Hello, I have used different metals for my son’s and his bride’s
wedding rings. The instructions in James Binnion’s web site was great
help. His address is: http://www.mokume-gane.com/ Kind regards from
Istanbul,
Oya Borahan
http://www.alisails.simplenet.com/oya
The January 2001 Scientific American has a great 6 page article on
Damascus Steels by John D. Verhoeven. It differentiates pattern
welded Damascus and true or “wootz” Damascus steel and describes the
manufacture of the later. Marlin
For those who are interested in getting more details of the
processing involved in the recently mentioned Damascus steel (i.e.
“true” Damascus, rather than pattern welded), there was an article in
"Scientific American" two or three months ago. –
Kevin (NW England, UK)Wired magazine, February 2001,pg 135-143, also have an excellent
article. The title: Forging the Dragonslayer, QuesTek’s superstrong
cyber-alloy promises to reinvent steel. The toughest broadsword in
history is just beginning. Author: Erik Davis
Dan Biery-Esoteric Artist/Craftsman
Goldsmith/Industrial Designer/Watchmaker
www.nobleconcepts.com
@Dan_Biery