ddan7 Posted November 24, 2007 Share Posted November 24, 2007 This is my first post here, so I thought I'd post of picture of my first RR spike hatchet that I worked on yesterday. There's a lot to learn in this art, but you have to start somewhere, right? This is a great site. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pete46 Posted November 24, 2007 Share Posted November 24, 2007 Ruggedly Functional,i Like It !!!!!!:) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hammerkid Posted November 24, 2007 Share Posted November 24, 2007 i like also, been going to make just ain`t had the time Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Donnie Posted November 24, 2007 Share Posted November 24, 2007 Looks great for a first. Hawks, hatchets, axes are my favorite things to forge. My son and I also enjoy many hours throwing them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ferrous Beuler Posted November 25, 2007 Share Posted November 25, 2007 Very nice Dan! Immpressive results in a "first". Looks like your'e ready to go camping or maybe ambush a company of redcoats... Congrats :)Dan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robert Mayo Posted November 25, 2007 Share Posted November 25, 2007 Good show for your first go at it! Welcome to the board. Bob Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mende Posted November 25, 2007 Share Posted November 25, 2007 yeah!. .perfect ..try to leave a few nicks in the blade so it "bites" into flesh better:D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
easilyconfused Posted November 25, 2007 Share Posted November 25, 2007 Looks good for a start! One suggestion though, if I may, is that you may need to dress your hammer judging by the sharpness of the nicks. It may be the picture or I may just be out to lunch but they look fairly sharp. By dressing your hammer and smoothing out the sharp edges they put on a new hammer, you'll notice a HUGE improvement in the smoothness of your hammering. Of course, hammer practice is key too so you're hitting it with all the face, not just an edge too but that comes with time and there's nothing you can do about that. Those sharp edges though can become a stress point for cracks. Keep up the good work though you're doing great! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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