joelon Posted July 21, 2005 Share Posted July 21, 2005 Hey all, i have tons of RR spikes (i live near an abandoned Alaska Railroad track) and was wondering if anyone out there had any ideas on their uses. I"ve already made knives, a spoon, and a little tool I invented for these little copper bells I make, (it prolly has a name but i dont know it). :? Any ideas, even the half-formed ones would be sweet! (I am dieing for blacksmith type information here, i wish there was an online course or something!) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
meco3hp Posted July 21, 2005 Share Posted July 21, 2005 Hello, Go to this link. they have alot of info at anvilfire.http://www.anvilfire.com/iForge/index.htm Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HWooldridge Posted July 21, 2005 Share Posted July 21, 2005 The HC or WC ones are good for stamps, fullers, butchers and other set tools. Make several pair of tongs that hold the shank perpendicular and you will have easily exchanged set tool "handles". Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Glenn Posted July 21, 2005 Share Posted July 21, 2005 If you have not found it already, try this link http://www.iforgeiron.com then Blueprints There are several how to articles (some 235+ at last count) on that site covering tools, jigs, and projects you can make. Another source is the IForgeIron Tuesday Night Live Blueprints where the new blueprints are presented live across the internet every Tuesday Night at 10 pm EDT. Doors open at 9 pm. Usually there are two blueprints presneted each week When donated blacksmithing related material is available, there is a door prize for those present. Door prizes have included CD's, cone mandrals, tongs, gloves, welding rod cases, aprons, etc. http://www.iforgeiron.com/bp_location.shtml Everyone is welcome. Join in if you get a chance. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
irnsrgn Posted December 15, 2005 Share Posted December 15, 2005 Well Joalon this is what my neighbor does with RR spikes: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JerryCarroll Posted December 16, 2005 Share Posted December 16, 2005 Joalon, take a look at this page: http://www.metalsmithinghow-to.com/tutorials.cfm?page=http://www.metalsmithinghowto.com/content/Spikes/index.htm&content=82 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Strine Posted December 16, 2005 Share Posted December 16, 2005 What a great site Jerry, there's enough food for thought there to make a pig of yourself. My favourite Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Glenn Posted December 17, 2005 Share Posted December 17, 2005 The local junk yard has several spikes and track plates. They were turned as scrap for the money. For the cost of junk, it would seem to be a way to collect all the material you need from one spot. Contents of your junk yard may vary. :wink: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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