I knew Data, hes the guy who built the “Databank 70” spotlight panel. ( a light that used 70 XR-E emitters with Aspheric lenses to build a massive thrower. He is well known for great machining work.
I do a lot of lathe and machine work myself, but never have tried working with Damascus steel before.
I’ll point Bucket to this thread and see if he want’s to take you up on that offer.
Otherwise, I second Photon Fanatic for outstanding work. He made the Ti light that is my Avatar. Love it! I know he makes Ti Damascus, Tungsten, just about whatever. But he “works for money”. So your budget will have to be substantial in order for Fred to do it.
Thanks for all the replies. Budget is a consideration that’s why I propose a trade with someone who has a different skill set.
DenBarrett, Please, PM me if you think it might be something you would try. The limited machining I’ve been doing is pretty easy. Not seeing any problems related to the material. I ship to Canada often to my best blade stock customer.
I was going to post up about working with rare or hard to find Mats and how this effects the price but if you are producing Damascus yourself I am preaching to like minded people. All that I can add is getting it to look purdy is going to be a bear of a job. I look forward to seeing what the finished product looks like.
I really like the look of Damascus steel knives (I am up to 4 now) I can only imagine how this is going to turn out.