@TheMontanaBladesmith you're such an ascended master at this art.please forgive the leg pulling,it's my nature,lol.
I wonder if that's similar to Waterlox.
Geez what a master class.
Awesome. Plus that baby Wilton is ADORABLE!
Having a forward cock is is key,slight or otherwise. ; )
Holy shit is that smart. That's why you're a legend. Geez.
Attention to Details..... That's what separates Pro's from the rest. THANK you for sharing.
Thanks so much. I got the forging aspect of knife making down (relatively), but the grinding aspect is still a learning process. I’m going to use what I have for now, but I am saving for that KMG-TX package. 👍🏼
New subscriber here. Love your choice of music! Thanks for sharing your knowledge.
you state you dilute your acid down . i can only get 40% acid. do i still dilute ??
Not "acid"... Specifically FERRIC CHLORIDE, otherwise know as Archer PCB etchant. Anything else will not work the same, and likely be far more dangerous. What I use comes in a 16oz bottle, and I dilute it 3 or 4 to 1..... meaning for 16oz of Ferric Chloride, add 48oz of DISTILL water (not tap, not well, or any other kind of water) and that is a 3 to 1 mix. If you use anything other then Ferric Chloride, I can't help you, and this video does not apply.
easy to follow, great video. thank you.
As an aspiring smith, I appreciate you generously giving your time to help us "noobs" make better knives. Thank you !!
Your VERY welcome Jason! I remember when I started..... no internet, and nobody would share ANYTHING to do with Knifemaking..... I hated that, and promised myself I'd never be like that! ;)
Can I use tru-oil with chef knifes?
Sure, but as with any custom knife..... NOT dishwasher safe. ;)
@@TheMontanaBladesmith Can I use tru-oil with cutboard? It safe for food?
@@TwilighT-975 If you're talking about applying Tru-Oil to a cutting board....as a finish...NO! While Tru-Oil is relatively waterproof, it's not intended for being soaked in the kinds of fluids you would find in using a cutting board. In terms of something used to finish wood products, NOTHING is completely "Food Safe". "Food Safe" means a lot of different things, in different areas of the world. Some places call things "Food safe" only if its completely natural, and actually eating or drinking the product is safe. In other places "Food Safe" can means a toxic material, but ingesting a tiny amount will not be harmful. IT IS UP TO YOU to determine what "Food Safe" means depending on where you live, the rules there, and your own best judgement.
@@TheMontanaBladesmith thanks a lot bro.
always love watching a master do it best. stay healthy sir!
Thanks! This getting old, and dealing with health issues sucks! :)
ED dont seam that long ago Im At 64 now it was 30+ years ago when I met you in Missoula Montana, at the Knife show . And a very young John Smith , If memory serves me Right .. looks like your Doing Well Hope your Doing well Also .
Something I messed up on when I sped up the beginning/welding the cap on..... ALWAYS have the forge heated and ready for the billet when you're done welding on the cap/lid! First, I always make the lid so it fits INSIDE the can..... and you want to weld the lid, and get it IMMEDIATELY into the forge. Why? IF you happen to leave any pin holes in your welds (I'm a terrible MIG welder) as the can cools, it will suck atmosphere into any pin holes....and usually will not weld in the area(s) where atmosphere was pulled into the can.
Damn! I thought the ball bearing cans I did the other day were huge. That was awesome to watch!🔥⚒💪🏻
Absolutely amazing, watching a master at work. Thanks for sharing, sir.
Do to scale loss and the balance of grinding and forging ... you don't worry about the can correct?
With this particular "loaf" of damascus, I will saw slices off of it, and any remaining can will be completely removed. If any of the can at all remains in the final product/blade, it looks horrible (like a blob of gray).....even a tiny missed spot of it looks awful. It's not uncommon for me to machine/mill off any remaining "can"..... it's actually very easy to see once you start machining or grinding on it.
This is the first video I've seen of yours. It certainly won't be the last. Easy to understand, lots of good information, easy to listen to! Ty Sir
great tutorial, easy to follow and understand, even for a newby like myself
Excellent video. Thanks for taking the time to film and edit it and of course for positing it for our benefit. Keep up the good work! -Migs
Where are the rest of the parts
Rest of what parts? The press? This press is too large to run via electric motor, so it's run by a 4 cyl Kubota diesel engine, located outside the rear of my shop, under an overhang. The hoses run from that power unit, along the outside of the back wall, and come through, at floor level, just behind the press. I'm operating it via an air powered foot pedal.... that way I can have both hands free.
@@TheMontanaBladesmith the rest of the pats it says part one lol then I find part 4
@@godzillamastemagner2847 OH! Sorry. Actually they never got edited/uploaded. I had some serious health issues, and am still learning how to deal with them. So many things that I had planned to do, have been pushed back, and back due to health reasons. Wish I could say...... Here it is....but can't, and don't know exactly when it will be.
@@TheMontanaBladesmith I totally understand
Excellent work, by a true American craftsman!!
Nice
That is really cool. Well done.
Wow that's beautiful. Wish I had a looker like that.
Did you buy those full tang blades? If so where from?
No..... I'm a full time Bladesmith/Knifemaker..... ALL blades are made by me, most are forged. Those are my EBK Gen2 pattern.
See also,"Hey Hatori Hanzo,where'd you get the blades for those swords you make?" Lol.
Just gorgeous. Wonderful work from Mr Caffrey !!
Very informative video. Thanks!
Thank You!!
Great information! I love to find out I’m not the only one using mothers. Lol. Keep up the good work.
Love the Mother's wax! I've tried all the so called "premium" waxes over the years, and keep coming back to Mother's. Recently I tried Bowling alley wax, and found it puts a very "hard" wax finish on things.....if you can stand the smell....it'll make your eyes water! :)
It is a joy to come to a topic with 20 questions and find one simple video to answer them all. Thanks!
Oh no, it sheared! Glad to see you back at it, Ed! I hope you're doing well today. Btw, nice anvil surface 😯. The piece of metal(?) around the hardy hole to preserve the anvil is cool idea. Take care
Loves the Mr ed works,
Great tutorial thanks mate 👍
I’m doing some of my first Damascus and you gave me a lot of good info and insight that I wasn’t getting from other makers. My etch was coming out murky, now I know why. Thank you for sharing your knowledge and experience.