December 23, 201510 yr One last commission before Christmas. These started out as 1/2" square bar, forged octagonal and have drifted handles, twisted centers and forge welded points. About 31" long.
December 23, 201510 yr I really like the design. How large was the drift for the handles? Also, nice and pointy too. The store bought pokers I've seen are always too blunt to be of much use. Edit: I just realized you probably used the horn for the handles. My anvil hasn't grown a horn yet, so I'm still in drift/bick mode... Edited December 23, 201510 yr by jumbojak
December 23, 201510 yr Author Nope, no anvil horn. I use my swage block that I had made. It has a series of holes from 3/4"-2". I use drifts for each hole so I can open to dimension without stretching or marring the octagonal sides.
December 23, 201510 yr Well executed handles! Octagonal shaft is interesting. You must have good hammer control to do that without twisting. Drawn to a very fine point too. Looks great, but you wouldn't want to drop one on your foot!
December 23, 201510 yr Very clean work. Nicely done! I have to ask. Is the first picture an angry moment?
December 23, 201510 yr Author I use modeling clay under the power hammer to work out dimensions/shapes.
December 23, 201510 yr Oh. Haha. Looked like something that had gone terribly wrong but apparently it was an absolute success.
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