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Just heard a guy at the scrap yard say he only heats his stock to a 'dull red' for twists
I was picking up some old leaf springs in Tacoma and overheard him telling another smith that a bright orange heat makes the metal 'too soft' for a good twist. I've always gone for a bright orange myself, thinking it was more workable. Has anyone else tried working at a lower heat for decorative twists and noticed a difference in the sharpness?
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logansullivan2mo ago
Oh interesting! I read that exact same tip in an old forum post, it really does keep the twist lines crisp.
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amy_reed792mo agoMost Upvoted
Huh, weird. I tried that method last year and it made my lines look kinda fuzzy. Maybe it depends on the paper you use.
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simon_chen22d ago
Actually, rougher paper gives the tip more grip so lines stay cleaner.
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