Copper & Steel, you know the deal... 

For sure. Thanks.

It really is my pleasure. You never now what you'll see with me and I get lucky every now and then... Thanks.

Me too! I wasn't too sure how the would work. But it came out pretty good and so I'll expand on this idea in other projects. Thanks.

I really wasn't sure how this would turn out and was pleasantly surprised. I will try this again and see if I can expand on the technique. Thanks and take care as well.

And thanks to you and everyone who watches and comments.

I never thought of that and will keep an eye on this piece and see if any corrosion occurs. Thanks.

Thanks very much.

I think this would really ad something to your fixtures. Good luck and thanks.

For this project, the hook was really secondary. I just wanted to do something simple then add the copper. But I like the look of the hook just by itself and will make more. Thanks.

Turned to better than I expected. Like I said before, I get lucky every now and then. Thanks and God bless.

Thanks for your kind comment. I'm not very talented, just willing to try...

@@gstongs It takes something more than trying sir. I have went through 50 pounds of coal and about 20 feet of 5/8 rod and for the life of me I can't make a simple pair of tongs. But I have more coal and more 5/8 stock and I'm going to keep on trying until I get it.

I was pleasantly surprised by the result. Thanks for your kind comment.

I did think about brass but not doing it in addition to copper. That would really be something. But from my very limited experience with brass, it seemed to become brittle. But I will do this again and maybe give brass a go. Thanks.

I was happily surprised by the result. Give it a go and good luck in your work.

For tool handles, I think this really could add interest. Fireplace tools would really be the perfect project for this technique. Thanks.

@@gstongs: Door handles and drawers pulls would be really nice too.

Yes. Copper is annealed by quenching. However, copper work hardens. The more you hammer on, bend, or manipulate the copper, the more rigid and brittle it becomes. The Ooolllddd copper chisels used in antiquity would have gotten tougher the longer they were used, up to a certain level of hardness. After that they would need to be remade or risk cracking or worse.

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Short answer, yes. The replies to your comment said it all. Thanks for watching.

Thanks for your detailed reply.

Thanks.

Glad you enjoyed this one. Thanks for continuing to watch.

That would be the perfect use. I will try to expand upon this technique more. Thanks.

Much appreciated.

Although I dislike the high heat and humidity (mainly summer), I do enjoy being able to wear shorts all year round. This idea turned out pretty well. I'll try it again. Thanks.

That goes double for me. Thanks.

Honestly, I wasn't even sure what the result would be; if the copper would stay tight. Very pleased with this and I'll expand on the idea in other projects. Thanks.

You have a good eye. I see the "candy cane" in this for sure. Thanks.

Hey it looks like you use a coal fired forge also. I have used copper wire to inlay letters in antler handles. I had a friend who used copper and stainless steel wire to inlay designs in blades

I never tried traditional copper inlay but it intrigues me. I once melted copper and joined (welded) it to steel and I thought that was something that I could try again. Lots of stuff to try... Thanks.

Thanks for watching and replying.

Thanks.

I have limited experience with coper and so thanks for the suggestion and for watching.

I'm always trying connections other than welding since welding is not an option for me with most projects given my work space and tooling. Will probably use this hook in the laundry room. Thanks.

@@gstongs that makes sense. I think I remember you once saying that your forge doesn't get hot enough to weld well-or doesn't handle that much heat very well.

Do you know if they have much business? Our local farmers market only had people selling shiny junk knives. I haven't tried it yet but, maybe when they start in May

I wasn't sure what would result form this but now see this could be used to add some flare to a lot of items. I've never done craft shows but I'm sure those who do could make good use of this technique. Thanks.

I think it all depends on location and the items you're selling. Good luck in your work and thanks for watching.

I will definitely expand on this technique in future videos. Thanks for sure.

I did think about that but figured it might be more of a hassle and that I could somehow get the pieces to stay in place long enough for twisting without riveting, etc. I got lucky... Thanks.

Forge welding copper and steel is something I've seen other people do before, Dion Damascus sells lot's of it.

Give it a go and thanks for watching.

Yes, I understand what you mean by forcing the copper into a small groove - that idea crossed my mind and I need to try that next. Thanks.

No joke, that's exactly what happens! Laying in bed thinking about what the heck I can try next and how to do it in the easiest way possible. You hit the nail on the head. Thanks.

Not sure about that, melt point of copper way below that of steel - But you can do it with copper & nickel, known widely as Mokume Gane.

To be honest, I'm not completely sure. It would be tough with the different melting points and I'm not sure it would even be called Damascus. The thing I was worried about when doing this was melting the copper. Thanks.

Thanks again for replying.

I think if you want to have the copper weld to the steel, that using borax is a good idea. I tired that once before and it worked well but only if I used flux (borax). Thanks for watching.

@@gstongs i use borax wen i solder silver is cleaning evrything thats multi flux for all metals bud in this temperature wear you working i beleve will gwoll a lot.

Nice saying. And I appreciate you watching. Thanks.

I wasn't too sure where this might go and was happy with the result. I'll do this again for sure. Thanks.

Yes, I assume the copper became soft after quenching. But it stayed tight to the steel so that's all I was concerned about. Someone else suggested finishing it by hammering the coper with a wooden mallet, to harder the copper, and I think that's a good idea. Thanks.

Or maybe put a piece of copper on each side and copper pins through each copper piece then twist. Just a thought

That's a good idea. I thought if I had a rod of copper, that would be the way the go. Give it a try. Thanks.

Another good idea. I need to have another go at this... Thanks.

Thanks.

Thanks.