Basic Damascus by James Rodebaugh (an American Bladesmith Society DVD)

Recorded at the Alabama Forge Council 21^st 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