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I've thought about the Rusty/Crusty hammers before but wasn't really in the right place mentally to get into something like that. I'll have to revisit those and see what I think now. There is the tire hammer too that I've looked at but haven't bought the plans for yet. A power hammer would certainly speed up the process...........hmmmmmm
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I made a matching hook to go with the first one. I need to tweak it a bit more so it "matches" a bit more but overall I'm happy with them.
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cool, looks good. other than modifying an existing hammer, I haven't tried to make one yet.
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I made this chop tool today after church. And yes I realize the rear fuller is lopsided. It should still work though.
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I agree, but it's not in the budget for me yet. We'll see how the year goes.
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New member question.
larrynjr replied to Mililani Stickman's topic in Blacksmithing, General Discussion
Welcome to IFI! Sorry for skipping the welcome by posting my comment(s) first. -
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larrynjr replied to Mililani Stickman's topic in Blacksmithing, General Discussion
As this is part of a school project, I'm surprised you have to provide your own steel or that they didn't give more details as to what type of steel you would need to succeed in making a punch. If you used that same Lowes steel for your chisel it will probably notch and blunt as soon as you try to use it. -
Of course I ALWAYS want to be out hammering but rarely get out consistently so when I do manage to get out there, I like to get `er done!
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It was a lot of work, I've been away from the forge for a week or more. It took me almost 4 hours to do that. I like the way it came out though. The trick will be if I can do it again to make a matching hook with the leaf on the opposite side.
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I finally got out and did some hammering today and made this hook with a philodendren leaf out of a rr spike.
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Actually it's; www.gstongs.com and he is located in Castle Rock, Wa. so pretty close to you. Another option is to join the NW Blacksmith Association. They have a grant for training that members can apply for. There are many very good smiths / instructors in Wa. www.blacksmith.org
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It looks like it was carved from styrofoam then painted to look like anvil color. POS in my book. buyer beware!!
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Thanks Thomas, I knew there was a good reason for it but not having had proper welding training / background I didn't know what it was. I've suspected that the flux core wire was less than good but I haven't invested in a bottle for shielding gas yet. One more thing to the list of what I want / need!
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I'm not trying to do this just wondering what happens, good, bad, whatever; if you try to weld with non-flux core wire without the argon/co2 shielding gas? Massive spatter? burn out your MIG? Thanks
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good looking stuff, courses are great and I wish I could do one every month but time and money don't allow. Courses are a great way to ramp up your skills quickly. Get your gasser built and start hammering!
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Great article and pictures Hollis. I really like the poker handle!
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Happy Birthday, for 2009! Many more and happy hammering!