Description
Recorded at the Alabama Forge Council 21st Batson Bladesmithing Symposium, April 3 – 5, 2009 at the Tannehill Historical State Park, McCalla, Alabama.
Chapters:
1) Introduction & Damascus Handout
2) Billet Preparation & Handle Configuration
3) Indicators of a “Good” Welding Heat
4) Steps for a Twist Billet
5) Cutting and Folding the Damascus Billet
6) Steps to Form a Jellylroll Billet
7) Technique to Maintain Handle Integrity
8) Billet Preparation: Second Cut & Fold
