Smokeman

Thanks for the links and photos guys, I certainly apprieciate it. Great new ideas for me to try.

Thanks Mcraigl, I'll try that out.

Hi folks, I got me an old 14" chainsaw chain and bought some 20 Mule Team Borax. I have looked at a lot of areas on the net on making a billet to hopefully turn into a knife blade. I do have a few questions if you dont mind answering. 1. When I tie or weld the chain, do I make one loop in the chain 2. Do I apply the borax before the first heat 3. How do I know when I do the fold. 4. Do I strike the billet flat or can I turn it on edge and strike the whole thing into a square billet. Thanks-

Hi folks, after seeing a pic on this site of Jayco's Black Snake visitior in his shop, I figured that I would try a Snake Wok. I wrapped it in some vines and threw in a leaf. Probably throw it on ebay and see how it does. Anyway, here it is. Take Care.

Thanks for the information A.M. Nice Job

ApprenticeMan, If I may ask, what is the size of the Square Frame Material ? Looks nice, I might have to give this a try.

Thanks for the information guys, it does make for a nice wall hanger in the forge.

I got a new 40 lb Propane tank for the gas forge and a Bernz 0 Matic hot torch for wrapping snakes and vines on the metal.

Merry Christmas All, I pulled this chain out of a creek bank a few years ago and since have been trying to figure out it's use and a ball park of its age. It is 15 feet long and appears hand forged. I was hoping that some of you might help me out with its use and age. Thanks

Thanks Glenn, Thanks Jeremy, just what the doctor ordered.

If you have ever forges a realistic looking bird, I would like to see some pics. I am doing a project and need to forge a bird with its wings spread. Thanks folks. If you have a link to a site, That will work too. Thanks

Thanks guys & Happy Holidays to all.

Go right ahead Simmons, make all you want. They make nice gifts.

Thanks Jayco. Looking forward to asking you guys a lot of questions. I keep asking my anvil questions but he just says, "Beats the xxxx out of me "..

Thanks MROBB for the nice comment, Larrynjr, when I placed a ruler across the center mass of the dish, it had a 3.5" drop to the center then it bevels out to flat. It works pretty well. I did one without the hanger and just welded legs underneith and I have cooked stir-fry, chicken and eggs, bacon on it.