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Shawn's forging shed
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Seriously though thats a very nice looking razor and you should put your mark on that and be very proud of it....
That one has the logo and is long gone actually. I was just reposting the photos for Dave to see because I think the other ones were a victim of the site upgrade some time ago.
Your work is always top notch Shawn!
I'm not sure others understand how hard it is to grind a blade that thin without ruining the temper. It's very difficult and you nailed it. Looks good and I remember that from before I think.
Well..... I actually got the forge lit today for the whopping second time this year I think...... Started out trying the coal forge due to the length of the project and what I wanted to do but finally got ticked off and gave it up for the propane since it was burning me more than the steel.....
IF I ever get my new shop built I am stashing that little rivet forge and building a proper coal forge for stuff like that.
Anyway, I did manage to get one loooonnnggg overdue project done. Well, done pending approval.
@Dave in KY will this work? It's not exactly a tea leaf, but as close as I could forge it. Instead of a fancy twist, I hammered the entire length and left it just a little wonky to give sort of a vine look for the entire thing. If you approve, I will get it out to you this week.
IF I ever get my new shop built I am stashing that little rivet forge and building a proper coal forge for stuff like that.
Anyway, I did manage to get one loooonnnggg overdue project done. Well, done pending approval.
@Dave in KY will this work? It's not exactly a tea leaf, but as close as I could forge it. Instead of a fancy twist, I hammered the entire length and left it just a little wonky to give sort of a vine look for the entire thing. If you approve, I will get it out to you this week.
Graydog
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Shawn I know nothing about Heat and Hammer, but that looks like a lot of work.
Can I ask what it is ?
Steel? Or final product? Steel was just a piece of 1/2 inch hot rolled mild steel. Final product is a fire poker.
It's right at 38 inches end to end.Ahh a fire poker
The one picture perspective makes it look huge.
woodpusher
TSC’s International Man of Meh
Are you sure that's not a "Pregnant Wife Waker" for @dangerousdon ?
If it is, it probably needs to be another 2-3 feet longer.
If it is, it probably needs to be another 2-3 feet longer.
Are you sure that's not a "Pregnant Wife Waker" for @dangerousdon ?
If it is, it probably needs to be another 2-3 feet longer.
Dave in KY
Shave Newbie
Shawn, I know you've been WAAAAAYYYYYYY covered up and much appreciate you pushing to get to this. That works. Wasn't looking for a tea leaf necessarily, just any leaf from the woods. Again thanks my friend !
GearNoir
“The Disney Princess’s Apprentice”
Darn it...missed opportunity...shoulda been poison oak...
Dave in KY
Shave Newbie
Because he's a Smith or because he's a Nut ?
Yeah.Because he's a Smith or because he's a Nut ?
Dave in KY
Shave Newbie
Arrived today Shawn, plenty of time before the camping trip. Thank you so much for the last minute rush to get it done and hope work gives you a break soonYeah.
You will have to let me know how she likes it.Arrived today Shawn, plenty of time before the camping trip. Thank you so much for the last minute rush to get it done and hope work gives you a break soon
@ShaveMD
Got some time in the shop today. Your blade is completely rough ground and ready for heat treat.
I am still wondering where my sheath leather is though.... It has been floating around the east cost for about 26 days now..... Keep getting tracking updates, but nobody can explain to me why it isn't coming here instead of hopping all around me...
Got some time in the shop today. Your blade is completely rough ground and ready for heat treat.
I am still wondering where my sheath leather is though.... It has been floating around the east cost for about 26 days now..... Keep getting tracking updates, but nobody can explain to me why it isn't coming here instead of hopping all around me...