blacksmithing project ideas
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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 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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A Cast Iron Pan Hook-Forging
When“ forging this cast iron pan hook, it was made with mild steel that measured 3/16″ x 1-1/2″. The hook end has a long sweeping taper that is smooth and uniform. I slowly tapped it over the anvil to form… Continue reading
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Forging a hook for a cast iron pan
This hook was made with mild steel that measured 3/16″ x 1-1/2″. I punched the holes over the pritchel hole, instead of drilling. A decorative pattern on the face was put in with a chisel. A piece of rebar works… Continue reading
