Ironwork
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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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Horseshoe Nail Art
I may earn from affiliate links. Horseshoe nail art comes in many forms. In this post I will share my experiences with the things that I have made over the years. I have made figurines, rings, business card holders, hooks.… Continue reading
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How to forge a rams head fire poker with help from DeWalt tools
The post outlines the process of forging a rams head, a traditional project turned into various items, such as fire pokers, wall hooks, and knife pommels. The author describes splitting and shaping the stock, bending, and forming the rams head… Continue reading
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How to forge a ram’s head fire poker
The post outlines the process of forging a rams head, a traditional project turned into various items, such as fire pokers, wall hooks, and knife pommels. The author describes splitting and shaping the stock, bending, and forming the rams head… Continue reading
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How to forge a gate hook
The first step of how to forge a gate hook, is shaping the eye. The eye is where a staple would hold the hook to a gate. The material is 3/8″ x 3/8″ x 8″ long mild steel. This is… 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 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
