Daswulf Posted January 24, 2017 Share Posted January 24, 2017 Thanks Vaughn. There are some of those around here. I'll check them out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ausfire Posted January 24, 2017 Author Share Posted January 24, 2017 I wish we had ACE hardware stores here! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ThomasPowers Posted January 24, 2017 Share Posted January 24, 2017 ACE was the place I found the lye, boric acid and 12" bright spikes mentioned in another thread Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SLAG Posted January 24, 2017 Share Posted January 24, 2017 Aus, There should be some rural all purpose hardware stores located in farming communities to suit your needs. That is the kind of establishment that would carry, items like lye, muriatic acid, fencing supplies farming and building equipment etc. Ace Hardware, Loews. et al are general hardware stores that might carry such things in the U.S.A. But companies like Tractor Supply stores are more likely to have what you want to acquire. Yes these companies are probably not in Australia. But there should be counterpart stores that cater to that niche. I think you already know that. (so please suffer me being a little pedantic.) Perhaps that helps. SLAG. Hope you are enjoying the high summer. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ausfire Posted January 25, 2017 Author Share Posted January 25, 2017 10 hours ago, SLAG said: Aus, There should be some rural all purpose hardware stores located in farming communities to suit your needs. That is the kind of establishment that would carry, items like lye, muriatic acid, fencing supplies farming and building equipment etc. Ace Hardware, Loews. et al are general hardware stores that might carry such things in the U.S.A. But companies like Tractor Supply stores are more likely to have what you want to acquire. Yes these companies are probably not in Australia. But there should be counterpart stores that cater to that niche. I think you already know that. (so please suffer me being a little pedantic.) Perhaps that helps. SLAG. Hope you are enjoying the high summer. Yeah, you would think so, but I've searched rural supplies and such with no success. High summer for sure ... a bit uncomfortable in the smithy though. More sweat on the anvil today. It's supposed to be monsoon season and at least the rain would cool things a little. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gergely Posted January 25, 2017 Share Posted January 25, 2017 Walking on Aus's path I tried to take this to more reproductive level: hook stem part is half of the original nail's size, hook bent on jig, leaf stem is drawn down to fixed size (the whole length is 390 mm when it's drawn). Tried to jig the leaf stem bend but it wasn't good, have to think more. Also need something to uniform the place of the punched holes - but I think I just eyeball them for a while. Tried the thinner, longer veining - I like it better! Also made a slightly curved chisel for veining, but it has to be reground -failed the test. And can't find my crimping stake... So, more work ahead! Bests: Gergely Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daswulf Posted January 25, 2017 Share Posted January 25, 2017 Nice Gergely, the leaf does look better. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ausfire Posted January 25, 2017 Author Share Posted January 25, 2017 Gergely, your eye-balled punched holes look fine to me. I'm adopting Vaughn's technique of making divots for the holes first. The bit of flattening that occurs helps keep them in line. I place the holes about 30mm apart, halfway along the nails. Two chalk marks on the anvil indicate the spot. And yes, the longer veins look good. The slightly curved chisel is the way to go, so you can chase the groove. I prefer a bit more shoulder on the leaves, but that's just my choice. Great work, and thanks for posting the pics. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VaughnT Posted January 26, 2017 Share Posted January 26, 2017 Stopped by the Ace hardware and picked up two dozen more nails. Now I'll be able to keep pace with all you guys! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bryson489 Posted February 18, 2017 Share Posted February 18, 2017 I've had a few of these nails laying around for years and after seeing this post had to jump on the wagon. These are so simple yet so cool. I gave it a try with a couple sized nails. Gotta love this forum. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Donniev Posted February 18, 2017 Share Posted February 18, 2017 Ace hardware is where I found em. Think they were something like $1.15 a piece. Haven't gotten around to messing with the 2nd one yet, not sure exactly on what I want the final look to be Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daswulf Posted February 18, 2017 Share Posted February 18, 2017 Donniev, Nice. Try the heart hook with the leaf. They sell well and are fun to make. you have 90% of it down in the one you made. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gergely Posted February 18, 2017 Share Posted February 18, 2017 That's it Gentlemen! Keep it on! I wish I could finish the nail coat rack. - It's almost done but can't find the time for assemble it... Bests: Gergely Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ausfire Posted February 18, 2017 Author Share Posted February 18, 2017 Nice work, guys. Bryson, you have the holes well placed on the bends. I like that idea. I assume you punched the holes last. Well, before the final hook anyway. I've always done the holes first because I reckon if you do all that work with the leaf and the bends and then mess up with a hole punch you lose all that work. I'm better at hole punching now than I used to be so I'll do it your way next time. The bends would stop the round bar from rolling, too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gergely Posted February 19, 2017 Share Posted February 19, 2017 16 hours ago, ausfire said: Nice work, guys. Bryson, you have the holes well placed on the bends. I like that idea. I assume you punched the holes last. Well, before the final hook anyway. I've always done the holes first because I reckon if you do all that work with the leaf and the bends and then mess up with a hole punch you lose all that work. I'm better at hole punching now than I used to be so I'll do it your way next time. The bends would stop the round bar from rolling, too. Hey, Ausfire, congrats on the 2000th post! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ThomasPowers Posted February 19, 2017 Share Posted February 19, 2017 They do build up after awhile. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ausfire Posted February 19, 2017 Author Share Posted February 19, 2017 4 hours ago, Gergely said: Hey, Ausfire, congrats on the 2000th post! Hey, thanks Gergely! I hadn't noticed. 2001 now! I hope at least some of them made sense. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gergely Posted February 19, 2017 Share Posted February 19, 2017 1 hour ago, ausfire said: I hope at least some of them made sense. Hehe! I've seen worse That darned coat rack tricked me again - I have to do the assembling again from top, must tear apart what I've done so far But I found some nails at the yard and I plan to use them as hot rivets. Will see how it works out... Bests: Gergely Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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