Themaster82 Posted September 3, 2018 Share Posted September 3, 2018 After months of wanting to start, I made my first thing a hook. Using a torch, anvil, hammer, pliers and a drill press. And yes it’s the cheap 55lbs anvil from Harbor Freight, but it work for now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MC Hammer Posted September 3, 2018 Share Posted September 3, 2018 You did a fine job on the hook. Is that a horseshoe nail hook? Don't worry, many of us started out with what we call ASO (Anvil Shaped Objects) or things other than the London style anvil. Get busy making those little hooks and sell them each for $1.00. Do 300 of them and you have money to start shopping for a better anvil and forge Be proud of what you accomplished though. How many in your area can say they've forged a steel hook? Not many probably. So that puts you in a whole different category. Keep it up. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Themaster82 Posted September 3, 2018 Author Share Posted September 3, 2018 Yes it is a horseshoe nail. Starting out simple and working my way up. Thanks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Irondragon Forge ClayWorks Posted September 3, 2018 Share Posted September 3, 2018 Welcome to IFI. I always suggest reading this thread to get the best out of the forum. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MotoMike Posted September 4, 2018 Share Posted September 4, 2018 Nice looking hook. well proportioned and pleasing to the eye. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daswulf Posted September 4, 2018 Share Posted September 4, 2018 Using a torch for heat may get expensive quick. If you can try building a small charcoal forge. Good start, keep it up. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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