HerrBrun

Is this the right place to comment? If not sorry. That bent piece looks like hold down. You might be able to use it in the hardy hole of your anvil. (to big for Pritchel hole) It could also be used with a platen or swage block.

Hi Frosty, very nice forks and an exelant idea! Have you considered finishing with sand paper to highlight the high spts and leaving the valleys dark. I did that to some stainless implements I made over 25 years ago and they still look good today, at least in my veiw.

You're doing the state fair? I'll come out and meet you this summer. I did the Oregon State Fair from '91 to 2000. Great times!

I'm in Canby south of Portland. Is there still a NWBA?

I started my blacksmith career in 1979 while working for Timberline Lodge, a ski area on the south side of Mount Hood in Oregon. There is some incredible iron work at the lodge, that was built by the WPA during the depression. In 1985 I went full time and I've been at it ever since.

Hi, I'm new and just want to say hello. I started forging in 1979 and went full time in '85. It's always good to meet other blacksmiths.