Thumper Posted April 2, 2011 Share Posted April 2, 2011 Hi all, just logged on to this forum, nice layout. My present interest is making hawks (art doesn't sell real well in this economic climate). I've been making and selling them for some time now and was looking for any tip's on how to shorten the time it take's to make one. Currently, even with my 35# Spare Tire Hammer, it takes approximately 7-9 hours to complete. 3 hrs doing hot work and the rest finish work. Here's a pic of a spike, I also do poll's and pipes (they take longer). Thanks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marksnagel Posted April 2, 2011 Share Posted April 2, 2011 Hey thumper, Welcome to IFI! Nice lookin Hawk. Lots of people here to give you advice and lots more for you to give advice to. Look forward to seeing more of your work. Mark<>< Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CurlyGeorge Posted April 2, 2011 Share Posted April 2, 2011 Welcome to IFI, Thumper. Nice looking hawk. There is a thread on knives and hawks, in this forum. Lots of info available. Also, as Mark said, lots of us looking for more info. So don't be afraid to ask OR answer questions. Look forward to seeing more of your work. Also, add your location to your info. There may very well be another smith close to your location. :D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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