Black smithing

[jasnt]

In the bushcraft thread some people talked about forging their own bush craft tools. I've always been interested in making my own tools. I've started this journey not long ago. I first built a small gas forge but soon learned I needed more.

[jasnt]

So I built a bigger torch and then a bigger forge. Scored a peace of railroad track and made it in to an anvil like object.

[jasnt]

Been doing a ton of research and practicing what I've learned. Getting closer to my goals of making all my own tools. Assembling the tools needed as I can

[carpsniperg2]

Looking good

[jasnt]

Few more

[HUNTINCOUPLE]

 

[Fl0und3rz]

Pretty cool!

[RatRodMike]

   That's some great work.  Keep the project pics coming.

[jasnt]

Will have some hammers and drifts finished this weekend I hope. Made several chisels and drifts, spring fuller, hold fast, and hot cut this week too. Every thing has been repurposed steel.

[JimmyHoffa]

Some good skills to have.  Custom 'rustic' items like door handles/cabinet handles sometimes have good sale opportunities.  If you weren't so far away I'd try to convince you that you need a half dozen sections of track for an ore cart. 

[denali]

Cool jasnt, I started blacksmithing not long ago myself.

[jasnt]

Some good skills to have.  Custom 'rustic' items like door handles/cabinet handles sometimes have good sale opportunities.  If you weren't so far away I'd try to convince you that you need a half dozen sections of track for an ore cart. 

if you got track it's worth $$

[jasnt]

Cool jasnt, I started blacksmithing not long ago myself.

please share here as you see fit

[denali]

Cool jasnt, I started blacksmithing not long ago myself.

please share here as you see fit

Will do, this weekend sometime

[JimmyHoffa]

Are you planning to keep it real traditional or plan on going to techniques like pattern welding and Damascus? 
Quench and tempering?