Learning to Forge Weld

In this video we are attempting to learn to forge weld. After the axes we've recently forged, we wanted to take some time to learn.
#blacksmithing #welding #newskills

[@michaelleigh6810]

Applying flux after already folding the weld is just all wrong, you need to apply it between the steel, that's the point to help the weld to stick it won't do anything applying it to the surface, but great video all the same. We all start somewhere

[@Divine_Serpent_Geh]

michael leigh How far does the fold have to be to pour the flux in between? I imagine almost closed. Is this correct? I will be trying to forge welding a piece of 1095 flat stock on itself just like this, but length wise instead.

[@paulorchard7960]

Not wrong, but the weld will be easier if you do!

[@billwoehl3051]

The flux is drawn into the gap by capillary action, the key to good welds is all in the heat and fast quick light blows with the hammer, wailing on it would only splatter the molten skin of the steel out from inside the weld.

[@williamjeffersonclinton69]

​@@billwoehl3051ah, that's where I been going wrong with my forge welding practice. I assume to set my weld I need to gorilla smack the fuck out of it. Next practice I'll try it with light taps and not beast mode.

[@NKG416]

your gas forge sounds like idling v8 engine!

[@billwoehl3051]

Am learning to forge weld myself and from what I understand, light, fast blows, center outward and nothing after cooling off below lemon yellow. To hard and the thin layer of molten steel gets squished out before it can stick, hitting after it's to cold can break anything that did weld because the layer of weld is very thin until worked in.

[@Vivallamannen]

Theres no thin layer of molten steel. You agetate the molecules to such a state that they can bond. Esentially making 2 pieces 1, cause the molecules "accept" eachother when brought together in sufficient heat

[@aaronhokanson6718]

The way I understand it you don't want to strike around the perimeter of the work first. You want to go from the center out. In this case from the center of the fold outward and backward.

[@paulorchard7960]

My biggest problem trying to forge weld at the start was heat, I just was not hot enough! Tried to follow all the advice but one day got frustrated and stuff it, let it burn, then voila , it just stuck! Since then, works every time!

[@justmakeit2616]

Maybe u should try that

[@brianfalls5894]

Nice job on the forge weld. I'm new to blacksmithing and I've been wondering if the heat from a gas forge would be hot enough for welding heat. And thanks to you I now have my answer. Great video!!!

[@Garlan4]

I've seen gas forges hot enough to melt iron

[@minnesotapetecampbell6920]

Coolest part about this video is ur rebar flux spoon! Kick ass

[@danielbutler6823]

I've found it welds easier if you flip it over and beat on the other side.

[@HB-jc9uf]

Haha I was watching my first forge we were so pussy to hit it hard enough now I never ever set delaminations still do the baby tap then the real blow

[@HB-jc9uf]

Fist *

[@eggabacon]

And now I have a legal obligation to have an interest in blacksmithing for at least a few days

[@fatchanazis6371]

solid state processing

[@edwardhanna86]

Not cleaning forge scale well enough. And not enough power when it was hot enough to weld

[@danielpopan9258]

what its that material what you put on the steel

[@juudjemore3525]

A flux, probably borax

[@Divine_Serpent_Geh]

How would you go about doing this length-wise in the bar? Meaning, folding the bar on itself so it becomes half the width the entire length but double the thickness. Anyone? Please help. Greatly appreciated .

[@saseekalliasseri4134]

Is the powder boricacid powder

[@Borestbush]

For the forge sputtering that is happening I recommend adding in compressed air or extra oxygen in some way or form. I have had professionals telling me to increase the gas pressure but it doesn't always work. If you increase the air pressure and going into the forge it greatly increases the temperature. You can add coal or coke to the bottom of the forge to protect forge and reduce some of the oxygen in the environment.

[@BurningOakForge]

Thanks for the tip!

[@christopherconkright1317]

I was told to put it in a bucket of water and borax to get it between the metal before heating it?

[@BurningOakForge]

Might have to try that. Still not too familiar with forge welding. Not a horrible first attempt I’d say. Other attempts were with the axes we forged. I’ll be attempting it again soon though. Looking for nice clean welds.

[@toompyfloyd4074]

Cewl 😁

[@meditationrelaxationmusicc7575]

What is that powder that u used

[@BurningOakForge]

The powder used was borax.

[@toompyfloyd4074]

Try using your little coal forge you'll get a cleaner dryer fire

[@billwoehl3051]

I don't have a gas forge, yet, but that one doesn't sound right, here's a video of Roy @ Christ Centered Iron works explaining the fuel/air mixture: kzbin.info/www/bejne/hoKbaoadg96kbJo

[@noblesicks]

Have you tryed a mixing chamber for the burner I did that with mine no more gurgling

[@potatohamlin5242]

What’s the borax for

[@DERWALDRUFT]

Borax is used to create a glass-like layer at the surface of the weldingpoints so that it doesn't oxydate - and you can weld it together.

[@potatohamlin5242]

@@DERWALDRUFT what else

[@DERWALDRUFT]

@@potatohamlin5242 just answered your question

[@potatohamlin5242]

@@DERWALDRUFT oh thx