Tom Lumpkins Posted September 29, 2008 Share Posted September 29, 2008 I know some of you all have small things you make to put money back into the hobby . and I thought I would start this tread so that we could all exchange idea's . anything to make a buck off. like hooks and stuff...Thanks in advance for your input.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rustyshackleford Posted September 29, 2008 Share Posted September 29, 2008 s hooks; pick a catalogue for reenactors, and I make a similar product. also, brass brooches, camp gear, etc. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cheftjcook Posted September 29, 2008 Share Posted September 29, 2008 Leaf Key rings, Bottle openers. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dan W Posted September 29, 2008 Share Posted September 29, 2008 Mostly general camp gear, with a few small knives thrown in. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
civilwarblacksmith Posted September 29, 2008 Share Posted September 29, 2008 I do alot of re-enactment as well as demonstrating in non-re-enactment event and also events with the blacksmith guild. The wife gets upset cause most of my weekends are book from May - October. But he is a list of items that work for me. From Horseshoes:Hearts Hoof picks Fish knife From Railroad spikes:Coat Hooks Knife Steak Turner From Horseshoe nails:ladels spoons the above as keychains also rings, made cold or hot bend the point into a loop and put on a key chain Misc:handmade nails hand made nail key chains leaf key chains steak turners dinner bells s-hooks letter openers small forks flint strikers stick in the ground beverage holders I have a jig for making corting candles in less that 15 mins cowboy hats they are fun to watch being made Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NateDJ Posted September 30, 2008 Share Posted September 30, 2008 I have a jig for making corting candles in less that 15 mins Can we see a picture of this? it sounds like something I would be interested in trying. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frosty Posted September 30, 2008 Share Posted September 30, 2008 Can we see a picture of this? it sounds like something I would be interested in trying. Yes please. Frosty Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
divermike Posted September 30, 2008 Share Posted September 30, 2008 I have had great luck with the Fredericks crosses, I get some white modeling clay, texture it to look just a little like a skull, and mount the cross into it. People eat em up. The small camp grills go well too! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Quenchcrack Posted September 30, 2008 Share Posted September 30, 2008 I discovered that at a lot of the craft shows, there is almost nothing for kids to buy. I made some Arrowheads by modifying a leaf pattern, hammering it to simulate chips from knapping, curled the stem over and hung it on a leather thong. I got $5 each and made a fair number of sales because nobody else was catering to the kids. Little boys bought mostly arrowheads but a few girls bought tiny horseshoes, too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
civilwarblacksmith Posted October 1, 2008 Share Posted October 1, 2008 I will try to get some pictures of it tommorow with description and dimensions. It uses 1/4 round at about 54" long. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ferrous Beuler Posted October 1, 2008 Share Posted October 1, 2008 But he is a list of items that work for me. Misc:cowboy hats they are fun to watch being made Cowboy hats- could you elaborate on that? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
civilwarblacksmith Posted October 1, 2008 Share Posted October 1, 2008 I have posted a pictoral of the making of the cowboy hat in an album in my Gallery. They neat to make and people are amazed at the fact that you can. The picture should take you there and look in the cowboy hat album Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CurlyGeorge Posted October 1, 2008 Share Posted October 1, 2008 (edited) Here's a new one for me. My wife cans veggies, etc, and wanted to know if I could make a can opener to remove the flats from canning jars. Here's what I came up with.Canning Jar Opener - Blacksmith Photo GalleryCanning Jar Opener - Blacksmith Photo Gallery Not sure how much to sell these for. It only took about 15 minutes. How's Five bucks? Too high/low, or about right? Edited October 1, 2008 by CurlyGeorge Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Travis Covington Posted October 1, 2008 Share Posted October 1, 2008 What are your measurements of everything, stock, swage and tools for shaping. Thanks the pictures are great. Travis Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CurlyGeorge Posted October 1, 2008 Share Posted October 1, 2008 I used 5/16 sq stock. I cut it8 inches long. The lid hook, I just heated and scrolled over with a pair of needlenose pliers. No swages used. Just the hammer, anvil and needlenose. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jayco Posted October 1, 2008 Share Posted October 1, 2008 Curly George, that canning jar opener is a neat idea........I gotta make one for the wife Thanks for posting that! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CurlyGeorge Posted October 1, 2008 Share Posted October 1, 2008 Glad you like that, James. I made one for her to use at the historic site that we go to. She liked it so well, I got drafted to make one for her, for home. LOL. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ironrosefarms Posted October 1, 2008 Share Posted October 1, 2008 Reb, thanks for taking the time with the cowboy hat pictures! James Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phil Dwyer Posted October 1, 2008 Share Posted October 1, 2008 I dig that hat!!! About what size disk, dapping tube and punch are you using? Cool stuff guys, keep it coming! Thanks, Phil Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chyancarrek Posted October 1, 2008 Share Posted October 1, 2008 Here's a shot of one of my trinket items - Iron worry stones Made from 3/4" x 1" mild steel plugs left over from a punching process. Flatten them down under my air hammer then grab whatever is in the studio (bolts, washers, welding wire etc.) to impress a pattern. I charge 3 bucks apiece or 3 or more for 2.50 ea. Kids and adults love em'. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
psilogen Posted October 1, 2008 Share Posted October 1, 2008 Here's a shot of one of my trinket items - Iron worry stones Made from 3/4" x 1" mild steel plugs left over from a punching process. Flatten them down under my air hammer then grab whatever is in the studio (bolts, washers, welding wire etc.) to impress a pattern. I charge 3 bucks apiece or 3 or more for 2.50 ea. Kids and adults love em'. this is an excellent use of scrap. I like the fact that each one is unique Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ted T Posted October 1, 2008 Share Posted October 1, 2008 (edited) Thank all of you for sharing these great ideas. I want to especially thank Curly George and Civilwarblacksmith. Not only have the two you made us benefactors of your knowledge and talent over time, but I believe you are both just plain good old stewards and contributors to I Forge Iron. You both seem to go the extra mile as to make the effort to keep things interesting and knowledge productive here at I Forge Iron. Thanks again! Ted T Edited October 1, 2008 by Ted T Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Johannes Posted October 1, 2008 Share Posted October 1, 2008 cheers to that! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chyancarrek Posted October 1, 2008 Share Posted October 1, 2008 this is an excellent use of scrap. I like the fact that each one is unique Thanks! All my work is made from reclaimed materials - its one of the most enjoyable parts of smithing for me, finding something that has no perceived value and turning it into useful things. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thomas Dean Posted October 1, 2008 Share Posted October 1, 2008 Reb, just viewed your pictorial on how to make a cowboy hat. MOST impressive! Good detail where needed and excellent pictures. Thank you for sharing! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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