Bhutton Posted May 1, 2016 Share Posted May 1, 2016 Hi...I just recently attended the 25th annual Ozark conference on friday...I attended the blacksmith class for beginners and made these 2 hooks. This is my first blacksmith conference and I really enjoyed it...Those BAM guys are awesome...now I'm a bam guy too! Here's my hooks! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frosty Posted May 1, 2016 Share Posted May 1, 2016 Ain't blacksmith gatherings fun? Nice looking hooks especially for early projects. I award you a "Well Done." Good on ya for joining, the benefits make dues look like a soda run. Can we call you Bam Bam Hutton now? Frosty The Lucky. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bhutton Posted May 1, 2016 Author Share Posted May 1, 2016 Sure thing frosty...I know somewhere along the line I've been called worse...lol Thanks for the kudos on the hooks...now I just need time to make like 30 each of these. Anyhow it was worth the 6 hr round trip drive...met a bunch of great guys!!!! (Blacksmith Association of Missouri...BAM) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frosty Posted May 1, 2016 Share Posted May 1, 2016 A good trick for developing consistency is making sets. A nice 4 hook set is popular with the relatives and friends. Getting four hooks to match well enough is good incentive. Do all the hooks at the same time. Twist 4, taper 4, punch 4, do 4 finials in steps 4 ea. finial scroll 4 and turn 4 hooks. Do each step on each piece at the same time from cutting the stock to brushing and finishing. Remember leave the thinnest section for last, thin burns easier than thick. Frosty The Lucky. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bhutton Posted May 3, 2016 Author Share Posted May 3, 2016 Great suggestion frosty...I'll take your advice! Thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frosty Posted May 4, 2016 Share Posted May 4, 2016 Well give it a try, it's not gospel. You're welcome, it's my pleasure. Frosty The Lucky. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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