Mark Wargo New2bs Posted January 2, 2010 Share Posted January 2, 2010 Well, after eating with the wife's family I sneaked a bit of forging after dark. On the left is the first tool that I've made (Very rough, but it worked to make the leaves). It started life as a 3/4 inch round coil spring from the local auto salvage. The leaves are from 3/8 square mild steel with brass patina. Mark Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beth Posted January 2, 2010 Share Posted January 2, 2010 looks great new2bs - im determined to make some usefull tools this year - you have inspired me:) not sure why i avoid it! did you heat treat it or are you just using it straight as it is? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fat pete Posted January 2, 2010 Share Posted January 2, 2010 heat treating a chisel i think is non productive, if you are using it on a hot piece of metal....if its cold chisel then I would treat it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark Wargo New2bs Posted January 2, 2010 Author Share Posted January 2, 2010 Thanks. I did heat treat it by quenching it in Olive Oil and then tempering it at 450F degrees in the oven. While the temper on the point will be lost quickly, the end that is hammered should retain the temper I believe. I'm just trying to practice all the basics to improve my skill. I need to forge more in the daytime so I can line things up better. Mark Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fat pete Posted January 2, 2010 Share Posted January 2, 2010 that will work... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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