another rabbit hole I'm starting down...

I posted right after you did. Must have done it too quickly and they hadn't loaded up yet. I see them now.

Those are looking really good. The hook is cleaner than the first one. You are getting better with each project.

Did you treat them with anything? I haven't gotten any beeswax yet, but regular parafin wax works ok. Warm them up just a little bit and let the wax melt on them. Not enough heat to discolor them, but just enough that the wax starts to melt. When they cool, wipe the excess off with a rag/paper towel. Makes them a bit more rust resistant, and adds a little bit of shine to them.
I got blocks of it at a craft store, but an old candle would work the same way. (The blocks are for making candles actually.)

 

Ha, you did get me. I posted and realized that I'd forgotten the pics. then edited them in. you must have been right there. Thanks very much for the info and support.

 

Uh huh! Caught ya!

 

Looking good Mike!

 

Thanks. anxious to get back out there, but it was 13 below yesterday and a test of the torpedo heater in the garage show it is not up to the task. forge is insulated so well it does little to the ambient temp. on hold for a while.

 

Brought home a nice post vice today. Old but appears to be low mileage. Columbian Hardware Co. Cleveland O.

 

You did get it! Looks great Mike! Nice investment.

 

That's some nice work, Mike! especially as you only started this journey a little while ago.
I'm in for the opener group buy!

 

Zander and I forged a couple of pocket skulls today

 

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How cool is that!


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Very cool!!! That makes the whole thing even more fun.

 

An 8 year old boy is in need of pocket skulls. I am the only source he knows.

 

Its nice to be needed!

 

Those pocket skulls are great!

And speaking of great, look what I got guy and girls!!
Mike sent me one of his hand forged bottle openers!



It works great, no slipping or messing, just grips perfect and off comes the bottle top.






A proud addition to my kitchen stuff!
Thanks, Mike!!

 

You are very welcome Warren. Nice pics.

 

Looks like fun Mike.
Thanks for posting the photos.

 

I put together a twisting wrench and tried it out on my first twisted hook. realized that it is probably larger than most people would want but it was fun to make. Lousy cell phone photos sorry.

 

Very nice result Mike! Super symmetrical job.

Lets see a birdcage next!

 

Thanks Jim. baby steps, baby steps.

 

latest hook hot off the forge.