Blacksmithing- Forging a trammel hook, a great project to improve your skills, and a companion to your outdoor cooking setup. This project started with mild steel that measured 3/16″ x 1-1/2″ and the adjustable rod measures 7/16″ dia.

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First I used my cut off tool that was in the hardy hole to cut off the corner of the stock. This makes it a little easier to start drawing out the hook.

The next step was to draw out the hook to about 5 inches. This took a lot of hammering and flattening because the stock was thin. But eventually I ended up with a smooth taper that formed the hook. I used my Poor Mans Press (log splitter press) to help do some of the drawing out and flattening.

After the taper was completed, I started to bend the hook over the side of my Hay Budden anvil. You can check out how I mounded it here. Mounting My Hay Budden Anvil to a stump. To keep the small tip of the hook from deforming , I dunked the end in water to cool it off. Then I completed the shaping of the hook over the anvil horn.

If you want to watch me mount my Hay Budden Anvil you can watch this video.

Blacksmithing-Forging a Trammel Hook . The holes were next. I used a 1/2″ dia. drill in my drill press to put in all the holes. These holes will hold the round stock, and make it adjustable. There is no need for the last hole closest to the bend because the round stock does not have clearance to use it.

I think that this stock is a little to heavy for a trammel hook. I have seen others make them from 1/4″ x 3/4″ stock with 1/4″ round stock.

The reason I say this is because, if your a cowboy riding down the trail, and your just trying to keep your beanpot out of the fire, you don’t need anything this heavy duty. Its just too much weight for your saddle bags. It might do if it were to ride in the chuck wagon, hitched to 4 mules, or a team of oxen. The camp cook might find it works good for a heavy Dutch oven.

Bending the end of the Forged Trammel Hook over the end of the anvil is the next step. Remembering to keep everything flat and straight. Followed by a hot vegetable oil finish from my trusty old coffee can.

If you follow these simple steps, and watch the video for more inspiration, you can make one just like this for you outdoor cooking setup.