mike landrich
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I'll get, and post, some tomorrow.
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I have 10 different forks. Most are indeed 2 tine, since I throw in the Northeast, where we can use them. I'll just start by straightening and then see about hardening Thanks to all who replied. I will take before and after pics and post them then
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I have a bunch of antique pitchfork heads that were a barn that burned. They were to be used for the Scottish Highland Games, so they need to be able to withstand a lot of stress, which they were great for, before the fire. The tines are bent. I'd like to straighten them, but have no idea what I would need to do to heat treat them, to retain and, hopefully, regain some of the spring qualities of the steel. Any advice? Background on me. I've done a lot of welding and fabricating, but have no experience as a blacksmith. I would most likley do the heating and straightening using either an OA or oxypropane torch. I could do a primitive coal forge if needed though, if there is an advantage