JG Brown

I think the first option could be doable, and it would let me keep from messing up the tight fit I've already got but accidentally bending it while it was hot. Might be a little time consuming, but I'll give it a shot. I'm a little worried about cracking around the edges of the peen working it cold, but I suppose I could file the cracks out if needs be.

Hello! I'm currently in the "thinking phase" of how to peen over the second half of a hinge pin I'm making out of 1/2" mystery stainless. It does not work well cold in my experience and while I have a mapp gas torch and a hand-built propane burner that is free of any forge, I'm having a hard time thinking of how to get the end of the pin hot enough to peen. Here are the restrictions for the mental acrobatics going into this for me: I'm working in a Vevor 2-burner propane forge The hinge is 4' x .25" x 2" on one side, and 19" x .25 x 2" on the other (big strap hinge) No power hammer or press No oxy-xxx torch I may be doomed to just heat it as hot as I can, slam it in the hinge, and use whatever heat is left to attempt to peen the other side over. I'm just not sure I've got the speed / coordination to make it happen. Any thoughts on the process or wizened advice is much appreciated.

Hello! Saltfork Craftsmen Artist Blacksmith Association is the ABANA affiliate club here in Oklahoma and we're putting on our 28th Annual Conference in Norman, Oklahoma. The conference will take place October 18th and 19th at the Cleveland County Fairgrounds. We are excited to welcome Pete Braspenninx of Phyre Forge and Ed Brazeal as our primary demonstrators. We will also have a silversmithing demonstration by Owen Salisbury of Ash and Ivy Winters Jewelry, and an engraving demonstration courtesy of Pepe Tools. We will have classes the Friday before (October 17th) with Ed Brazeal and Owen Salisbury. Additional happenings at the Conference: - Open Forge - Forging Contest - Tailgate Sales - Iron in the Hat Raffle - Auction More details to follow! SCABA is still seeking sponsors and demonstrating vendors for the event. To inquire, please reach out to me at: [email protected]