Blackbeard

inverted female nut- upside down crazy woman?:)

No HARM done...

Jump like a HARE

Sorry wrong page:)DARK

I like to shoot with my COLT

Really nice work!Well done Robert!
Bb

Cool Sam! Scary, Dude! You and the blade!!!!
Nice looking blade!
Bb

Very nice Ty! Great job! Looks really comfy!
Bb

The nile is NICE this time of year

Birds flown the COOP

The dog shouldnt LICK guests
Bb

My boot with the worn SOLE

Hiya Rich
Im really a beginner at this- think ive made 2 knives before- one of them a letter opener!
Thanks for posting this- ive often wondered about originality- what can i do that hasnt been done before- knives are limited a bit because of the shape of your hand-its a tool therefore there are not so many drastical changes you can do to the fundamental desine, or so they say...!
Hands have 5 fingers- finding a shape that fits every hand is a task i do not want- too many shapes and sizes
Blade shape- what can you think of that will cut?
Customise?
Limit to previous shapes?
I dont think so.
As long as theres imagination theres originality.
One cents worth
Bb

Congrats on having your son join the crew! Welcome I know you do great work!
Merc

Wow! Really nice work! Thats one helluve nice Bowie!
Bb

I am now the proud owner of this knife. My Dad made this a while back for my Grandfather who passed away about 2 years ago- my Dad gave this to me. He made knives as a hobby-I think he does very good work- this knive was made out of spring steel- I need to polish it a bit-its been neglegted since my Granfather passed away. Any ideas on how to preserve or give a lasting finish?Ps the inlay is copper and ivory.
Bb

Really nice- that mustave been a lot of work! Beautifull job!
Bb

Very well done! I havent made hardys yet- I think the hardys ill make will be more inclined to the smithing magician type- a frame with a lot of attachments that fit in a sliding frame- you really did a nice job on those!
Bb

Hiya Wim
Im glad you joined this forum. I also started doing blacksmithing, started forging this year. Ive built my own forge and basically learned from sites like ifi and books. Ive also been to Cape Town to see Conrad Hicks. He is giving a 5day blacksmithing class in August. He does great work!
I have already contacted you and I am looking foreward to meeting you. It is wonderfull that you have started this group- I hope blacksmithing here in SA makes a comeback!
Bb

When I made the t for my forge I cut the hole in the pipe with a 4" grinder. after cutting just clean with pecil grinder or attachment to drill. Then weld other pipe on.Yesteryearforges sollution would be easier though. I just used what i had available. If you can find a t-peice and threaded pipe it will be very easy.
Have fun building that forge!
Bb

Congratulations App Man- they look great! Please post pics after the final polish-would really like to see them when they have been completed!
Great job!
Bb

Thanks App man. Think it will save me a lot of time, having something solid to hit on. Im still searching high and low for a proper anvil though!
Bb

Went to the scrapyard looking for something solid i could use as an anvil. Found this. Think its a peice of shaft- stands 8 inches high, the face is 9" wide and it weighs 140 lbs. Its standing on top of the i beam i used to use.Has a nice rebound.
Bb

I agree with Ian. I also have a bottom blast and have run it for a whole day, only have to clean once during the day.
Bb

Beautifull Grizz!Neat work!
Bb