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The Best Finish for a Wood Hammer Handle (From Someone Who’s Tried Everything)
I may earn from affiliate links. The best finish for a wood hammer handle is a question I asked myself for a long time. I’ve tried many different types of hammers and handles, and below are some of my experiences… Continue reading
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Every Garage Has That One Hammer
Every garage has that one hammer — the one with the weird sideways point on the end. Nobody knows what it’s for, but nobody throws it out. It’s usually rusty, covered in dust, maybe even painted some random color. Sometimes… Continue reading
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How a Hammer Solves Problems… and Creates New Ones
In every garage in America, there’s a hammer that has solved more problems than it ever should have — and caused twice as many. “Grab that bigger hammer, will ya? This bolt won’t come loose.”“Wow! That is really stuck.”“Hold on,… Continue reading
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A Simple Campfire on a Cool March Night
The air was cool and damp tonight. The day had been warm almost 70 degrees in the afternoon. There was a few piles of snow left lingering from the late season blizzard we just had. March is always known for… Continue reading
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The Complete Guide To Building the Perfect Anvil Stump
The Complete Guide to Building the Perfect Anvil Stump I may earn from affiliate links A solid anvil stump is the foundation of basic forging techniques. It takes a beating from every hammer blow during the forging process, so it… Continue reading
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I Forged a Dinner Bell For a Cook on the Chisholm Trail
Dear Mr. Price, I hope this letter finds you well. The weather has been dry this season along the Chisum Trail. The cattle stay thirsty, and the trail hands never let their canteens out of sight. Dust hangs in the… Continue reading
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Rail Road Spike Door Knocker
I may earn from affiliate links I decided to make use of the rusty rail road spikes that have been sitting in that old coffee can. Every time I knock the can over by accident, I think to myself :… Continue reading
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Forging A Metal Rose
I may earn from affiliate links. First I cut the blanks for the petals from some sheet 16 ga sheet metal. I used my Hobart plasma cutter. This would make a great mothers day gift. This Painters Tape worked great… Continue reading
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Forging A Lantern Hook
I may earn from affiliate links. Forging a lantern hook is a simple project. A beginner could make a hook like this with just a few tools. 3/8″ square stock was the perfect size . I started out by flattening… Continue reading
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Blacksmith Hammers- A Beginners Guide
I may earn from affiliate links. Blacksmith hammers have been a critical tool for any forging practices. This guide will cover some of the differences, pros, and cons, of the most popular styles. I will look at rounding hammers, cross… Continue reading
