Les L

I wish I had someplace like that around here I could go to, but that’s what happens when you live in an area that doesn’t allow you to enter the scrap yard 

20 hours ago, Goods said:

I kinda want to keep

I agree with you, it looks great!

Thanks Frosty. I’ve got a big lug wrench, with a 3/4 shaft that’s the perfect diameter and length for the handle, just have to make the balls for the ends. It’s going to take me longer to brush it down and oil it than to make the handle and spring. I would use cold rolled, but I don’t have the right size in my scrap pile, I won’t use, or allow, a cheater on my vice either 

Rojo, Looks good, I'm looking forward to a report on how it works 

Went to an antique fair with the wife yesterday, last day of a three day event, mostly junk but one man had some blacksmith equipment, that was way overpriced. There was a post vice leaning against a tree that I didn't see a price on and he said $60 when I asked him about it. I said no spring or handle, let me check the screw and box, which were very good, after I checked everything he asked what I'd offer and when I said $30 he said sold. 5 1/2 jaws, 55 lbs. There was one other small post vice, that was bent up like a pretzel, at another vendor's that she wanted $100, I walked away laughing.

Shainarue, I agree with Billy on how to make it. You have plenty of time to finish it and we’ll be waiting very impatiently for the pictures 

Alexandr. You never cease to amaze me with the quality of your craftsmanship and the quantity of your work. 

Beautiful job Dave. I really like the pattern 

Thanks Billy

Good job Nate, I agree with Billy about the transition from handle to blade 

Thanks Rojo

Thanks to all for the positive comments, it was a fun project and showed me that I have to make some more tools the proper size for the project before I start it 

Alexandr, you may have taken your time finishing the stairs, but you did an exceptional job 

I was able to fire up the forge today and made this one. First blade shaped object and dragon for me. The blade looks crooked in the picture, but it's not, just a bad photographer

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Goods, your tomahawks are looking great! I like how you set the blade down in front of the eye, I haven't tried that yet, but I will soon.

Twisted, Follow the directions in Jennifer's video and you won't have any trouble making them,. I enjoy making them, completed my third a few weeks ago for a customer. When I delivered it he ordered three more and since then I have received 9 more orders from people that he showed it to. I'll be busy the next couple of weeks.

Great work everyone! 

Great job Billy! I like your idea of making one each year, How about a picture showing the different ones?

Great work Goods. 

Pat, I have not noticed much loss of length when twisting my stock, but I always start with extra to ensure I have the same pattern on the ends. I have not bent twisted stock in a circle. I would add at least 8 inches and cut to size after bending. Size of stock may make a difference. Your half circle looks great, did you do any before/after measurements on it?

Das, thanks for the nail information 

Dave, those are some fine looking crosses 

Das, what type of nails are you using on the cross?

Pat, have you tried silver solder?

Alexandre, beautiful work, as always. Sorry to hear about the shipping problem, I hope it gets resolved soon 

Nice cross Das and good job on the flame coloring, your imagination always amazes me.   Have you thought about a two tone finish on one? I'm thinking a flame colored cross with the rest a copper sulfate or brass brushed finish would take it to another level.

Thanks Jenn and Chimaera

great start on the hammer Jenn, I’m looking forward to seeing the finished pictures 

beautiful as always Alexandr 

I finished the sheath for the hawk I made last week and delivered it to the customer. He must have been happy, because he ordered three more.

Iron dragon That’s a great looking grinding jig and table your working on 

Jennifer, great looking chopper, please don’t chop my way with it, if we get a chance to meet face to face. Looking forward to see the finished product 

4 hours ago, jlpservicesinc said:

Les L very nice hawk.. 

A special thanks to you Jennifer, all the credit goes to you because I learned how to make it by watching your video. I appreciate the time you spend making the videos, the details you provide have helped me tremendously, along with the information I get from IFI.

I was able to fire up the forge Saturday, after being shut down from a shoulder injury, and made a mouse hawk that was commissioned in March, the day after injuring my shoulder. Now to make the sheath and deliver it. I also have 8 full size hawks on order that I have to get started on, but I've informed all my customers that I am working back into it slowly to ensure I don't re-injure my shoulder.