John B Posted March 21, 2016 Share Posted March 21, 2016 I thought this thread already existed, but could not find it even after an extensive search. Because of their popularity and learning content, I thought it may be a good idea to start one. It is not often I get the opportunity to have some forge time these days, but yesterday the BMASW were at a public event demonstrating, and I made this selection from discs 2" diameter x 1/16" (16swg) Quick to do and popular with visitors, Enjoy and lets see your key rings. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VaughnT Posted March 21, 2016 Share Posted March 21, 2016 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave51B Posted March 21, 2016 Share Posted March 21, 2016 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Mark Ling Posted March 21, 2016 Share Posted March 21, 2016 25 minutes ago, Dave51B said: how far did you make the cuts? I might have to borrow that idea if you don't mind Littleblacksmith Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave51B Posted March 21, 2016 Share Posted March 21, 2016 Littleblacksmith... 3/8 square stock ( I make mine from 1/2" rebar) 2 1/2" long....top cut, 1".....bottom cut, 1 3/4"....remove 3/4" from one bottom leg. I found this info on IFI some where. If you want a different size stock, just use the same proportions.....I've made them out 3/4" down to 1/8"..... Search for Fredricks Cross. Enjoy Dave Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Black Frog Posted March 21, 2016 Share Posted March 21, 2016 VT, very classy! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daswulf Posted March 21, 2016 Share Posted March 21, 2016 Ausfire, what did you coat your leaf key chains with? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Forging Carver Posted March 21, 2016 Share Posted March 21, 2016 John those are so cool! How do you make those? I have read something a long while ago, I gotta find it again. Thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ausfire Posted March 21, 2016 Share Posted March 21, 2016 Das ... just a squirt of clear ruststop. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John B Posted March 21, 2016 Author Share Posted March 21, 2016 48 minutes ago, Forging Carver said: John those are so cool! How do you make those? I have read something a long while ago, I gotta find it again. Thanks David Hammer is the guy I credit with this item, he has a good video on the sheep channel (ewe (you) tube) for all to follow, made in 2010, and this basic method can be easily adapted to produce various styles. I punch the hole for the split ring, but these can be drilled after they are finished, the punching is probably the most difficult part as it tends to flatten the area around it which can distort the finished shape, do it when the brim is flat, and the hole distorts when you shape the brim. Have fun trying them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark Ling Posted March 21, 2016 Share Posted March 21, 2016 10 hours ago, Dave51B said: Littleblacksmith... 3/8 square stock ( I make mine from 1/2" rebar) 2 1/2" long....top cut, 1".....bottom cut, 1 3/4"....remove 3/4" from one bottom leg. I found this info on IFI some where. If you want a different size stock, just use the same proportions.....I've made them out 3/4" down to 1/8"..... Search for Fredricks Cross. Enjoy Dave Thanks so much, that really helped. Wow you said that youve made them all the way down to 1/ 8 inch! Thats crazy! Littleblacksmith Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daswulf Posted March 21, 2016 Share Posted March 21, 2016 1 hour ago, ausfire said: Das ... just a squirt of clear ruststop. Thanks Aus. Any findings on how it holds up? Keychains do get abused in pockets, against keys, hand sweat and such. Just looking for something that holds up better then my wax formula. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Forging Carver Posted March 22, 2016 Share Posted March 22, 2016 Alright thank you John. Actually that is what I was thinking of and I just watched the video after I posted the previous post. I already have a plan that I am going to make one and then brush it with a brass brush to give a real nice golden hat. Thank you for reminding me of this wonderful idea! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gergely Posted March 22, 2016 Share Posted March 22, 2016 Awesome work, guys and gals! Some of mines are here Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gergely Posted January 3, 2017 Share Posted January 3, 2017 This topic went quite dead after my last post so I try to revive it mainly out of guilt These are my newest keyrings. Inspired by Colleen Du Pon's ammonites but rethinking the concept from my repurposing view. (So maybe: remmonites) Made of some copying machine parts. As supplying these parts was short I made the one in the right from some long (150mm / 6") self tapping screws, it's also scrap material. Thanks for watching: Gergely Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daswulf Posted January 3, 2017 Share Posted January 3, 2017 All well done Gergely! wow. Thanks for sharing. they will be in the inspiration folder haha. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MarcyOHH Posted January 4, 2017 Share Posted January 4, 2017 I made a music note keychain for my mom. I will have to hijack her keys and snap a photo of it to post. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
New axe maker Posted January 5, 2017 Share Posted January 5, 2017 9 hours ago, MarcyOHH said: I made a music note keychain for my mom. I will have to hijack her keys and snap a photo of it to post. I had a picture of the key ring you posted a while back. I wanted to make different notations. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Emower Posted January 6, 2017 Share Posted January 6, 2017 Here are my favorite ones I forge. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gergely Posted January 6, 2017 Share Posted January 6, 2017 Cool work! I like the the flower the best! g Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark Ling Posted January 6, 2017 Share Posted January 6, 2017 I agree, I also like the flower the best. I know you didn't ask for suggestions, but thought "who doesn't?". So, the only thing I would do differently would to close the little curl up more so that it is less likely to get snagged on clothing, etc. Just my 2 cents. Littleblacksmith Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Emower Posted January 8, 2017 Share Posted January 8, 2017 On 1/6/2017 at 3:37 PM, littleblacksmith said: I agree, I also like the flower the best. I know you didn't ask for suggestions, but thought "who doesn't?". So, the only thing I would do differently would to close the little curl up more so that it is less likely to get snagged on clothing, etc. Just my 2 cents. Littleblacksmith Agreed. It snagged the wife's dress the other day. Time to do a modification... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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