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  1. I wasn’t sure if I could pull it off, but I got the stitching finished up on the hawk sheathes tonight and they’re ready to go to the new owner tomorrow morning: I sharpened them and finished the handles Monday night. Then Tuesday, I managed injuring myself, getting a bad gash and nicking the bone on my left index finger. All stitched up last night, I didn’t have any trouble making the sheaths, but I was really worried about pulling the stitching tight tonight, but it went ok. No forging for a a while, but I have to clean the shop anyway. I’ll just put on some latex gloves to keep it my hand clean. Next time you’re doing something and the thought “this is not a good idea” crosses your mind, stop what you’re doing, and think how to proceed more carefully! Most of us have been there, but it doesn’t always doesn’t always end good. In honesty, I got off easy, 1/2” in any other direction and I could have had major complications. Keep it SAFE, David
  2. Flatliner, I think you miss understood to shape I’m not sure about. I think I’d rather have this area radiused. That would give different radiuses to work with. Of course, the shape it is now may offer interesting opportunities I haven’t thought of. I guess I’m a little biased, chasing after the Refflinghaus South German pattern for a couple years now. Itsnick, all in all, put the beauty to work and let up know what you think! Keep it fun, David
  3. Itsnick, is the round horn level with/on the same plane as the face of the anvil? I’d really like to get my hands on a south German pattern like that… but I’m not sure I like the transition from the round horn to the edges. Keep it fun, David
  4. Direwolf, thanks for the input. I do have the guide that came with my torch set. I used it as I initially setup my torch, but didn’t even think about reviewing it for welding. I just put the middle size tip on, adjusted the flame to what looked right (based on the discussions here on tuning gas forge flames) and gave it a try. (It helped that the first welding I learned was Tig welding on tool steel for stamping die repair.) The knowledge shared openly here is a wonderful resource for the community! Keep it fun, David
  5. Cleaning the shop, that’s what I was supposed to be working on before I got this commission. I am hosting a hammer-in here and have a lot of cleaning to do before I can have people in, let alone food for people! Today, I got the forging on the second hawk done and both cleaned up, thermocycled, and hardened: They are both temping currently. I’ll get better pictures after that. I also learned to torch weld! I broke the bit on my bent jaw tongs, which was bound to happen. So I fired up the torch with a welding tip on it and used some 1/8” CRS as filler rod and welded in a big fillet: I’ll probably have to do the same thing to the inside jaw before too long… I was surprised how easy it was to weld with the torch! Similar to Tig welding, but at least for me, not as graceful. Not sure that graceful is the right term, but it kind fits(?). keep it fun, David
  6. Well, at least I seem to be good at making clinkers: Honestly, a much better day in the forge! I got the next two hawks reworked, one forged out, and normalized. The other is ready for the bit: Both welds opened a little, but not too bad. The 1st one may get reworked, but I’m honestly not going to be happy with it, so I may put it in our next Iron-in-hat. The last time I did that it end up as a prized item… It probably won’t make me happy, hopefully it will make someone else happy! A for how much material I needed, it was about 3/8”. Keep it fun, David
  7. Well, it looks like I messed up. I forgot one key piece of information. Add your material thickness measurement to that of the handle when doing a wrapped eye like this! The eye is way too small! Broke the weld trying to size it, and lost some of the transition shape I was going for trying to re-weld it. At least I think you can see the general shape I was going for in the transition. Now, I’m going the have to rework the next two to get the right length for the eye: I’m going the have to open them back up and I’ll probably grind the set down back 1/8” on both sides. (I may even start another blank in case I mess something else up.) I really did not need this set back with the time constraints! Another hard lesson learned… Keep it fun, David
  8. JLP, nothing taken as a negative. I like hearing different opinions and approaches. I’m still working my process out, maybe one day I’ll be happy with it and faster. Right now I’m painfully slow at it, but I’m going for a particular ascetic. Chad, the layout work on these aren’t bad. After I recalculated the dimensions, (this time I wrote everything down) I scribed the center line, measured out and ctr punched one side of the top of the eye, then measured the eye width across the center line and ctr punched that. (I get a more accurate final width measuring from mark to mark than separate measurements from the center line.) Repeat for the bottom of the eye. Then it all forging… Keep it fun, David
  9. It could be a file size issue when loading the pictures. Over 300kb usually causes issues. Are you going to put that anvil to good used! If you’re interested there’s lot of info here on start out at low cost. (It’s great fun, and fairly addictive!) Keep it fun, David
  10. Yes, the edge from the sharp corners are square to the top. There is 1/8” different top to bottom for the length of the eye. I know the outside radius is fairly tight now, but after I forge the weld down I’m planning on 1/2”~3/4” radius smooth transition there. Keep it fun, David
  11. I started 3 hawks for a last minute Christmas gift commission. Preform is done: Of course I have to go in and order more material for the bits… I didn’t realize I was so low. Maybe I’ll just use a worn out rasp. I have a few of those lying around, and time is important here! (It just make me uncomfortable changing the formula) Keep it fun, David
  12. I knew I saw something one here somewhere… in an old post it states the “M” mark signifies 100lbs. I’m pretty sure I’ve seen something about the “Z” mark as well, but couldn’t find anything quickly. Someone with access to “Anvils in America” may look it up, if you ask nicely… Keep it fun, David
  13. Yeah, I understand. I was pretty heavy into back in the day. I realized I was pushing too hard and I would get hurt if I didn’t back down. So, I switched to C1, and almost started over. (Only ran one class five after that and only after a couple years.) I switched over just after my first son was born, priorities changed! Play boating in a C1 is an absolute blast. So much torque to throw the little playboat around! (Upper yough in a C1 playboat, not so much fun…) I can’t wait till you have that up and running. It will be nice to see you forging more. Keep at it, almost there, David
  14. No that sounds like a plan and I imagine there is some good steep creeks in you area! I haven’t been on the water in maybe 10 years, but I do miss it and for me it’s usually a 6hr drive to good runs. Keep it fun, David
  15. Honestly, you need to have a chimney specialist in to have it inspected. It is very possible that the previous owners installed a gas fireplace to avoid very expensive repairs, but still have some semblance of a fire place. When we first moved in we had ours inspected. The cost was low and we had good news, but did have some upgrades done. Still haven’t set a fire in it as the fire box itself needs some repairs. (That a whole other story in and of itself…) Keep it fun, David
  16. You can always put a round rivet into a square hole and as you form the head it will fill most of the square hole as it collapses. For this you need to heat the rivet in the forge, don’t just use a torch and heat only the side you riveting. Also, you will need to start with a longer length than the standard 1-1/2 ~ 2 time the diameter. This won’t give perfect results, but perfect is not always needed. To prevent rotating, you can also put chisels cuts into the hole that the rivet is formed into. It comes down to how much rotation resistance you need. Keep it fun, David
  17. I have to get a better welding helmet myself, or at least a new lens for the on I have. It’s too dark and I can barely see the bead, let alone the joint I’m trying to weld. this afternoon, I forged out a long steak flipper for my neighbor as a Christmas gift for his brother. (It good to be kind to your neighbors!): Keep it fun, David
  18. Well it’s finally done! There are definitely things that can be improved on, but there were a lot of firsts in this for me. Definitely a learning experience! Keep it fun, David
  19. I’m not sure how big the plate is, but I would drill a hole towards the edge of the plate to hold just the end of the “acorn” of the leg and weld another plate on top of the pipe to mount the vice bracket. Of course it’s all size and equipment dependent. Keep it fun, David
  20. Okay, I broke down and did it: Took off work early, hit the welding shop, brought them home, and properly set them up. In a day or two, I’ll try my luck at it… Keep it fun, David
  21. Ok, I’m getting close to the finish line with this picket. I made a rivet set and bolster today out of sucker rod and end: Made the rivet and set it good to one floret: Finally, I did a setup check for the riveting: Now, I have a problem! Looks like I’m going to need a torch to do the final riveting, but I haven’t bought the gas yet. Nor have I developed that skill set. I may have to go to one of the other smiths shops this week to finish it… Keep it fun, David
  22. Your forget table look easy to move. Put in the corner if that is the most efficient for the majority of your forging. Just move it out when you have a long project that requires it. Keep it fun, David
  23. I hadn’t considered that. I did make the mistake of stacking them up rotated 45degrees after showing my wife. They look pretty good that way, but I’m not sure I have enough time to make to more with the other work that’s still to be done. Keep it fun, David
  24. Finally got back in the forge tonight and got the florets done: I like the center form of the one on the left and the petal shape of the other. Best to leave them the way the are at this point! Keep it fun, David
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