JAKA Posted April 10, 2007 Share Posted April 10, 2007 I'd like to say hello and introduce myself. Ken Admire: JAKA I've been dabbling in blacksmithing for over 20 years. I make custom knives by both forging and stock removal methods. I'm the sole author of them and do my own tempering. I can be reached @ either kenneth.admire@valero.com or jkadmire@watchtv.net. I'm looking forward to enjoying hearing from others. First question: How does one attach broom straws to forged fireplace broom handles? Thanks :cool: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thomas Dean Posted April 10, 2007 Share Posted April 10, 2007 Howdy for East TEXAS! and welcome to IFI! Not real sure how to get hold of it but Jeff Moher from Florida has an excellent video titled "Broommaking for the Blacksmith". Takes you from start to finish, explained well, good camera work, shows tools and material needed. Worth the money. (I am no way related to or have any finacial interest in afore mentioned reference. ) Good luck and let us see some pictures! We LOVE pictures! Again, welcome. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JAKA Posted April 10, 2007 Author Share Posted April 10, 2007 I appreciate the kind words and always glad to hear from a Texan. I and my family are native Kansans. We are currenty working/living in Ohio but miss the plains. JAKA Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skunkriv Posted April 10, 2007 Share Posted April 10, 2007 JAKA, welcome to IFI We had Jeff Mohr demo for us here in IA one time. Great guy. As he was tying a broom he said "this is simple, but it ain't easy". In other words anyone can do it but he had had a LOT of practice. Couldn't find a site to buy direct from him but found this: Broom making for the Blacksmith Love of Art Productions Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thomas Dean Posted April 11, 2007 Share Posted April 11, 2007 THAT'S the one! Great video and actually fun to watch. Thanks skunkriv. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JAKA Posted April 11, 2007 Author Share Posted April 11, 2007 Thanks for the generous welcome to the forum and for the information on the broom construction video. Now maybe I'll have the nerve to finish the last of the fireplace tools. (The dreaded broom). It's always been gratifying to see the outpouring of help on either blacksmithing or knifemaking forums I've been associated with in the past. This one is no exception and I'm certainly glad to now be a part of it. :D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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