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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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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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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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Mounting my Hay budden Blacksmith anvil to a new stump
The author explains how they mounted their Hay Budden Blacksmith anvil on a stump from a popular tree. They used old leaf springs from a Ford truck to secure the anvil to the stump using long lag bolts. The author… Continue reading
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Hay Budden Blacksmith Anvil- Mounting
The author explains how they mounted their Hay Budden Blacksmith anvil on a stump from a popular tree. They used old leaf springs from a Ford truck to secure the anvil to the stump using long lag bolts. The author… 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
