[TheForge] Making billets from Chain Saw Chains

[Ron Childers]

Jerry, I have made a few knives from chains and got very interesting
patterns. A friend made a billet of timing chain by cutting it into 4"
lengths and "boxing" it in with sheet metal so he didn't have to use flux.
I'm going to try that technique next time. It takes more chain than you
would think.

Ron C



From: "Jerry Smith" 
<jerry_smith at anvilsandinkstudios.com>



>I have a few chains for my chain saw that are worn out
> kicking around the shop and was thinking making for
> billets from them.
>
> Should I tack weld the ends and maybe a few places
> having the chain folded up?
>
> Any suggestions would be appreciated.
>
> BTW old law mower blades do make interesting 
> Damascus.
>
> Jerry
> 
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