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Blacksmithing- Forging A Trammel Hook
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. First I… Continue reading
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Rat Rod Body
I recently made a rat rod body from sheet metal. It was a fun project that I learned from. It started with a sheet of rusty 14 ga. sheet metal, and ended with a a trip to the forge fire.… Continue reading
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Brazing A Horseshoe Nail Figurine
I may earn from affiliate links Brazing a horseshoe nail figurine makes for a fun afternoon. When finished you have an object that you could set on your desk, shelf, or give as a gift. Brazing these horseshoe nails can… Continue reading
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Lakeside Cabin – If I Owned One
Those toothy northern pike will make a mockery of your tackle supply. They have no respect for inner workings of a man’s wallet. Continue reading
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The Best Fire Pit Poker- Stay Warm on Your Next Camping Trip
Intro As the temperatures start to drop and the leaves begin to change, there’s no better time to plan a camping trip. You need a fire pit poker. What better way to stay warm and well-fed than with a crackling… Continue reading
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How To Start A Camping Fire
Starting a campfire adds a fun, nostalgic element to summer camping. Three key elements involved are ignition, tinder, and wood. A fire can be ignited using a Bic lighter or match while tinder can be household items like dryer lint,… Continue reading
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Forging a hook for your favorite hat
Forging a hook for your favorite hat is great. Just as simple as that. If you have a hat, you need a place to hang it. Don’t just throw it on the countertop or your wife will really give you… Continue reading
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Forging a banana hanger with a horse shoe base
I may earn from affiliate links. Recently I was forging a banana hanger for our countertop. I started again with the 3/8″ square stock. The idea behind a banana hanger it to keep air on all sides of the bananas.… Continue reading
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Forging a hoof pick in a gas forge
I may earn from affiliate links. If you are forging a hoof pick in a gas forge. You may need to clean the hooves of your favorite old nag, you might want to a be forging a hoof pick. Below… Continue reading
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Forging a steel heart for your sweetheart
I started Forging a steel heart for your sweetheart out using 3/8″ square stock about 18″ long. This stock is hot rolled, so it comes with rounded corners and scale on the surface. The alternative is cold rolled, It has… Continue reading
