My time in my current shop space is coming quickly to a close. This means that I'll soon lose access to a power hammer. So, I'm doing tapers and tops for tentacle bottle openers until I run out of either time or round stock, whichever comes first. … [Read More...]
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Forging Leaves for Exterior Project
I'm forging a number of leaves to go on an exterior build for author Christopher Golden in Massachusetts. I'm particularly happy with this one. To see how I'm forging these leaves, go to this page. Finished forged leaf (minus surface … [Read More...]
Forging a Leaf (blacksmithing tutorial)
Here's how I'm currently forging leaves. I'm still refining, but I'm pretty happy with the end results. Start with 1/2-inch round stock and forge to shape. I use both a power hammer and hand hammering. Forge in the center vein using a … [Read More...]