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Offline Handforged

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What would you guys like to see in a build along?
« on: March 29, 2020, 10:40:41 am »
I make quite a few tools. I have the ability to make anything from steel. Is there anything that you guys would like to see in photos in a build along? I always try to make time for myself between custom orders and the forge is hot nearly every day so give me some ideas of what you'd like to see and I will try to accommodate it for you guys that have some tools. Or maybe a "every man has these tools" build, I can do that as well. I started out like everyone else with VERY simple tools and was still able to build good quality tools and knives. It's not about what you have, it's what you do with it.

What I would like is if we do this for a few of you to follow along and build along with me! Post some pictures as you're working. We can do a knife of any style, any tool imaginable but remember, this needs to be something accomplishable without advanced tools. So what say you?
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Re: What would you guys like to see in a build along?
« Reply #1 on: March 29, 2020, 12:50:33 pm »
Maybe start us out with the "clamshell" blade or a single bevel hatchet! 
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Re: What would you guys like to see in a build along?
« Reply #2 on: March 29, 2020, 05:10:03 pm »
a hatchet might be a little too much for most without a forge to jump on but I'm game. I'm hoping some folks will chime in here with some ideas.
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Re: What would you guys like to see in a build along?
« Reply #3 on: March 29, 2020, 09:42:07 pm »
dunno if you can do this but something i was wanting to do with my rinky dink ol forge is something out of rebar. like a rebar broadheads, or those little heart keychain thinks that people recommend you start with.
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Re: What would you guys like to see in a build along?
« Reply #4 on: March 29, 2020, 09:47:24 pm »
San Mai 2lb felling axe
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Re: What would you guys like to see in a build along?
« Reply #5 on: March 29, 2020, 09:49:45 pm »
Quote from: Bryce on March 29, 2020, 09:47:24 pm
San Mai 2lb felling axe
I just made one, although I think mine is closer to 3 pounds.... HA!
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Re: What would you guys like to see in a build along?
« Reply #6 on: March 29, 2020, 09:51:24 pm »
Quote from: Deerhunter21 on March 29, 2020, 09:42:07 pm
dunno if you can do this but something i was wanting to do with my rinky dink ol forge is something out of rebar. like a rebar broadheads, or those little heart keychain thinks that people recommend you start with.

I'd rather do something useful. Rebar broadheads are a no go for me, first off I don't have any rebar...HA! I don't use it.
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Re: What would you guys like to see in a build along?
« Reply #7 on: March 29, 2020, 09:52:42 pm »
simple knife then. just something fun thats easy and useful. i just want an excuse to get my forge out!
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Re: What would you guys like to see in a build along?
« Reply #8 on: March 29, 2020, 09:58:32 pm »
Quote from: Deerhunter21 on March 29, 2020, 09:52:42 pm
simple knife then. just something fun thats easy and useful. i just want an excuse to get my forge out!

What about a trade style knife from round bar stock?  We can do a hidden tang on it so that you guys can use about anything for handle. Someone mentioned to me a 1700's style knife, which would be about right for this style...  You guys can source small diameter coil spring steel I am guessing fairly easily? 3/8- 1/2" diameter is perfect.
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Re: What would you guys like to see in a build along?
« Reply #9 on: March 29, 2020, 10:02:13 pm »
Quote from: Handforged on March 29, 2020, 09:51:24 pm
Quote from: Deerhunter21 on March 29, 2020, 09:42:07 pm
dunno if you can do this but something i was wanting to do with my rinky dink ol forge is something out of rebar. like a rebar broadheads, or those little heart keychain thinks that people recommend you start with.

I'd rather do something useful. Rebar broadheads are a no go for me, first off I don't have any rebar...HA! I don't use it.



Well make another, slightly smaller one and photograph it lol 😂 mine got stolen outta my truck so I need a new one ;D
Moving shops so everything is packed up, even the good old forge and all my trusty bandsaw.
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Re: What would you guys like to see in a build along?
« Reply #10 on: March 29, 2020, 10:17:25 pm »

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Well make another, slightly smaller one and photograph it lol 😂 mine got stolen outta my truck so I need a new one ;D
Moving shops so everything is packed up, even the good old forge and all my trusty bandsaw.
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Re: What would you guys like to see in a build along?
« Reply #11 on: March 29, 2020, 10:23:31 pm »
Quote from: Handforged on March 29, 2020, 10:17:25 pm




Well make another, slightly smaller one and photograph it lol 😂 mine got stolen outta my truck so I need a new one ;D
Moving shops so everything is packed up, even the good old forge and all my trusty bandsaw.
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I got ya.

A proper sized Hog splitter would be cool to see, maybe made out of a canister of ball bearings..... actually damn, that’s like 7lbs of bearing hahaha not sure anyone carries that many. Ummm....... or maybe like some sort of tool. I think knives we’ve all seen and done but if you do make one as a build along/follow along. Make it from something weird like coat hangers and razor blades ya know? Haha Thatd be cool.
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Re: What would you guys like to see in a build along?
« Reply #12 on: March 29, 2020, 10:27:17 pm »
well I was going to try to make something that a few here that have small forges or even no forge could make as we go.  I can go full retard if that's what you guys want to do....HA! I have a 52100/ explosion pattern Damascus jelly roll already started.
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Re: What would you guys like to see in a build along?
« Reply #13 on: March 29, 2020, 10:31:42 pm »
That would be cool, the explosion Damascus would look cool as a fighter of some sorts.
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Re: What would you guys like to see in a build along?
« Reply #14 on: March 29, 2020, 10:35:31 pm »
like this?
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