Removing Weld Seams in Tubing Lazy J Metal Works 2019-12-03 | In this video i show a simple process of removing the weld seams inside of square tubing that will allow a smaller diameter tube to fit within the next larger size tube. I use very basic tools that most people own.
GO MIA Copper Part 2 Finished Knife Lazy J Metal Works 2021-03-28 | In this series of videos I go through the process of making a GO MIA knife with Copper being two of the 5 layers.
GO MAI Copper Knife Build Part 1 Lazy J Metal Works 2021-03-09 | In this series of videos I go through the process of making a GO MIA(5 layers) knife with Copper 80CRV2 and 15N20.
1 Hp Disk Sander Build Lazy J Metal Works 2020-08-27 | In this video I build a 1 hp disc sander from scrap parts. Simple build and can be mounted in a vertical or horizontal position.
Ryobi Scroll Saw Fix Lazy J Metal Works 2020-06-08 | In this video I fix a Ryobi Scroll saw that quit working. Thinking it was the brushes on the motor it turn out to be a transistor NTE 5671 Triac. Simple little fix. $6.50 for the part instead of $169 for a new saw.
Mosaic Damascus Antler Handle Knife Lazy J Metal Works 2020-05-03 | In this video I make a Mosaic Pattern Damascus knife with a White tail deer antler handle and a brass guard.
SunGold Power 50amp Plasma Cutter 1 year and 5 days later. Lazy J Metal Works 2020-03-20 | I purchased the SunGold Power 50Amp\Plasma Cutter from Amazon 1 year ago, and within 7 days of the Warranty expiration the machine blew up. In this video I go through diagnosing the electrical components hoping to be able to repair the machine. Ultimately I was unsuccessful in the repair, but you can take a look inside the machine. I need a new plasma cutter, but I am not sure how much confidence I have in this machine now. It worked well overall, and the company was actually responsive to my issue, but I want something that will last more than a year and the company to stand behind their product.
Mosaic Pattern Damascus. Fairy Flip Lazy J Metal Works 2020-03-16 | In this video I go through the process of making a mosaic pattern Damascus billet using the "Fairy Flip" technique.
Simple Soft Jaws for your Vice Lazy J Metal Works 2020-02-11 | In this video I show a very simple DIY for making wooden soft jaws for your bench vice. With a couple strips of wood, a drill, and some magnets you can make soft jaws that will not scratch or mar your the piece you're working on.
Mokume Gane, Success after Failure... Nickel Silver, Copper, and Brass Lazy J Metal Works 2020-01-01 | In this video, I go through the process of making a billet of Mokume Gane out of pieces of Copper, Nickel Silver, and Brass. Ultimately, I was successful in making a solid billet, but as you will see I had an equipment breakdown, and an accident that could have been much worse than it turned out. It's a long video, which I apologize for but, making Mokume Gane takes time. Hopefully you will learn from my mistakes and come out successful in the long run like I was here. Thanks for Watching!!!
Making Raindrop Pattern Damascus Lazy J Metal Works 2019-12-29 | In this video I go through the process of making a Raindrop Pattern Damascus Steel billet. From two different types of steel, I forge weld a billet with 189 layers. Using 1095 and 15N20 steel, my homemade Forge, hydraulic press. and belt sander to make a billet. This was a project I videoed while making 15 different knives for customers this holiday season.
Drilling Through Hardened Steel Lazy J Metal Works 2019-11-14 | In this video I share a quick tip on using a Masonry Drill bit to drill through a hardened Steel knife tang.
Damascus and Stainless 440C San Mai Follow-up Lazy J Metal Works 2019-11-10 | In this video, I follow up on a video I made several months ago, while I was experimenting with forge welding Damascus Steel and 440C Stainless steel
Making a 2”x72” belt sander Lazy J Metal Works 2019-05-27 | In this video I build a new 2" X 72" belt grinder using DCKNIVES plans. http://dcknives.blogspot.com/p/2-x-72-belt-grinder.htmlI used a 3HP polyphase motor and a VFD for speed control. I sourced almost everything from Amazon, Below is a link to the parts. Total cost for this build was approximately $458.00 Back Plate:amazon.com/gp/product/B076BY8NV3/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o02_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1Wheels: amazon.com/Belt-Grinder-wheel-knife-grinder/dp/B079MHM4ZH/ref=pd_bxgy_469_img_2/132-4501144-3566149?_encoding=UTF8&pd_rd_i=B079MHM4ZH&pd_rd_r=94faa9c5-80b2-11e9-b31d-a3211b75eab9&pd_rd_w=cJOoM&pd_rd_wg=hbzqw&pf_rd_p=a2006322-0bc0-4db9-a08e-d168c18ce6f0&pf_rd_r=9AWJVA4T5HPX62FD1EHA&psc=1&refRID=9AWJVA4T5HPX62FD1EHADrive Wheel: amazon.com/dp/B07B8W7C3H/ref=sspa_dk_detail_3?psc=1&pd_rd_i=B07B8W7C3H&pd_rd_w=4qH6t&pf_rd_p=8a8f3917-7900-4ce8-ad90-adf0d53c0985&pd_rd_wg=rPfMD&pf_rd_r=G4W53R9BX4V44R7F3DSA&pd_rd_r=391724c4-80b3-11e9-a800-798d64934000VFD: amazon.com/gp/product/B07D76365G/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o04_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
Induction Heater for heat treating steel Lazy J Metal Works 2019-05-03 | In this video I demonstrate using an induction heater I purchased off of Amazon for the purpose of heat treating knife blades.
UNBOXING MY NEW SUNGOLD POWER 50AMP PLASMA CUTTER Lazy J Metal Works 2019-04-29 | In this video I unbox my new Sun Gold Power 50 amp Plasma Cutter. My HF 40amp plasma cutter died on me after about 5 months so I purchased this on from Amazon because of the price and the ratings.
Making a Mokume-gane billet from Quarters Lazy J Metal Works 2019-03-31 | In this I make a billet of Mokume-gane from a stack of quarters. I go through the process of preparing the metals, and then forge the individual quarters into a single billet.
DIY Magnetic Holder Lazy J Metal Works 2019-02-18 | In this video, I make a DIY magnetic holder used to hold blades and other metal pieces on a belt sander. I use a scrap piece of wood and some neodymium magnets for a total cost of ~$9.00
DIY Traction Aid Lazy J Metal Works 2019-02-16 | In this video I quickly make a traction aid that attaches to the tire on your vehicle, and can help aid traction to get unstuck from mud, snow, etc...
Replacing Furnace Igniter Lazy J Metal Works 2019-01-31 | In this video I replace the igniter on my Lennox Merit Series G40 Model Furnace, and briefly explain how the system works.
Propane forge from a Freon Tank Lazy J Metal Works 2019-01-20 | In this video, I take an old Freon tank that I stumbled upon out in the woods, and turn it into a two burner propane forge. I use Kaowool as the liner, Satanite as the rigidizer, and Bubble Alumina as the forge floor.
Forge Rebuild Lazy J Metal Works 2018-12-24 | In this video, I go through the process of rebuilding/upgrading an old 3 burner forge that I had made previously. I use kaowool for the liner, and rigidize that with Satanite. I apply a layer of Bubble Alumina for the forge floor and replumb the upgraded venturi burners.
Damascus and Stainless 440C San Mai Experiment Lazy J Metal Works 2018-12-14 | In this video, I take 440C Stainless steel, and sandwich a piece of Damascus Steel, in a canister of 1084 steel powder, hoping to forge weld the steels together to make a San Mai-ish blade.
Making Damascus Steel for a new Project/Experiment Pt 2 Lazy J Metal Works 2018-12-11 | In this series of videos I go through the process of making Damascus Steel that I plan to forge weld to some 440C Stainless Steel to ultimately making a San Mai blade. From 1095 and 15N20 steel , I forge weld a billet with 150 layers in a twist pattern, using my Homemade Forge, Hydraulic Press. and Belt Sander.
Making Damascus Steel For a New Project/Experiment!?!?!?!? Lazy J Metal Works 2018-12-09 | In this video I go through the process of making a Damascus Steel Billet for a future project of making a San Mai Damascus blade.
Wire Feed Issues Fixed - Hobart Handler 140 MIG Welder Lazy J Metal Works 2018-12-07 | In this video, I go through the troubleshooting and repair of my MIG Welder. I was having wire feed issues with my Hobart Handler 140 MIG welder, and I was making me look like I couldn't weld. I figured out what the issue was and fixed it with a $1.25 component.
Making a Damascus Steel Pocket Knife - COMPLETION Lazy J Metal Works 2018-12-04 | In this series of videos I go through the process of making a Damascus Steel pocket knife. From two different types of steel, I forge weld a billet with 400 layers. Using 1095 and 15N20 steel, my homemade Forge, hydraulic press. and belt sander to make a billet.
Making a Damascus Steel Pocket Knife - Final Assembly Lazy J Metal Works 2018-12-04 | In this series of videos I go through the process of making a Damascus Steel pocket knife. From two different types of steel, I forge weld a billet with 400 layers. Using 1095 and 15N20 steel, my homemade Forge, hydraulic press. and belt sander to make a billet.
Making a Damascus Steel Pocket Knife - Preparing the handle scales Lazy J Metal Works 2018-12-04 | In this series of videos I go through the process of making a Damascus Steel pocket knife. From two different types of steel, I forge weld a billet with 400 layers. Using 1095 and 15N20 steel, my homemade Forge, hydraulic press. and belt sander to make a billet.
Making a Damascus Steel Pocket Knife Lazy J Metal Works 2018-12-03 | In this series of videos I go through the process of making a Damascus Steel pocket knife. From two different types of steel, I forge weld a billet with 400 layers. Using 1095 and 15N20 steel, my homemade Forge, hydraulic press. and belt sander to make a billet.
Building a Propane Burner Nozzle Lazy J Metal Works 2018-12-02 | In this video I go through the process of making a Burner Nozzle for a three burner forge that I am also building.
Lightning Storm 2015 Houston, TX Lazy J Metal Works 2018-11-24 | I filmed the Memorial Day 2015 storms that hit Houston, TX. This is from the West Side of Houston, looking towards, the East, Southeast.
Etching the Blade Lazy J Metal Works 2018-11-23 | In this series of videos I go through the process of making a Damascus Steel pocket knife. From two different types of steel, I forge weld a billet with 400 layers. Using 1095 and 15N20 steel, my homemade Forge, hydraulic press. and belt sander to make a billet.
Hand sanding and Polishing the Blade Lazy J Metal Works 2018-11-22 | In this series of videos I go through the process of making a Damascus Steel pocket knife. From two different types of steel, I forge weld a billet with 400 layers. Using 1095 and 15N20 steel, my homemade Forge, hydraulic press. and belt sander to make a billet.
Quenching the Blade Lazy J Metal Works 2018-11-19 | In this series of videos I go through the process of making a Damascus Steel pocket knife. From two different types of steel, I forge weld a billet with 400 layers. Using 1095 and 15N20 steel, my homemade Forge, hydraulic press. and belt sander I make a Damascus steel pocket knife.
Grinding the Blade to Final Size Lazy J Metal Works 2018-11-18 | In this video I Finish the Blade and make it ready for Heat Treat.
Forging the Blade Lazy J Metal Works 2018-11-17 | In this video i forge the blade with hammer and anvil, to the rough dimensions of the final blade i intend to make.
Grinding and Stacking AGAIN!!!! Lazy J Metal Works 2018-11-14 | No Talking in this Video!!! I grind stack and reweld the billet of 100 layers into the final 400 layer billet.
Return To the Press!!! Lazy J Metal Works 2018-11-11 | In this video I take the billet to the hydraulic press and begin the forge welding process. This is the stack of 4 - 25 layer Damascus steel pieces that I forge welded together in a previous video
Returning To The Forge!!! Lazy J Metal Works 2018-11-11 | In this video I restack the billet creating 100 layers tack weld it together and relight the forge and get the steel up to temperature before I return to the press to forge weld the billet back together.
Grinding the Scale!!!! Lazy J Metal Works 2018-11-11 | In this video, I take the billet out of the forge, and begin grinding off the scale. I cut the billet in the bandsaw, and touch it up on the belt sander
Forging The Billet Lazy J Metal Works 2018-11-10 | In this video, I finish forging out the billet on the hydraulic press, make a couple of changes of the press die, and make the final little tweaks before letting the steel anneal in the forge.
Beginning the Forging Step 2 Lazy J Metal Works 2018-11-10 | In this video. I light the forge, flux the steel, and get my Hydraulic Press ready to forge weld the billet
Preparing the Damacus Steel Billet Lazy J Metal Works 2018-11-09 | Preparing a billet of 1095 and 15N20 steel to forge weld
