Michael Posted August 21, 2017 Share Posted August 21, 2017 This was a demo by Kirk McNeil of Freedom Forge in Santa Cruz, at a Hammer In at Roaring Camp this past weekend. A soapstone holder out of 3/8 square stock. Of course, what was provided was 3/8 round Stainless, so it took a little longer than expected. About 6 inches long with the soapstone. The collar took 3 tries, one just because the little bit flew off into nowhere (at least no where I could find it) as it was being cut off the parent bar. Collar slides to lock the jaws. Others did the collars in brass or copper wire. Final fitting of the stone holder bits was helped when another smith made an iron blank the size of a soapstone for the final fit. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frosty Posted August 22, 2017 Share Posted August 22, 2017 Nice job Michael! I've seen a few forged soap stone holders and that looks handy. Short pieces of soap stone disappear so easily and they don't do so well in store bought holders. Frosty The Lucky. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark Ling Posted August 22, 2017 Share Posted August 22, 2017 Well not only that, but it makes your hand not so close to the hot steel. Littleblacksmith Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jasent Posted August 29, 2017 Share Posted August 29, 2017 I like it. Been thinking I need one of these. Better to forge one than buy one Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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