Author Topic: Forging metal (Read 3430 times)

turkey4me · « **on:** March 19, 2017, 11:13:57 am »

Anyone out there in SOHC land in to forging? I really don't need another hobby but...
Yesterday I took a class and built a propane forge. I think I might be hooked. I am going to try and make rosehead nails. Every noob has to start somewhere . Here's a video of the forge I made.

ekpent · « **Reply #1 on:** March 19, 2017, 01:06:13 pm »

Not into forging,kind of like the TV show though, but the price of good anvils have really gone up. You used to see them around fairly cheap but no more unless your lucky. I went to an estate sale Saturday morning where there was a descent anvil on a metal stand and the guy running the sale could of sold 10 of them. It was a mad rush for those guys to the basement. If you see a good old quality one priced right you better grab it. I'm keeping my eye open on those farm calls etc..

MikeSimon · « **Reply #2 on:** March 19, 2017, 03:19:18 pm »

I got my degree in Mechanical Engineering in Germany and had to do some practical work months, (similar to an internship) as part of the program. That included "forging". I liked it. Turned out a few nice pieces of wrought iron. Candleholders, fence posts etc.

754 · « **Reply #3 on:** March 19, 2017, 08:49:10 pm »

Its a cool way to make levers and brake pedals...not twisted..... But will need some machining..

BomberMann650 · « **Reply #4 on:** March 19, 2017, 10:02:21 pm »

My cousin did a knife smithing apprenticeship.
It ended up becoming a family affair with my late Uncle Larry, my dad, and the grandkids and I.
I have some excellent memories in the workshop hand hammering billets together to make damascus steel.

Last time I was at the shop was bitter sweet. The propane tanks for the forge still had Uncle Larry's last refill date written on them. That was the same day he and I hammered out a frame for a tattoo machine.

I need to go there and light that forge. Even if I don't craft anything. The low roar of the flame and the warmth are comforting.

www.ringoffireforge.com

MikeSimon · « **Reply #5 on:** March 20, 2017, 10:37:29 am »

We have a "Blacksmith" close by who specializes in Damascus steel blades. Visited his shop with the local BMW club a while ago.
He does awesome work and is a renowned artist. Will try to find some pics.

turkey4me · « **Reply #6 on:** March 21, 2017, 05:31:15 am »

I went to the local metal recycler today looking for Railroad track to make an anvil. I found a home made railroad anvil and a 4" x4" x 5" block of steel. $0.50/lb for scrap steel.

kerryb · « **Reply #7 on:** March 21, 2017, 05:39:00 am »

I paid $110.00 for a 135lb anvil in good shape. Not too many chips in the edges, is that a good deal?

ekpent · « **Reply #8 on:** March 21, 2017, 06:12:59 am »

Yes I think that would be considered a very good deal depending on its condition. Just for fun look at E-bay completed under 'blacksmith anvil' sometime and see what some of the big boys go for. There are some over 500 lbs.

BomberMann650 · « **Reply #9 on:** March 21, 2017, 09:02:37 am »

Never judge a guy by the size of his anvil

754 · « **Reply #10 on:** March 21, 2017, 09:35:31 am »

Under a buck a pound for rougher than yours..still a deal.
I got a rough 75 lb er. Fir 30 or 35...lent it to a buddy who then marked it up, antiquing parts that were cold....which pissed me off..
Then one day I saw it in the sun, and realized top had a strip welded on...... Then I was less pissed.

turkey4me · « **Reply #11 on:** March 28, 2017, 05:43:25 am »

I spent a rainy day making a tomahawk from a railroad spike. Still have some work to be done. My wife asked me to find a quiet hobby

ekpent · « **Reply #12 on:** March 28, 2017, 05:48:46 am »

Tell her if she complains your going to buy a set of drums !! My Son went through drums and electric guitars in his early years.

Lostboy Steve · « **Reply #13 on:** April 01, 2017, 05:33:26 am »

No, but I would love to learn. There have been quite a few here who have cast their own parts... which i suppose is close.

BomberMann650 · « **Reply #14 on:** April 01, 2017, 12:21:18 pm »

Quote from: Lostboy Steve on April 01, 2017, 05:33:26 am

No, but I would love to learn. There have been quite a few here who have cast their own parts... which i suppose is close.

Crucibles are cool.

turkey4me · « **Reply #15 on:** April 02, 2017, 03:31:54 pm »

I finished shaping, heat treatment and tempering to color. Not anything worth selling but I had fun.

754 · « **Reply #16 on:** April 02, 2017, 03:53:53 pm »

Nice..good work..

turkey4me · « **Reply #17 on:** April 09, 2017, 12:10:55 pm »

Found a 60 lb blacksmith leg vise at a garage sale. It's probably 4 times older than my SOHC.

754 · « **Reply #18 on:** April 09, 2017, 12:22:15 pm »

You show me yours, I show you mine..

turkey4me · « **Reply #19 on:** April 10, 2017, 04:43:13 am »

Oh my Frank what a big leg you have!

BTW I finished the tomahawk.

turkey4me · « **Reply #20 on:** April 16, 2017, 05:45:44 am »

Made my father in law an Easter Sunday cross out of 1/2" square bar. A good project for a novice like me

turkey4me · « **Reply #21 on:** April 22, 2017, 04:39:39 pm »

Today I made a nail header and my first nail. This was far more difficult than I expected. It will be awhile before I can make one every 60 seconds

turkey4me · « **Reply #22 on:** January 30, 2018, 06:55:53 am »

Been hammering out a small machete with a 15" blade. Something to do till winter ends

turkey4me · « **Reply #23 on:** February 03, 2018, 01:17:23 pm »

Ground to shape, quenched and tempered.

turkey4me · « **Reply #24 on:** February 04, 2018, 11:40:44 am »

Finished grinding and sharpening. Then chopped a 2x4 in half. Just need to make a handle.

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