bajajoaquin Posted January 24, 2018 Share Posted January 24, 2018 I’m looking to make a teacher’s key ring for my sister in law for when she gets her teaching credential. I’m prepared to buy a double eye swivel if I need to, but I thought I’d ask here to see if anyone has any tips for forging it. I’ve included a pic as well as the one my wife has (it was her grandmother’s so I’m not going to try to compete with that sentimental attachment) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ThomasPowers Posted January 24, 2018 Share Posted January 24, 2018 As I recall "Practical Blacksmithing" had a section on forging swivels. Stop by and I'll let you read it in my copy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JHCC Posted January 24, 2018 Share Posted January 24, 2018 Rowan Taylor has a good video about forging a swivel shackle: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
anvil Posted January 24, 2018 Share Posted January 24, 2018 Thanks for the video Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bajajoaquin Posted January 25, 2018 Author Share Posted January 25, 2018 Two great responses! I have a copy of practical blacksmithing but I won’t tell Thomas. That way, if I am in his neighborhood I can take him up on his offer . and that video is great. I came up with some drawings and ideas last night too. I looked less at trying to duplicate the item and more at achieving the function. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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