Post by: jasnt on March 10, 2017, 05:26:17 PM
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Post by: jasnt on March 10, 2017, 07:58:02 PM
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. :chuckle:if you got track it's worth $$
Post by: jasnt on March 10, 2017, 07:58:44 PM
Cool jasnt, I started blacksmithing not long ago myself.please share here as you see fit
Post by: denali on March 10, 2017, 08:04:05 PM
Cool jasnt, I started blacksmithing not long ago myself.please share here as you see fit
Will do, this weekend sometime
Post by: JimmyHoffa on March 10, 2017, 08:39:24 PM
Quench and tempering?
Post by: rjmcm on March 10, 2017, 08:55:14 PM
Post by: jasnt on March 10, 2017, 09:03:08 PM
are you using any coal? if you are then where are you getting it?im using charcoal right now. Gets super hot fast but burns up a bit faster than coal from what I've heard. I know there is a guy in Spokane that's part of the nwba that sells forging coke
Are you planning to keep it real traditional or plan on going to techniques like pattern welding and Damascus?
Quench and tempering?
Are you planning to keep it real traditional or plan on going to techniques like pattern welding and Damascus?no plans for damascus yet but I have been hardening and tempering tools that won't see a lot of heat. Blades are on the menu
Quench and tempering?
Post by: jasnt on March 11, 2017, 08:40:20 AM
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Post by: rainshadow1 on March 11, 2017, 09:35:52 AM
Will try to bring some pics over...
Post by: jasnt on March 11, 2017, 09:58:19 AM
Just started back into the heat myself. Been planning to add it to the knifesmithing, but only just got to it this season. Having a ton of fun! Built a forge, scored a 100lb anvil, made a few knife billets, just made a fully forged knife yesterday out of a huge old lathe chisel! Going to have it at the Pheasants Forever banquet next week, along with about 5 others... depending what I can get gripped up by then.sounds great. Looking forward to seeing them
Will try to bring some pics over...
Post by: rainshadow1 on March 11, 2017, 11:53:54 AM
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Post by: denali on March 11, 2017, 03:38:07 PM
backpacking axe
hunting knife for my wife
Post by: denali on March 11, 2017, 03:39:59 PM
Post by: jasnt on March 11, 2017, 07:57:12 PM
Post by: denali on March 11, 2017, 08:07:21 PM
Wow very nice work. Very jealous of the anvil!
Thank you, I got the anvil and a rivet forge from my wife's Grandfather
Post by: jasnt on March 11, 2017, 09:33:28 PM
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Post by: denali on March 18, 2017, 05:47:16 PM
originally it had a vice on one end, I have done a number of searches but have found little info on the anvil or the manufacture ?
Post by: jasnt on March 18, 2017, 08:07:09 PM
Have you asked about it on ifi
Post by: denali on March 19, 2017, 10:40:01 AM
Have you asked about it on ifi
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yes i used the search tool and came up with nothing
keep the thread going, i love seeing peoples creativity !
Post by: jasnt on March 19, 2017, 10:24:00 PM
Have you asked about it on ifi
yes i used the search tool and came up with nothing
keep the thread going, i love seeing peoples creativity !
[/quote]is it cast iron?
Post by: jasnt on March 26, 2017, 12:29:11 PM
Post by: rainshadow1 on March 26, 2017, 12:55:37 PM
(https://scontent.fsjc1-3.fna.fbcdn.net/v/t1.0-9/17424797_1646522895377810_4931822725491367842_n.jpg?oh=15cdb66013d646eb637ca2fc99f3be8a&oe=595EAB33)
Post by: jasnt on March 26, 2017, 04:30:29 PM
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Post by: Kit Carson on March 31, 2017, 11:44:19 PM
Post by: Kit Carson on March 31, 2017, 11:54:59 PM
Will be making my own coni dogs soon
every part of ur cage traps gonna be homemade now :chuckle:
Post by: jasnt on April 01, 2017, 04:05:29 PM
i just need to learn how to make welded wireWill be making my own coni dogs soon
every part of ur cage traps gonna be homemade now :chuckle:
Post by: Boss .300 winmag on April 01, 2017, 04:15:49 PM
I saw something today that would be SO COOL! Hinges made out of 2 horseshoes. The ends of one horseshoe were curled back onto themselves and the ends of the other horseshoe were turned outward so they fit in the space created by the curled ends. VERY cool looking! I'll see if I can post a photo of them!
Like this? @Machias
Post by: Machias on April 01, 2017, 07:59:53 PM
Post by: denali on April 03, 2017, 05:57:47 PM
I signed up for the 10 am- 2 pm Saturday June 17th class
thought I would pass it along for those interested
Post by: jasnt on April 03, 2017, 06:47:47 PM
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Post by: denali on April 07, 2017, 11:54:19 AM
Boardman OR, tree farm auction, they have sawmakers anvils for sale (never heard of saw anvils)
for anyone interested use auction site search tool to find them. I may go Thursday, see how work schedule goes ?
Post by: carpsniperg2 on April 07, 2017, 09:29:29 PM
What about wrenches, hammers, circle saw blades, pruners etc? I see this stuff at auction all the time and goes super cheap so I am always thinking about grabbing it for when I dive into steel one day.
Post by: denali on April 07, 2017, 10:17:31 PM
Post by: carpsniperg2 on April 07, 2017, 10:21:50 PM
I was looking at some shovels and I love ulu blades. So I might have to pick up some at the next auction :drool:
Post by: jasnt on April 10, 2017, 06:22:44 AM
Post by: rainshadow1 on April 10, 2017, 09:46:37 AM
Lots of the big sawmill circular saws are not the same base steel as the teeth. Sometimes the teeth are even carbide. But the base steel is often 5160, which is a decent performer but can rust terribly easily.
I just made a Damascus blade with a Nicholson file and some 1080 from a disc blade... not dissimilar enough, but if welded up great. Going to make a larger pukko out of it, I'll post a pic...
Post by: jasnt on April 10, 2017, 12:37:36 PM
Look forward to seeing the pukko
Made some more tongs for hammer stock and finished my bb'q fork
Post by: denali on April 11, 2017, 10:58:16 AM
Post by: jasnt on April 11, 2017, 09:03:26 PM
Post by: rainshadow1 on April 12, 2017, 10:21:47 AM
First forged damascus. Nicholson file and 1080 disc blade. 18 layers. No nickle so it didn't etch very distinct, so I polished it.
(https://scontent.fsjc1-3.fna.fbcdn.net/v/t1.0-0/s480x480/17757129_1676340452396054_7532662226217581612_n.jpg?oh=7a4a72a46b2664fb6a7f03ebdac08e76&oe=599B713C)
Post by: jasnt on April 12, 2017, 07:26:20 PM
Post by: carpsniperg2 on April 12, 2017, 07:33:58 PM
Post by: rainshadow1 on April 14, 2017, 08:22:00 AM
This is the polished Damascus blade...
First forged damascus. Nicholson file and 1080 disc blade. 18 layers. No nickle so it didn't etch very distinct, so I polished it.
(https://scontent.fsjc1-3.fna.fbcdn.net/v/t1.0-0/s480x480/17757129_1676340452396054_7532662226217581612_n.jpg?oh=7a4a72a46b2664fb6a7f03ebdac08e76&oe=599B713C)
Does anyone want to buy this? I can build a custom for you with it, your design input. Or you can build it yourself.
Otherwise I have other plans for it... Limited time offer! I have 3 jobs going, then after those I'm going to make a Puukko out of it and keep it in the family!
Post by: h20hunter on April 14, 2017, 08:26:03 AM
Pardon the dumb question but how will it hold up as in the edge? My daughter is 8, just starting to shoot....maybe she needs a knife as well.
Post by: rainshadow1 on April 14, 2017, 08:36:19 AM
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Post by: jasnt on April 27, 2017, 10:07:52 AM
What's the show forged by fire on history any chance you or anyone from here making that show? Like watching it once in a while, pretty cool to see the knives and weapons they make.cant speak for anyone else but I have a lot of learning todo before I get to that level!
Post by: jackmaster on April 27, 2017, 10:19:36 AM
Post by: rainshadow1 on April 27, 2017, 10:42:36 AM
Post by: jackmaster on April 27, 2017, 11:24:14 AM
LM blades would be good for lots, but not really knives, they're low carbon, they can't be too hard or they'll shatter.what kind of things would they be good for?
Post by: rainshadow1 on April 28, 2017, 08:01:58 AM
Post by: denali on May 01, 2017, 09:36:34 AM
Conference will be in Longview, I would really like to go but have other commitments
check out David Lisch damascus knives, 8)
Post by: Machias on May 01, 2017, 01:29:54 PM
https://spokane.craigslist.org/gms/6109446364.html
Post by: Boss .300 winmag on May 01, 2017, 01:40:41 PM
Went by this place to check out the blacksmith tools, forge and anvils.
https://spokane.craigslist.org/gms/6109446364.html
That dudes been collecting for awhile. :chuckle:
Post by: high country on May 01, 2017, 02:04:19 PM
If I tried to come up on the air too soon it would put the flame out. It took about 5 minutes to get where I could throttle it up, but once hot....it was hot hot. We had a few other forges that were 4x10 feet in size that burned through several showerhead sized gas nozzles. The gas bill was nuts.
Post by: Machias on May 01, 2017, 02:20:28 PM
Went by this place to check out the blacksmith tools, forge and anvils.
https://spokane.craigslist.org/gms/6109446364.html
That dudes been collecting for awhile. :chuckle:
Yes and everything was pretty spendy!!
Post by: carpsniperg2 on May 01, 2017, 02:49:05 PM
Post by: jasnt on May 02, 2017, 09:37:07 PM
Well I decided I needed to expand my hobby of knife making from stone to steel to. I wont be forging from scrap for awhile. I will be working bar stock. I'm just about done with all my orders. I also got the stuff to do kydex for holsters and sheaths. So wish me luck. I wont get up and going probably tell fall because of hay and grain. I am going to get my forge built hopefully in the next few weeks.awesome. Look forward to seeing you get started
Post by: denali on May 02, 2017, 10:49:40 PM
Post by: outdrsguy on May 03, 2017, 02:52:37 AM
I sure do
Post by: jasnt on May 04, 2017, 06:06:12 AM
Do you guys watch and like Forged in FireI have watch it and do enjoy it.
I sure do
Great job denali. I want to try a double cube twist. Just moved and I don't have my smithy setup yet. Going threw withdrawals bad!
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Post by: carpsniperg2 on May 05, 2017, 11:00:13 PM
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Post by: jasnt on May 06, 2017, 12:34:18 PM
Post by: Machias on May 10, 2017, 01:38:27 PM
a handle on fire poker I made, youtube search cube twist, is how i learned to make it.
VERY nice!!!!
Post by: carpsniperg2 on May 10, 2017, 08:02:24 PM
I have it all built. Got to hook up my burner tomorrow at some point and get a test fire roaring in it :IBCOOL:
I'll post some pics in another thread, when I get a chance.
Also got a quench tube build today to.
Post by: Machias on May 11, 2017, 10:19:33 AM
Post by: jasnt on May 11, 2017, 12:38:56 PM
Nice, I'm trying to sign up for a Intro to Black Smithing Class right now.is that the one from incandescent iron works or threw the nwba?
Post by: Machias on May 11, 2017, 12:49:37 PM
Nice, I'm trying to sign up for a Intro to Black Smithing Class right now.is that the one from incandescent iron works or threw the nwba?
I contacted Steve at Incandescent-Iron, he doesn't have a class until Aug, so he gave me two names to check with and I'm chatting with David at Morgan-Jade. His are $160 for an 8 hour day. I also have a good friend who lives near me who has been doing this for a while and has agreed to teach me what he knows. He's an old SERE instructor, so he likes to teach. :)
Post by: jasnt on May 11, 2017, 08:49:10 PM
. I sent Steve an email and never heard from him
Post by: Machias on May 12, 2017, 08:25:45 AM
Post by: jasnt on May 12, 2017, 12:01:55 PM
Here is David's e-mail. blacksmithdavidmji@gmail.com I asked him for the Intro to Black Smithing class. He does 2 to 3 days depending on what I want and what I need. I told him I would not be able to start until after spring bear over in Idaho was done, I'm just too busy for the next 3 or 4 weeks. He said not problem. I'm headed down to the Tri-Cities tonight to buy a 140# Kohlswa anvil and a post vice. :) :) :):drool: Thank you
Post by: carpsniperg2 on May 12, 2017, 01:03:51 PM
For any guys in the Portland area that might be getting into black smithing.
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Post by: carpsniperg2 on May 13, 2017, 12:09:12 AM
Post by: jasnt on May 13, 2017, 05:29:14 PM
Man I wish!!! that thing is a beauty :drool::yeah:
Started my second hammer this morning. Dishing hammer
Not quite perfect but it will hammer lol
Post by: roscoe on May 14, 2017, 07:45:10 AM
I have a propane forge and a couple anvils, so if anyone is interested in making some basic stuff, or not so basic, let me know and you can come over and burn some steel.
Just let me know what you want to make and bring you're material and we can set something up.
I am in the process of buying a knife grinder, so currently I am not set up for knives but that will happen soon.
I live near Maple valley and have some time on the weekends till hunting season.
Mark
Post by: carpsniperg2 on May 14, 2017, 08:30:27 AM
There is a guy on ebay called Oregon blade smith and he sells some great knife grinder stuff if you are looking around.
I am a DIY guy a lot of the time, but if I decide to go big one of these years. This is the turn key package I will probably buy :drool: :drool: :drool:
https://beaumontmetalworks.com/product/3-speed-kmg-10/
Post by: roscoe on May 14, 2017, 10:11:27 AM
Post by: carpsniperg2 on May 20, 2017, 09:25:06 PM
https://spokane.craigslist.org/atq/6139138422.html
Post by: jackmaster on May 25, 2017, 08:35:18 AM
I have been a doing blacksmith work for about 30 years. I don't do it full time any more but I still like to play in the fire.man that is a great offer :tup:
I have a propane forge and a couple anvils, so if anyone is interested in making some basic stuff, or not so basic, let me know and you can come over and burn some steel.
Just let me know what you want to make and bring you're material and we can set something up.
I am in the process of buying a knife grinder, so currently I am not set up for knives but that will happen soon.
I live near Maple valley and have some time on the weekends till hunting season.
Mark
Post by: jasnt on May 28, 2017, 10:01:49 AM
Took Daves beginers class sat. First impression was good, shop is well organized and clean. It was easy to see he takes pride in his work. It was me and one other guy ,I was glad it wasn't crowded.
After some discussion on what I had done and what I wanted to learn we decided we would make some tools. I have a slight obssesion with hammers so we set out to make a handed hammer punch, hardy dish for facing rounding hammers (hope that's the proper term), and a hardy cut off.
Hammer punch would be 5160 1 1/8" round. He explained how to figure out stock length for 2D tapers and 3D tapers. After deciding stock lenght he cut half a dozen peaces and fired up the ribbon burner.we then squared up our stock on the power hammer, measured and center punched the eyes.
We took turns running the punch and striking over a striking anvil. Once punched we began drifting the eyes with 2 drifts and drawing out the cheaks. Then back on the power hammer to draw out the punch. Finished up over the papa Rhino and cleaned them up on a 2"x72belt grinder. Wow could that thing eat steel!
We made the hardy tools from some 2" truck axel. Used the power hammer to take it down to 1" square. And upset in the hardy again on the striking anvil with both of use striking while walking around it. Took turns striking and calling with the handled round die. Finished the hot cut on the power hammer.
Daves style of teaching worked very well for me imo. He would show use how to do it while explaining the Whats and whys then step back and let use work threw trial and error correcting only when we were starting to really head south.
It was a great experience for me. I felt like I learned quite abit and that we accomplished a lot in the 8 hours. He also invited me back for a hammer in later next month
Post by: denali on May 28, 2017, 10:33:50 AM
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Post by: carpsniperg2 on May 28, 2017, 10:57:21 AM
I'm working on two 2x72 grinders right now. One is home/scarp built and the other is a built frame from Oregon blade maker. I'm getting ready to start hay and been heavy into field work but home to get them setup before to crazy long.
Post by: jasnt on May 29, 2017, 05:57:26 AM
Post by: Machias on May 30, 2017, 12:36:54 PM
So the other night I'm watching Forged in Fire, "Fan Favorites" TV show, and low and behold the guy who won on the show is the same guy I bought my Anvil from. Very cool! It was David Roeder in Kennewick, WA. I have some tongs and a hammer. Still looking to get a couple more hammers in the 2 to 2.5 pound range and a forge.
Post by: jasnt on May 30, 2017, 05:13:32 PM
Post by: carpsniperg2 on May 30, 2017, 05:34:03 PM
So I am scheduled to take a beginning blacksmithing class on 10th and 11th of June with John Huffstutter at Quailside Forge. Pretty excited to take the class.
So the other night I'm watching Forged in Fire, "Fan Favorites" TV show, and low and behold the guy who won on the show is the same guy I bought my Anvil from. Very cool! It was David Roeder in Kennewick, WA. I have some tongs and a hammer. Still looking to get a couple more hammers in the 2 to 2.5 pound range and a forge.
That's cool, I saw that episode as well. Im still searching for a anvil. Out here they are so spendy in the Midwest they go for so much less. Our family friend is going back that and got a killer deal on one last trip he went out there. So I am hoping he can find me something good and haul it home. If not I have a 100lber picked out that will work.
Post by: jasnt on May 30, 2017, 06:04:33 PM
Post by: carpsniperg2 on May 30, 2017, 06:11:47 PM
This is the one I think if our friend does not find one or I pick one up before to long.
http://www.centaurforge.com/100-lbs-TFS-Blacksmith-Anvil-Double-Horn-Eligible-for-Free-Shipping-See-Home-Page-for-full-details/productinfo/79525/
With their first time discount puts it to my door for 530.00. I like the big work face and as I am more getting into blades and cutting stuff without a hole bunch of steel to pound. I think it would do good for me.
Post by: jasnt on May 31, 2017, 05:20:03 AM
I was thinking about the NC Calvary with the turning cams. may still order it for smaller work like blades but hammers is what lights me up
Post by: fast60eddie on May 31, 2017, 07:19:11 PM
Post by: carpsniperg2 on June 01, 2017, 11:08:41 AM
I will get some pic's up after a bit.
Post by: jasnt on June 01, 2017, 12:22:15 PM
Post by: carpsniperg2 on June 01, 2017, 12:23:04 PM
https://www.iforgeiron.com/topic/51192-hey-all-could-use-some-help-with-a-couple-anvils-and-vice-id/
Post by: Machias on June 01, 2017, 12:45:21 PM
Post by: carpsniperg2 on June 01, 2017, 12:56:57 PM
Post by: jasnt on June 01, 2017, 02:13:34 PM
Post by: carpsniperg2 on June 01, 2017, 02:33:33 PM
Blasted soggy spring.
One more big anvil and Ill bet set for what I want and need to be fully ready to roll :chuckle:
I picked up a HUGE wrench the other day I plan on turning into a camp axe.
Post by: carpsniperg2 on June 02, 2017, 01:49:33 PM
http://hunting-washington.com/smf/index.php?topic=213895.msg2847450#msg2847450
Post by: jasnt on June 02, 2017, 02:32:40 PM
Post by: carpsniperg2 on June 02, 2017, 03:30:32 PM
Post by: jasnt on June 02, 2017, 04:42:47 PM
Post by: carpsniperg2 on June 02, 2017, 05:49:04 PM
I need to make a spring fuller when I get time this fall and start more projects. Got to get my grinders finished up in the evenings when I get a few mins. Finally got the treadmill torn apart and re wired. Plus all my parts are here now, just need some spare time which is hard to find this time of year to bust them out.
Post by: jasnt on June 02, 2017, 07:58:22 PM
Thank you for the great offer.i hear ya on the time! Same boat my self
I need to make a spring fuller when I get time this fall and start more projects. Got to get my grinders finished up in the evenings when I get a few mins. Finally got the treadmill torn apart and re wired. Plus all my parts are here now, just need some spare time which is hard to find this time of year to bust them out.
Post by: jasnt on June 09, 2017, 05:28:35 AM
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Post by: carpsniperg2 on June 09, 2017, 11:49:18 AM
Post by: Machias on June 12, 2017, 08:23:48 AM
Post by: jasnt on June 12, 2017, 10:29:57 AM
Had a GREAT weekend. Used a propane forge for the first day and a half and yesterday afternoon we forged in coke. So hooked now. Can't wait to get my shop set up and start improving what tiny little skill I have. :) One thing that was very cool, I ended up taking my class with John Huffsttuer, he lives 2 miles from me and back in the mid 2000s he was my Commander. So it was fun catching up and learning from him. Great shop and lots of fun. I'll post some photos of the things I made tonight. Anyone going to the Hammer In June 24th and 25th here in Spokane?yes I am. Glad you had fun. There is another hammer in/ class this weekend as well. If you want I'll send you the info for it. Looking forward to the pic's
Post by: Machias on June 12, 2017, 10:54:08 AM
Post by: Machias on June 12, 2017, 07:45:49 PM
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Made 2 other pieces, a fire poker and a fire poker hanger.
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Post by: denali on June 12, 2017, 07:55:56 PM
Post by: carpsniperg2 on June 12, 2017, 08:22:12 PM
I hit the scrap yard/hole in the wall. I scored some stuff for junk yard projects/sculptures and then scored a big farrier rasp for 5.00!!!! That thing has a couple knives in it or one mondo knife. Was a good day :IBCOOL:
Post by: jasnt on June 13, 2017, 04:57:40 AM
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Post by: Fl0und3rz on June 14, 2017, 10:38:02 AM
Very nice, Machias
:yeah:
Post by: jasnt on June 15, 2017, 05:46:54 AM
Eventually I want both, but going to start with a gas forge.i would recommend looking in to a ribbon burner. Very efficient. Search " ifi forges 101 ".
Post by: Machias on June 15, 2017, 10:35:57 AM
Eventually I want both, but going to start with a gas forge.i would recommend looking in to a ribbon burner. Very efficient. Search " ifi forges 101 ".
:tup:
Post by: jasnt on June 19, 2017, 12:37:41 PM
Post by: carpsniperg2 on June 19, 2017, 12:58:34 PM
Post by: jasnt on June 19, 2017, 08:11:31 PM
Post by: carpsniperg2 on June 20, 2017, 03:58:14 PM
Mega scores.
2 double pointed pick axe heads, 4 knife blades
2 USA made steel wrenches, one will be a blade, one might turn into a hatchet
A chunk of pipe for my tong rack I'm going to make
Some steel rings for junk yard art
A scarp head from a pick axe with a large flat blade. Ill make a ulu or chopper/cleaver out of it.
Then found a huge score 6 mega sections of band saw blades from the old klickitat mill!!!!!
Then 2 big saw blades from a craigslist score!!!
Good day!!!
Post by: Fl0und3rz on June 20, 2017, 04:04:39 PM
https://seattle.craigslist.org/see/tls/6183662789.html
Not my listiong.
Post by: denali on June 20, 2017, 08:37:12 PM
We spent time at the forge and watched a very interesting documentary titled The Devil’s Blacksmith, its about an hour long but I could not find the complete movie, here is what I did find - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCHklYJ7XWqeM9vssHufS8_Q/videos
They also had zombie auditions at the Museum….I passed.
Columbia Fire and Iron is having a hammer –In June 24-25th at Morgan Jade Ironworks , 2403 E Euclid Ave, Spokane
$ 25 per day or $40 for both. Cash or credit card. David Kailey – 509-413-9727 for more info.
https://www.facebook.com/Columbia-Fire-Iron-Blacksmiths-451433745207232/
Post by: Machias on June 20, 2017, 10:19:07 PM
Post by: jasnt on June 21, 2017, 05:12:24 AM
Post by: jasnt on June 21, 2017, 05:12:59 AM
Post by: carpsniperg2 on June 22, 2017, 06:17:10 PM
I needed a smaller twisting wrench so picked up a bike wrenchin ebay and busted one out.
Some hearts and a hanger and a junk yard flower.
Post by: Machias on June 23, 2017, 01:04:50 PM
Post by: jasnt on June 23, 2017, 06:55:06 PM
They look great!!!:yeah:
Post by: carpsniperg2 on June 23, 2017, 09:31:01 PM
Post by: Fl0und3rz on June 24, 2017, 06:58:40 AM
Post by: roscoe on June 24, 2017, 11:49:43 AM
Post by: KFhunter on June 24, 2017, 11:56:51 AM
Post by: carpsniperg2 on June 24, 2017, 01:13:12 PM
Post by: jasnt on June 25, 2017, 07:41:20 AM
I had a blast at the hammer in. Picked up a set of tongs and a 260lb block of steel to replace my rr track anvil. It's 3.5"-12"-22"
Post by: roscoe on June 25, 2017, 08:40:49 AM
Post by: roscoe on June 25, 2017, 08:43:28 AM
Post by: jasnt on June 25, 2017, 10:39:14 AM
Post by: carpsniperg2 on June 25, 2017, 10:45:49 AM
Post by: Machias on June 25, 2017, 10:24:34 PM
Post by: csaaphill on June 26, 2017, 07:15:21 PM
Post by: jasnt on June 27, 2017, 12:15:13 PM
Had a great time at the Hammer in today, sorry I missed yesterday's get together.i was looking for ya Saturday. Met Denali and his wife but didn't know it was them till after I got home lol. He was too quick to grab up some tongs before I could get my wallet out. I did get a nice long set for 2" round
Post by: Machias on June 27, 2017, 12:17:03 PM
We'll have to meet up at the Spokane Fair or some other event!
Post by: denali on June 27, 2017, 01:35:14 PM
Post by: Machias on June 27, 2017, 01:37:20 PM
Post by: jasnt on June 27, 2017, 07:15:09 PM
Post by: carpsniperg2 on June 27, 2017, 07:58:48 PM
Post by: roscoe on June 27, 2017, 08:26:02 PM
Post by: denali on June 27, 2017, 09:50:28 PM
Post by: jasnt on July 04, 2017, 09:47:06 PM
Post by: carpsniperg2 on July 04, 2017, 09:57:38 PM
Post by: Machias on July 05, 2017, 07:39:48 AM
Post by: jasnt on July 09, 2017, 07:35:44 AM
Post by: denali on August 12, 2017, 05:47:32 PM
My Father-in-law's heath is deteriorating rapidly, because of the uncertainty, I will not be able to host H W hammer in at this time, I really want to do it but need some closure first.
I have a list of some very competent and skilled individuates that I intend to invite.. it should be a lot of fun ... will keep you posted
Post by: carpsniperg2 on August 12, 2017, 06:09:19 PM
two recent scores , a 6" reconditioned vice off of a WW2 ship and a mini anvil from my father-in-law.
My Father-in-law's heath is deteriorating rapidly, because of the uncertainty, I will not be able to host H W hammer in at this time, I really want to do it but need some closure first.
I have a list of some very competent and skilled individuates that I intend to invite.. it should be a lot of fun ... will keep you posted
sorry to hear that and prayers sent.
Post by: jasnt on August 13, 2017, 12:27:59 PM
Love the mini anvil!
Post by: Machias on August 13, 2017, 07:34:31 PM
Post by: denali on August 14, 2017, 01:08:12 PM
Post by: Jpmiller on August 14, 2017, 05:15:42 PM
Post by: denali on August 15, 2017, 08:45:38 PM
Post by: jasnt on August 16, 2017, 05:43:50 AM
Post by: carpsniperg2 on August 16, 2017, 10:51:48 PM
Post by: Jpmiller on August 17, 2017, 07:52:20 AM
Post by: jasnt on August 25, 2017, 05:48:14 AM
Helium tank forge with a frosty T burner. At 10 psi
Post by: denali on September 08, 2017, 08:44:56 PM
Columbia Fire & Iron Blacksmiths hammer in October 7-8th in Spokane
I plan on going, I hope other hunt-wa members can also !
Post by: jasnt on September 08, 2017, 09:01:33 PM
Post by: jasnt on September 09, 2017, 08:23:24 AM
Post by: carpsniperg2 on September 09, 2017, 10:36:20 AM
Post by: jasnt on September 18, 2017, 08:02:19 AM
Post by: Machias on September 18, 2017, 08:42:34 AM
Post by: jasnt on September 19, 2017, 02:04:27 PM
Post by: Machias on September 25, 2017, 08:52:01 AM
Post by: jasnt on September 26, 2017, 06:40:51 AM
Post by: Machias on September 26, 2017, 09:55:49 AM
Post by: stillhunter on September 28, 2017, 03:46:44 PM
Post by: jasnt on October 01, 2017, 07:26:27 AM
Got my post vice mounted last week
Also got started on my striking anvil. I was going to drift the hardy square but the rain last week kept me under cover so I modified a cold chisel and cut it square. Needs a bit of a touch up but it's coming along nice
Post by: Jolola7 on October 01, 2017, 10:15:51 PM
Post by: jasnt on October 02, 2017, 05:51:39 AM
Post by: jasnt on October 04, 2017, 12:01:51 PM
Post by: Machias on October 04, 2017, 12:05:21 PM
Post by: carpsniperg2 on October 04, 2017, 12:21:28 PM
Post by: denali on October 07, 2017, 03:37:07 PM
high wind warning for the lower Basin so I bugged out early, did not stake down the wheel line yet and I did not want it to roll away :rolleyes:
Post by: jasnt on October 08, 2017, 06:47:22 PM
Also mounted my anvil on a stump after hauling 5 tons of hay. No more forging sitting down at the wrong height
Post by: denali on October 08, 2017, 07:44:53 PM
Post by: carpsniperg2 on October 08, 2017, 08:11:15 PM
Post by: jasnt on October 09, 2017, 05:37:28 AM
Post by: jasnt on October 12, 2017, 06:11:30 AM
Post by: tlbradford on October 16, 2017, 09:57:01 AM
Has anyone used one of these portaband tables?:
http://www.swagoffroad.com/SWAG-V40-Portaband-Table_p_63.html (http://www.swagoffroad.com/SWAG-V40-Portaband-Table_p_63.html)
I like the idea of just mounting my portaband to it rather than taking up more space with a dedicated band saw at this time.
Post by: jasnt on October 25, 2017, 06:04:21 AM
Post by: Machias on October 25, 2017, 09:04:45 PM
Post by: denali on December 08, 2017, 07:22:53 PM
Eight layer Damascus billet was made using 1095 and 15N20 steel.
I drilled about 1/3 of the way into billet to give it a rain drop or circular effect. I used a butane torch to give it some color.
She loves turtles, I hope she likes it.
Post by: carpsniperg2 on December 08, 2017, 07:33:36 PM
Post by: Machias on December 08, 2017, 08:23:32 PM
Post by: jasnt on December 09, 2017, 07:07:52 AM
Post by: jasnt on December 09, 2017, 07:11:40 AM
Post by: roscoe on December 09, 2017, 03:44:17 PM
I started with a coil off a 69' chevy nova, cut off a chunk threw it in the forge and started pounding.I did a heat treat in oil, and tempered them in the oven, A trip to home Depot for $5.00 worth of walnut and some epoxy. Three knives for just under $12.00.
Post by: jasnt on December 10, 2017, 11:49:06 AM
Yesterday I made a wider bottom fuller
Post by: jasnt on December 14, 2017, 07:53:21 PM
I finially finished the hot cut I made at class.
Started straighting some coil and decided to make some hot punches and a small fuller punch. Then figured I may as well make some punch tongs. Radiused the edges on the bottom swage and made my first rivet with it. Also made the rivet for the tongs
Post by: denali on December 15, 2017, 10:28:14 AM
here is a bell ornament I made using thin wall pipe, the top pinched down with a fuller and bottom flared on anvil horn.
Post by: Machias on December 15, 2017, 03:25:26 PM
Great job guys!!!
Post by: jasnt on December 18, 2017, 05:04:47 PM
Post by: Boss .300 winmag on December 18, 2017, 08:06:35 PM
Post by: jasnt on December 20, 2017, 09:07:53 AM
Did that tickle your fancy? :chuckle::chuckle:
Post by: jasnt on January 18, 2018, 06:15:54 PM
Post by: Machias on January 19, 2018, 01:29:24 PM
Post by: jasnt on January 19, 2018, 06:00:31 PM
I wish I was moving to Idaho Fred
Post by: denali on January 19, 2018, 06:39:02 PM
Post by: jasnt on January 19, 2018, 06:57:03 PM
Post by: Jpmiller on January 20, 2018, 09:04:53 AM
Post by: denali on January 20, 2018, 09:34:32 AM
Post by: jasnt on January 20, 2018, 11:35:59 AM
Post by: jasnt on January 27, 2018, 07:20:34 AM
Post by: jasnt on January 28, 2018, 08:37:08 AM
Post by: Machias on January 29, 2018, 02:02:09 PM
Post by: jasnt on January 29, 2018, 04:13:33 PM
Post by: Jpmiller on June 20, 2018, 09:02:04 AM
Post by: Luna butte on June 20, 2018, 10:14:56 AM
"WCB" holds lots of competitions all over the place. Several every year in the northwest.
In my opinion the best practice you can get in your forge is by making chain or gate hooks.
I've made plenty of shoes out of rebar or old rasps. I once made a pair of bullriding Spurs out of 000 plates. They were to neat to use so I hung em on the wall of the shop I made em in. They're still hanging up after 15+ years
Post by: denali on December 03, 2018, 01:49:45 PM
its made of 1095, differential quench, hallow grind on back side, flat grind on front, handle is ash/cherry
Post by: jasnt on December 03, 2018, 02:34:49 PM
Post by: Oh Mah on December 03, 2018, 04:10:52 PM
picsI just started reading in this thread,That axe would make for an awesome trappers axe.I would def. purchase 1 if they ever were to be sold. :tup:
Post by: denali on December 03, 2018, 07:33:02 PM
picsI just started reading in this thread,That axe would make for an awesome trappers axe.I would def. purchase 1 if they ever were to be sold. :tup:
Thank you, at this point that is the only one I have made.
Post by: jasnt on February 18, 2019, 11:36:30 AM
Post by: fast60eddie on February 18, 2019, 09:23:40 PM
My first basket twist
Very nice, is that 8 wires swedge together on the ends?
Post by: jasnt on February 19, 2019, 06:31:51 AM
Post by: fast60eddie on February 19, 2019, 11:00:04 AM
Yes 8 wires forge welded to 1/2” round. Used a peace of 1/4” round in the center at the end.
I hope to get something up and running soon. I might try and make some dice to start.
Post by: jasnt on February 19, 2019, 11:16:33 AM
Post by: KFhunter on April 03, 2019, 09:56:49 AM
good deal?
Post by: jasnt on April 03, 2019, 10:05:19 AM
Post by: jasnt on November 27, 2019, 11:44:40 AM
Post by: Angry Perch on December 07, 2019, 03:30:10 PM
Post by: Eric M on December 07, 2019, 03:33:08 PM
Post by: jasnt on December 07, 2019, 05:23:37 PM
What wpuld you suggest buying someone who is just starting to make things for people?
What wpuld you suggest buying someone who is just starting to make things for people?steel. If he has the stuff to forge then material is what he needs. If still learning classes are well worth it
Post by: jasnt on December 07, 2019, 06:13:19 PM
Post by: woodswalker on December 07, 2019, 08:01:29 PM
Made my first feather today
Now that is just COOL!
Post by: Eric M on December 07, 2019, 08:43:08 PM
:tup:What wpuld you suggest buying someone who is just starting to make things for people?What wpuld you suggest buying someone who is just starting to make things for people?steel. If he has the stuff to forge then material is what he needs. If still learning classes are well worth it
Post by: jasnt on December 08, 2019, 04:35:12 AM
thank youMade my first feather today
Now that is just COOL!
Needed a better top tool to make the feathers so I cut some tie rod (4140ish)and made one. It works well but needs sharpened often so I’m remaking it from O1
The h13 punch and drift are awesome!
Post by: Jason on December 08, 2019, 04:41:43 AM
Post by: jasnt on December 08, 2019, 05:04:52 AM
Looks like your staying busy making cool stuff. I use to have a hatchet that a buddy made me similar to what you have there, it was pretty sweet.after I made it I was thinking it’s very hatchet like and with a heat treat it would probably be a great little hatchet. Would need thinned down some. After I finish the O1 tool I’ll repurpose it for a trapping ax
Post by: jasnt on December 19, 2019, 11:45:23 PM
Post by: Tracker0721 on December 30, 2019, 05:17:01 PM
Or should I buy coke online?
Post by: jasnt on December 30, 2019, 09:25:13 PM
Post by: jasnt on January 08, 2020, 08:09:17 AM
Been playing with herb choppers
Post by: Tracker0721 on January 08, 2020, 09:40:33 AM
Post by: Boss .300 winmag on January 08, 2020, 09:43:38 AM
These leaf coat hooks are flying out the door. Had to start an Etsy account to keep up with orders.
Been playing with herb choppers
How much are your coat hooks?
Post by: jasnt on January 08, 2020, 01:51:58 PM
pm sentThese leaf coat hooks are flying out the door. Had to start an Etsy account to keep up with orders.
Been playing with herb choppers
How much are your coat hooks?
Post by: jasnt on January 20, 2020, 08:34:47 PM
Post by: Jason on January 20, 2020, 08:53:36 PM
Post by: jasnt on January 21, 2020, 09:40:36 AM
Post by: jasnt on January 27, 2020, 08:49:55 AM
Post by: jasnt on January 28, 2020, 06:25:19 AM
Post by: Jpmiller on January 28, 2020, 09:14:41 AM
Post by: jasnt on January 28, 2020, 12:57:07 PM
Is it a bottle opener? That's pretty cool looking.yes it’s a bottle opener. Going to do some hoof picks like this too
Post by: LDennis24 on January 28, 2020, 01:32:16 PM
Post by: jasnt on January 28, 2020, 02:17:20 PM
This is cool stuff! I have always wanted to get into this. Maybe when the kids are older and I can get my son involved!i find it pretty rewarding
Post by: LDennis24 on January 28, 2020, 03:36:14 PM
Post by: wadu1 on January 28, 2020, 03:39:16 PM
Post by: jasnt on January 28, 2020, 06:37:48 PM
Tongueforge if you want to browse
Post by: jasnt on February 02, 2020, 08:43:39 PM
Post by: Dan-o on February 02, 2020, 09:21:42 PM
New bottle opener style
Those are just plain cool.
:tup: :tup:
Post by: jasnt on February 02, 2020, 09:30:03 PM
Post by: KFhunter on April 25, 2021, 05:34:57 PM
https://hunting-washington.com/smf/index.php?topic=260315.msg3531413;topicseen#new
Post by: jdb on April 25, 2021, 06:20:35 PM
Post by: rainshadow1 on April 25, 2021, 06:24:07 PM
Not sure branding one’s wife is a good idea but who am I too judge
Hey, as long as SHE'S into it, then....
Post by: jasnt on April 25, 2021, 07:50:20 PM
Post by: Machias on April 27, 2021, 10:33:51 AM
LOVE the bottle openers!!
I'm about four weeks away from having my shop built. Once that happens I am going to start collecting my Blacksmithing tools, anvil and forge. Can't wait to finally get back into it