34557564 Posted February 6, 2012 Posted February 6, 2012 Hey all, I made a video about forging a leaf key ring from 1/2" square, take a look- I don't have any pics, they were all to big of files to upload. Just something I thought I'd show you. Mitch Quote
Rob Browne Posted February 7, 2012 Posted February 7, 2012 I really enjoyed that tutorial. The music over the top was a good touch instead of the hammer on anvil sounds we all know so well. Personally I would have liked your written comments to be more common. You put them in and they were really good then there were whole sections with no comments which would have improved the presentation. Good show :) Quote
Bush Bugger Posted February 7, 2012 Posted February 7, 2012 Well done mate thanks for the demo :D Quote
Private Entrance Posted February 7, 2012 Posted February 7, 2012 Very informative. Looks like something I might want to take a crack at. I'm thinking of trying for a letter opener for a friend's upcoming birthday. I was going to try a scroll at the end of the handle. I might try this instead. Quote
Michael Posted February 7, 2012 Posted February 7, 2012 Really well done video. Lighting and framing are fantastic! Quote
bajajoaquin Posted February 7, 2012 Posted February 7, 2012 You know, you mention in the video (or write, I suppose) that you usually flatten out the leaf first before drawing. I do the same thing. But looking at how it works, I might start drawing first. I don't have a good set of bit tongs, and I'm always frustrated by the leaf turning in the jaws. Until I get good at making tongs, it might be just as effective to flatten after taper. Quote
34557564 Posted February 7, 2012 Author Posted February 7, 2012 Thanks for the comments. Bajajoaquin, I always draw out the stem before flattening, what I meant was I flatten it before cutting it off :) Quote
Ridgewayforge Posted February 7, 2012 Posted February 7, 2012 That is a fantastic video. I might have to try this soon. Tell me, how does that fit in a pocket though? I agree with Rob. Good choice for music. Refreshing after hearing the sharp sounds on most smithing videos. Well done! Quote
bajajoaquin Posted February 7, 2012 Posted February 7, 2012 From the size stock he's using, it probably doesn't fit in a pocket. Probably fits just fine in a purse, though.... Thanks for the clarification on the flattening sequence. Even if you made a mistake in your wording, I'm glad you did. I think it will improve my own leaf-making. My wife will be very happy about that. Quote
34557564 Posted February 7, 2012 Author Posted February 7, 2012 It would make a fairly big key chain, but it will fit in a pocket easily. Quote
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