firefarm39

I think I would just go to the local farm store or tractor dealer and get a pin the correct size. They are made for the purpose, and aren't too expensive. Why re-invent the wheel, so to speak.

Great job! and thanks for sharing the pics with us! Are you hauling it to CA, or is someone else?

Good luck from here as well! Don't forget to take some time to take pictures! Frankyluckman (Jesse) you are going to have to start shopping for a serious-sized forge to heat metal up for that monster!

Hi folks, I am new to this site and look forward to learning and sharing with all. I am a farmer and firefighter, among other things, and have been smithing off and on (mostly off) since the early 70s. Recently I decided to get more serious about learning and doing. I have found the smithing community to be a diverse and really interesting group of people. The great thing is most everyones willingness to share techniques and ideas! I look forward to being part of that. firefarm39