This week we have a forge on the way (like theirs), we purchased anvils, hammers, tongs, and grinders. In this post I’ll go through the steps it takes to forge a twisted railroad spike knife. Since then I have talked with Andy about equipment we used and who was the supplier.
Finishing a railroad spike knife how to#
Once I went outside the wife remarked, "did you know you can get another lesson to make a knife out of a horseshoe?' Needless to say I went right back inside and signed up for another lesson scheduled the next day. Hello everyone and welcome to the forge In todays episode, I show how to forge a Railroad spike bowie knife for a beginner. I left there with my knife and the feeling I made a new friend in Andy. Andy, the kind gentleman who gave the lesson was outstanding. She remarked, " you looked like kid in the candy store as you started smiling soon as you picked up the hammer." She was right I was hooked. While I worked on the knife my wife videoed the session.
Finishing a railroad spike knife Pc#
Pc Old rustic Brown finish Railroad Spike Bathroom Accessory set Comes with. This is a classic forging exercise which results in a kn.
I signed up for the lesson to make the railroad spike knife. Railroad spike knife, iron anniversary gift for him, 6 year anniversary gift. In this video, bladesmith Walter Sorrells demonstrates the making of a knife from a railroad spike. The sweet girl behind the counter made my wife and I fell very welcomed. (The elongated edge of the spikes head should be pointing in the same direction as the sharp edge of the finished blade.) Begin hammering and flattening the first one. Grasp the spike with metal-working tongs and place it on the anvil so that the head of the spike is oriented properly. All I could think was WOW here is my chance. 1.Heat the spike in until it takes on a cherry-red glow.
While on vacation we looked at many shops and found Iron Mountain Metal Craft. This one might just be my favorite so fa. I have been watching the Forged in Fire TV show and always thought I would like to try forging a knife. Another railroad spike transformed into something very cool.
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