Irondragon Forge ClayWorks Posted October 5, 2022 Share Posted October 5, 2022 As most Blacksmith Organizations (clubs) will have what is called a trade item that members make and draw tags to see who's item they draw in a trade. I thought it would be nice to see some from different organizations in one place. We see some in the "What did you do in the shop thread". Anyway in the BOA (Blacksmiths Organization of Arkansas) the way the trade item is chosen, is the member who is hosting the meeting will set the item to be made, like a garden tool or trivet or wrench etc. Those members who want to make an item can decide what to make. Here are some of the pictures of items I have made in no particular order. If I remember right this was some sort of tool so I made a musket tool. This was either a door pull or towel rack. This was a door knocker, made from a draft horse shoe and forged hammer. Something made from a RR spike. (steak flipper) It's getting late so I will add more later. Last one some sort of wood working tool, made a gouge. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TWISTEDWILLOW Posted October 5, 2022 Share Posted October 5, 2022 Here a couple things I made for trade items this year, Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
arkie Posted October 6, 2022 Share Posted October 6, 2022 A few trade items for BOA (Blacksmith Organization of Arkansas) meetings. A credit here for the plain jane trivet: Made from one piece of steel, no forge welding or other joinery...idea courtesy of Jennifer, aka JLP Services here on IFI. You can find out how she makes them on her youtube channel. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TWISTEDWILLOW Posted October 6, 2022 Share Posted October 6, 2022 I like that spoon arkie! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shainarue Posted October 7, 2022 Share Posted October 7, 2022 Arkie, I think the idea to make the dinner bell in the shape is a bell was cute. I'll have to go look up the trivet video and save it for later. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Irondragon Forge ClayWorks Posted November 2, 2022 Author Share Posted November 2, 2022 This month's trade item is a hammer. Made this one a while back. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ThomasPowers Posted November 2, 2022 Share Posted November 2, 2022 Rasptlesnake; my best seller at the state fair! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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