I have a radio in my shop, but don't often use it. My anvil is a Fisher, so it itsn't very loud. That is my time to think. Besides, I like to hear when someone is around or coming into the shop.
Mitch
HI Biggundoctor. The bottle opener works very well. I "cheated" with the tab and welded a piece of steel just inside the rim and another flat piece on the other side. I wasn't sure how to forge these parts into the hat, so that was my current solution. Thanks for the interest.
Mitch
Since my first cowboy hat turned out ok, I decided to make two more for my two sons.
One I made into a bottle opener for my youngest ( the bottle opener was his idea ).
The second I made into a belt buckle for my eldest ( the buckle was my wife's idea).
These are a little larger that my first. 3-1/2" in diameter, 1/8" thick.
Comments and cretiques welcome. Thanks for looking.
Mitch
Welcome to IforgeIron. Always room for more. Keep us posted on your progress and ask any questions you have. There are many very talented people here. Probably someone near you.
Mitch
Let me be the first to say WOW! That's a beautiful knife. I really like the pattern in the steel. Nice lines and the selection of materials works well together. Thanks for posting.
Mitch
Nice forge! Now you're really hooked. It would be worth your time to add an idler valve. Over time, I'm sure it pays for itself.
Keep us posted on how you do & what you make.
Mitch
Thank you CurlyGeorge. Yea, the material was a bit thick for this. It's 1/8" thick. I liked it though. I didn't have to worry so much
about punching through.
Mitch
Hello. I just tried my first cowboy ( or any ) hat. I messed up and dinged the front, but otherwise
I am happy with it. Comments and critiques welcome. Thanks for looking.
Mitch
Greetings. I haven't posted in a while. I just finished my first Ulu shaped knife.
It is made from a concrete cutting blade. Has red oak handle and brass pins.
I forgot to get exact measurements. The oal is approx 8" long. It still needs some
more polishing and sharpening. Critiques and comments welcome. Thanks for looking.
( crossing my fingers the upload works )
Mitch