nwaite Posted November 2, 2010 Share Posted November 2, 2010 In know this is kind of a stupid question but what's the best way for me to bring a rod to a point an make a pick out of it? I have a book that tells how but its hard to under stand. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
edge9001 Posted November 2, 2010 Share Posted November 2, 2010 In know this is kind of a stupid question but what's the best way for me to bring a rod to a point an make a pick out of it? I have a book that tells how but its hard to under stand. first forge it to square, then taper the square. after th taper is done, knock the corners down so it becomes an octogon, then bring it back to round. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nwaite Posted November 2, 2010 Author Share Posted November 2, 2010 sounds good.. thank you. the book i was reading was talking about doing something weird on the anvil. didn't sound rite. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dkunkler Posted November 3, 2010 Share Posted November 3, 2010 Check out this video http://www.youtube.com/user/MarkAspery#p/u/0/5-3ZPbxQDwY Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
edge9001 Posted November 3, 2010 Share Posted November 3, 2010 sounds good.. thank you. the book i was reading was talking about doing something weird on the anvil. didn't sound rite. something wierd on the anvil? how so? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
edge9001 Posted November 3, 2010 Share Posted November 3, 2010 Check out this video http://www.youtube.com/user/MarkAspery#p/u/0/5-3ZPbxQDwY nice video! I actually learned a little from it. if you notice it shows the technique I mentioned. square then taper, then to octogon then back to round. thanks for the visual aids :P Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nwaite Posted November 3, 2010 Author Share Posted November 3, 2010 OH wow ... thank you for that link that was nice. i learn from seeing so that just helped me so much. i wish i new some people around me who smithed i would learn so fast if i could spend just one day watching. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dkunkler Posted November 4, 2010 Share Posted November 4, 2010 Mark has a couple of books out and is working on a third- http://markaspery.net/www.markaspery.net/Home.html Not inexpensive but well worth the money. Book 1 would be a great help if you are getting started. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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