Mr Moose

Heat treated and spring tempered. 

My submission for your consideration.  Inspired by the Crusaders Swords.  Made from a 3/8 inch hay rake spring tine with aluminium guard and pommel

 Cord wrap is from back when I use to custom wrap Que Sticks (billiards).

It is available on most smithing sites. 

If life gives you lemons---commit mayhem with them!... Thomas Powers

Welcome to the Dark side...Hammer making 

The 2300° temperature rating is what I would be concerned about. I believe white heat is appropriately 2200°.

Might work

JHCC, during startup may work, but after its at forging temps I bet it would be instant  charcoal. 

On, Flip, Off.

I don't think I can turn my forge down enough for cooking. 

Parchment paper would work a treat. May want to use 2 layers for more clearance. 

Fine looking Anvil and stand. Good work.  But I agree that it is too clean.

I agree with Buzzkill about the gate valve for air control.  I have a speed control on me setup and I found that this is not enough. Needed less air. Added a shutter to the  blower inlet and it was not enough. Added a gate valve to the air inlet at the burner tube and that finally gave me the control I needed over the air flow.

 A shutter on the blower intake will lower the load on the blower motor. 

 A gate valve would be were I would start. Cheap and easy. 

Thanks for saying that GuardedDig2. I was starting to think that I was alone in the belief that if you set your mind to it, you can accomplish anything. The last hammer I made was 4 3/4 lbs of 4340 goodness.  Nice rounding hammer that loves to move hot metal.  As for keeping it still, you could try a saddle to set the stock in with a shank for the hardy hole.

Mineral oil will work and is food safe. It is sold in ths pharmaceuticals isle as a laxative.

I like the one with the built in swage block. 

Ausfire. The 3 different lengths are like playing a cord on a guitar.  While the whole thing does vibrate,  the different lengths causes a different harmonic.  

 As for the shape, I would think it is a case of function before form. A flat "bell" takes up very little space.  

Correction... Indrustrial metal sales.

You might try industrial metal supply.  Thats were I order my 4140 & 4340. Alpha knife supply for new blade material.

I am pleased to hear that it arrived.  I wish you a long and happy smithing road.  Use it in good health.  

I have tried to forge tungsten carbide from a broken end mill. This was folly. Even at a high yellow to white heat this stuff will NOT move even with a 5 lb hammer. Not even a dent in the carbide (hammer was a different story). 

I just give them a wipe down with straight blo

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I have not sold anything yet. Donated some things to a charity auction, and make things for friends.  What I was wanting you to know is the Kanca anvil is a good tool and that you dont need a power hammer or a striker to make hammers or anything else that you can physically handle. If you were closer I would be happy to help you make one. I am sure that there is an IFI member close to you that would help. 

 Good luck in your journey and remember to have FUN.