Sabre Posted December 17, 2008 Author Share Posted December 17, 2008 wow jeff, i really like those! i finished up some more stuff today but need to do more tomorow, will post pics when its all done Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Awalker Posted December 17, 2008 Share Posted December 17, 2008 RCS7, I recognized that rack before I read the caption underneath. Gordon Williams is a great instructor and I have run into him on several occasions. If you find yourself going back for his advanced class let me know and perhaps we can meet up. BTW I have a very similar rack hanging on ht edoor of my shop, I have my welding duds on it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave Leppo Posted December 17, 2008 Share Posted December 17, 2008 Blacksmiths Gallery Set of four twist gimlets (2mm thru 5mm) & countersink, for hand-drilling wood. These are for Dad for Christmas. Refer to Garrett Wade #37J03.04 Mine would not sell that cheap; if you just want a set to use, just buy them. Anyone guess the material? It proved hardenable. Oil quenched the tips of the gimlets, water for the countersink, all tempered to 475 deg F. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave Leppo Posted December 17, 2008 Share Posted December 17, 2008 Blacksmiths Gallery closeup showing twisted tip. Yea, they're Rebar! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ksb Posted December 19, 2008 Share Posted December 19, 2008 Here's my gifts for the grand kids this year. Top one is for my granddaughter -1050 & ebony, next is for her brother - 5160 & linen micarta, next two are for other two grand sons - both 1095 and canvas micarta. ( sized pics down a bit ) KSB Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rcs7 Posted December 19, 2008 Share Posted December 19, 2008 Nice knives. I really want to learn to make them at some point. Pun intended! Russell Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MRobb Posted December 19, 2008 Share Posted December 19, 2008 (edited) Ok. Here's my entry. I hope to have time to do others. Edited December 19, 2008 by MRobb Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Strongback Posted December 22, 2008 Share Posted December 22, 2008 (edited) My first completed "project" is also my mother in laws christmas gift. I've only had an operational forge for a month and every bit smithing knowledge I posses has been gleaned from the information generously provided on the IForge Blueprint pages. Thanks to the authors of "Braid 2", "Russian Rose", and the various tips on leaf making throughout this site otherwise this would still be 20' of garage door spring and a foot or so of 1/2" mild steel bar. Now I just need to find some blueprints on photography... EDIT: Okay...I realized when I went to look up the names of the authors for a couple of the specific BPs, that I did in fact get them from another "how-to" site. It doesn't diminish the fact that I have gained great knowledge and motivation from the denizens of this forum and appreciate how forthcoming you all are with information, tips and "secrets". Edited December 22, 2008 by Strongback Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sabre Posted December 22, 2008 Author Share Posted December 22, 2008 wow thats nice!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Strongback Posted December 22, 2008 Share Posted December 22, 2008 Thanks, I'm very happy with it, but if I were a better photographer, you'd be much less enthused. I'm finding that smithing is a lot like chess. The basic ideas can be gathered in a rather short period of time but mastering them is going to be a life-long event. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr Dean Posted December 23, 2008 Share Posted December 23, 2008 I have a few things in the works but because the recipents know where I lurk, pictures will be posted later. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flaming S Forge Posted December 23, 2008 Share Posted December 23, 2008 I really like the look of that braid formed as a circle or wreath. I've used that style braid as handles on fireplace tools and for handles on walking sticks. That's a nice looking combination. Great job! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sabre Posted December 24, 2008 Author Share Posted December 24, 2008 Well here are the 3 heart hooks for my mom and a leaf keychain for my dads gf, i need to make 2 more leaf keychains and a spike knife and 2 more heart hooks, the heart hooks are painted and the leaf keychain is finished with beeswax!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rcs7 Posted December 24, 2008 Share Posted December 24, 2008 I like the key chain leaf and heart hooks. I have yet to make heart hooks, they need to be next on the list. How do you shape the leaf? I've been using a block of cedar and a rounded end of a ball-peen hammer to shape them. Just curious how others do it. Russell Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sabre Posted December 24, 2008 Author Share Posted December 24, 2008 personally it was a piece of a bbq i had laying near the forge,it was a last minute thing and bent and got smoosed when i used it, i think a spoon shape cut into a cedar block or a stump would work great!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigfootnampa Posted December 24, 2008 Share Posted December 24, 2008 Sabre; I keep a package of split rings handy and install one BEFORE bending my leaf stem closed. That way the fob is permanently attached. Keep the fit loose so that the split ring can slide around as keys are added or removed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Double Y Posted December 24, 2008 Share Posted December 24, 2008 I built and delivered this to my Uncle at Magpie Iron Mongers on Magpie Creek near Helena, Montana this past weekend. It was quite a hit. The anvil and magpie are cut from 10 guage plate. John Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
triw Posted December 24, 2008 Share Posted December 24, 2008 I like the key chain leaf and heart hooks. I have yet to make heart hooks, they need to be next on the list. How do you shape the leaf? I've been using a block of cedar and a rounded end of a ball-peen hammer to shape them. Just curious how others do it. Russell I use the end of a 4x4 piece of post and different size ball peen hammer also. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Black Maple Forge Posted December 24, 2008 Share Posted December 24, 2008 Here's what I made as Christmas gifts: A paper towel holder (I still need to put holes in it:rolleyes:) A knife And a small flower. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sabre Posted December 25, 2008 Author Share Posted December 25, 2008 thats nice Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sabre Posted December 25, 2008 Author Share Posted December 25, 2008 Here are some more gifts made for my step mom and my dad!!! more to come Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
littlewolfsmithy Posted December 29, 2008 Share Posted December 29, 2008 (edited) so little time, so much to do, that i did not have time, and also still being in the learning process, to make my mother in-law a hand forged gift, so here it is. Edited December 29, 2008 by littlewolfsmithy images Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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