ptree Posted December 5, 2012 Share Posted December 5, 2012 My friends and i have founded the Brotherhood of Friendly Hammermen, (BFH) and have been forging split crosses from 3" square stock. Here are a few photo's of the finished crosses. The most recent #5 was set on the sledging anvil still very hot and the setting sun captured by member Steve King. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
macbruce Posted December 5, 2012 Share Posted December 5, 2012 That is one rugged cross! Looks like the BFH used some BFH's to get er done...... B) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eric sprado Posted December 5, 2012 Share Posted December 5, 2012 "There's A New Rugged Cross On a Hill......" Sorry-Somebody had to say it...BEAUTIFUL effect with the setting sun shining through!!!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ptree Posted December 5, 2012 Author Share Posted December 5, 2012 The BFH is a not to subtle play... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marksnagel Posted December 5, 2012 Share Posted December 5, 2012 Beautiful cross brothers, keep up the good work! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ptree Posted December 5, 2012 Author Share Posted December 5, 2012 We intend to as we have stock for at least 3 more of these. We have also begun deliberation on the project for next year. A bearded dragon made from 4" stock has been bandied about:) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ThomasPowers Posted December 5, 2012 Share Posted December 5, 2012 BFHs using BFHs---"subtle is using a 9# sledge---instead of a larger one!" Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ptree Posted December 6, 2012 Author Share Posted December 6, 2012 Aah but Sir Thomas, we use sledges from 8# to 20# depending on the point in the operation:) The 20# is really more often used as a reaction mass than hammer. Some of the guys started with big hammers and soon found that it was hard to finsh the job. I use a striking hammer from VOGT, made in the 30's I would guess, and not so big, but I can swing it and control it till the job is done:) Has a really nice cross pien for both spreading and texture. We have team members from slim and shorter than me to several rather tall large gentlemen who are very handy when their turn on tongs comes. In the right hand photo, note the guy on the left, he really is that tall:) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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