JustinJ1982 Posted July 30, 2012 Share Posted July 30, 2012 Well got everything aligned this evening and finally started forging tonight. Over the weekend I finally got a stump for my anvil and learned how to properly light ny forge. Took a go at a RR spike and this is what I got. Wasn't aiming for perfection, just getting a feel for how the metal moves and what my hammer can do. Its nothing compared to what I see on here but this gave me some confidence and drive just making this. Gonna hit it on the grinder tomorrow and sharpen it and hang it on the wall. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve Sells Posted July 30, 2012 Share Posted July 30, 2012 looks better than a lot of first efforts. keep it up Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheoRockNazz Posted July 31, 2012 Share Posted July 31, 2012 Stupendous start! If you have an excess of RR spikes, try doing some neat stuff with the handles, like twists or filework - you'll gain a better understanding of how steel moves under the hammer, grinder and file. Let's see more! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jon Smith Posted November 7, 2012 Share Posted November 7, 2012 Now this looks remarkably familiar...haha Bears a marked resemblance to my first piece. Be proud Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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