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BlasterJoe

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  1. Really nice looking hammers Adam. I hope to get some that come out that nice someday.
  2. Wow, those are really good. I agree with the tighter scrolling on the ends just so it it doesn't catch on what ever your hanging up. Can't wait to see your next few projects if that's your first try.
  3. "I've got one more silver dollar, and they not going to catch me no. Not gonna catch the Midnight Rider." Just that part.
  4. Very nice file work. I love antler handle knives but the nubs on the bottom can be rough on your hands during heavy use. Might be worth sanding them off.
  5. I think flat cord wrap. Some 750 cord with the innards pulled out. Maybe a camo pattern.
  6. Thanks aus. I will try that on the next one. Do you have to forge weld the fold? Thanks 48er nodebt, I like the door nocker idea. It's a constant worry of mine that I wouldnt hear ed McMahon.
  7. That 303 stainless can be forged but it takes some doing. I can across a 1" round bar last year. Get it very hot and it will let you know when it's too cool. Also from what I've read it's a air hardening steel so don't bother heat treatment. I made small very rough looking Hardie cutoff out of it and it held up quite well. Just don't miss or you will ding up your hammer. Might be good for eating utensils.
  8. Made my first rams head tonight. Turned out better than I thought it would. Still need to make a few more. Definitely one of those projects you have to go step by step on. This one I made out of the head of a railroad spike. Next one I think I will try the folding method so I can get more horn out of it. As this one stands it's not a shooter. Not sure what to with the rest of the spike. Maybe a bottle opener?
  9. See if you can find a 4" piece of pipe. Maybe steel sewer pipe or well casing and bend around it.
  10. BlasterJoe

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    Like doc said. I just used some 3/8 mild stock and quench in water. Super easy to make and pretty handy.
  11. BlasterJoe

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    Just compiling. Trying to watch my evolution. Almost one year in smithing.
  12. I have the dreams where I can't swing a hammer and I wind up smashing my hand. When I wake up my arm is asleep because I was sleeping on it.
  13. Very nice piece. Have thought about zebra wood handle? Might look cool if you can lay the pattern the same direction. Or opposite for that matter.
  14. I know that bridge well, down in riverfront park. You definitely did it justice. Great work David. Hope your not going to paint it that blue/green.
  15. Made a new Hardie cut off. Made it out of an old splitting wedge. I will use it as my hot cut but I did temper it. Am I wasting time doing that? My thought was it might hold the edge a little longer. It fixes nice and tight with just a couple light taps to release it.
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