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Blacksmith and Metal Working Forum => Blacksmith and Metalworking Forum => Topic started by: amertrac on December 24, 2011, 07:33:54 PM

Title: small blacksmithing
Post by: amertrac on December 24, 2011, 07:33:54 PM
I got the fairmont hammer from another forums secret santa. goes well with my desk anvil don't you think   bob w.
Title: Re: small blacksmithing
Post by: Papaw on December 24, 2011, 11:00:23 PM
Nice! Where's the miniature forge!
Title: Re: small blacksmithing
Post by: john k on December 24, 2011, 11:04:10 PM
I think I know where there is a ten ounce trip hammer!
Title: Re: small blacksmithing
Post by: amertrac on December 25, 2011, 06:47:25 AM
Quote from: Papaw on December 24, 2011, 11:00:23 PM
Nice! Where's the miniature forge!
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We have a fireplace also a bellows  ( I beleive thats what it's called) just have to convince wife that I won't burn the rug.
We do not have any more horses either. Maybe I could straighten paper clips LOL bob w.
Title: Re: small blacksmithing
Post by: keykeeper on December 25, 2011, 10:00:00 AM
Add a simple nail header, and some 1/4" round stock, and you are well on your way to making hand forged nails......

http://www.appaltree.net/aba/nails.htm for some history on nails.
Title: Re: small blacksmithing
Post by: Stoney on December 25, 2011, 06:22:28 PM
Amertrac, I love Fairmont tools.  I have several Fairmont wrenches but no Fairmont hammers.
Title: Re: small blacksmithing
Post by: lauver on March 08, 2012, 09:06:37 PM
Quote from: Papaw on December 24, 2011, 11:00:23 PM
Nice! Where's the miniature forge!

You mean where's the BIC lighter?
Title: Re: small blacksmithing
Post by: Branson on March 09, 2012, 09:29:21 AM
Quote from: john k on December 24, 2011, 11:04:10 PM
I think I know where there is a ten ounce trip hammer!

Now that would be interesting to see!   And if you can get some Leprechauns working it, even better!
Title: Re: small blacksmithing
Post by: Fins/413 on March 09, 2012, 11:39:57 AM
Very nice, is that about 90# rail