newbysmith Posted November 12, 2009 Share Posted November 12, 2009 Just thought I'd post a pic of some of my first smithing attempts. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob Browne Posted November 12, 2009 Share Posted November 12, 2009 Impressive. I really like your tongs :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thomas Dean Posted November 12, 2009 Share Posted November 12, 2009 Ditto on the tongs, also the 'hold down'. Looks like you're hooked! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David Einhorn Posted November 12, 2009 Share Posted November 12, 2009 Looks good. Keep up the good work. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MarkC Posted November 13, 2009 Share Posted November 13, 2009 rivets huh? nice. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Francis Trez Cole Posted November 13, 2009 Share Posted November 13, 2009 nice keep at it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bentiron1946 Posted November 13, 2009 Share Posted November 13, 2009 Looks like your getting the hang of things. Now you can hone your skills and move on the more advanced projects. Keep at it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CurlyGeorge Posted November 13, 2009 Share Posted November 13, 2009 Good job. Never thought of riveting the poker. Looks good. Keep up the good work. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave Parker Posted November 13, 2009 Share Posted November 13, 2009 Looks ok but all the metal is bent and twisted. J/k good job, keep it up. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MRobb Posted November 13, 2009 Share Posted November 13, 2009 Looks good! You are well on your way. Keep up the good work. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John NC Posted November 13, 2009 Share Posted November 13, 2009 Thumbs up, good stuff there. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
highlander Posted November 14, 2009 Share Posted November 14, 2009 im a big fan of the riveted fire poker. gives it a nice look. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Neal L Posted November 14, 2009 Share Posted November 14, 2009 Keep it up ....good start! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
keithgartner Posted November 15, 2009 Share Posted November 15, 2009 Looking good! What part of Missouri? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
newbysmith Posted November 15, 2009 Author Share Posted November 15, 2009 thanks for all the kind words everyone. Actually O'fallon MO. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
herchammer Posted November 16, 2009 Share Posted November 16, 2009 Nice lookin' work, I'm anxious to get that much time at the forge. Thanks for the pics! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bully Posted November 22, 2009 Share Posted November 22, 2009 Yes very good had not thought of a riveted fire poker and like it now I have viewed one thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brianbrazealblacksmith Posted November 23, 2009 Share Posted November 23, 2009 KB here... Wonderful!!! Keep it up and be sure to take any class offered in your area. There are many great smiths out there that can help you shorten your learning curve. Trust me the cost is worth it and the teachers look to newbies like you to pass it on in the future. :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
newbysmith Posted December 8, 2009 Author Share Posted December 8, 2009 Just finished a large s-hook. Going to make some shorter ones to give as Christmas gifts. Still looking for a good finish. I've used beeswax but my question is....When you wipe it down after sealing, does the beeswax still coat or am I wiping it off? Dumb question I know. Who else but me would know if I am wiping it off. Does the wax permeate the metal or just the outside? Picture is of the hook painted, but I didnt like the finished look. Too store-bought. Also is a leaf letter opener. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doug C Posted December 8, 2009 Share Posted December 8, 2009 Look good. I do not wipe off the beeswax. If it is pooled up I just heat it up and let it evaporate off. Letter openers are pretty good too. Keep at it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frosty Posted December 8, 2009 Share Posted December 8, 2009 (edited) Well done, good work all round. I really like the tongs and the fire poker. My only syggestion is for the hold fast, try making the shank longer and the curved holding arm a little shorter, though that one is actually probably just fine. What holds the work is friction between the shank and the pritchel hole so it helps if the shank extends below the bottom of the heal. If the arm is long and gently curved it can allow it to spring while you're working with it and that can let it come loose. However, if your holdfast does what you want, the way you want it to, don't change a thing. Frosty Edited December 8, 2009 by Frosty Spelling. Great White . . . Birch attack, remember? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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