Daado
Knifemaker / Craftsman / Service Provider
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Some time ago i found this M18 Hellcat (used as a AT target), and noticed that turret rim is busted open with rocket hit.
I've managed to get some of steel balls out (turret rim is large ball bearing)
They are 32mm in diameter (1,26"), and after some cleaning...
i weld them to a handle.
After some drawing out
They look like this in various stages of forging
I already made two test pieces, treated them as 52100 (full process), and they perform great. (didn't take any pictures)
Sorry for lots of pictures, but i thought this can be interesting project.
I've managed to get some of steel balls out (turret rim is large ball bearing)
They are 32mm in diameter (1,26"), and after some cleaning...
i weld them to a handle.
After some drawing out
They look like this in various stages of forging
I already made two test pieces, treated them as 52100 (full process), and they perform great. (didn't take any pictures)
Sorry for lots of pictures, but i thought this can be interesting project.