JPOvermanIronworks
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Aug 24, 2023 2:40 AM
JPOvermanIronworks
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Juggler
Good plan, it won't be very malleable at 100°. I'd suggest getting it up to at least 2500°.
feren
That is most kick-ass work, @OP.
aThingWithTheStufAndTheJunk
APenguinInATuxedo
TotalTaco
Forge a duck!!
JPOvermanIronworks
Huh I wonder who you could be
harribobs
good work
Psibernicus
Yeah, you'll have to heat it up *much* more than 100°. Probably need a dull red glow at least. I dunno, I'm no blacksmith.
JustBoone
That's awesome, I haven't touched my forge or even worked on anything all summer. Combo of to hot and always working.
JPOvermanIronworks
I hurt my shoulder this spring playing disc golf. Took like 5 months to start feeling better.
TheThoughtIThoughtWasntTheThoughtIThoughtIThought
Who?
Zahnradfee
Uhu!
HillOfBeans
Neat!
atomicsockmonkey
That's pretty damn cool.
JPOvermanIronworks
Thanks
Malleus
Damn that's cute. Have fun at the smithy, brother in metal!
RidesOnBuses
FoggyFWalpole
I’m I’m I’m I’m
isetprettygirlsonfire
Noce work!
SOSDD01
Have you seen the guidebook “Iron Menagerie”? It has several step-by-step instructions for making animal heads and whimsical creatures adorning fireplace pokers, etc. Along with “Backyard Blacksmith” they make pretty good reads too
JPOvermanIronworks
Haven't heard of first book, I might have the second. Thanks for the suggestion!
ThisIsMyUsernameThereAreManyLikeIt
I love him
tenbeershimself
I see Bubo
mercbrit
Added blacksmithing to my list of things I want to learn how to do.
kahooki
Understandable. Wouldn't do it in boiling water either. Or.. or... is it the other unit we're talking about? Boy then I hope you're in a warm place. Kelvin is no joke this low.
Slimewire
Looks like the Clash of the Titans owl! Adorable
roxxiecld4360
Very nics
monkeybasketball
Careful atop the stairs.
Thisseemsreasonable
It's a forgery!
VentusSolis
@op is it even possible to do a highland cow for a cooking instrument (like a steak flipper or something). Or are highland cows too harry?
Zahnradfee
Wow, that looks absolutely awesome! I love it! ... I actually think it could look good if the eyeballs are polished to shine.
JPOvermanIronworks
I might try that! I'll post when it's finished
schwaulen
I suppose the straight lines are "stamped" (for lack of a better term), but how did you do the eyes? With a special punch?
JPOvermanIronworks
Two different ball punches and an eye punch
schwaulen
Very nice work. It's a hobby I could see myself getting into, but my neighbours would probably kill me. What kind of investment are we talking for a smallish amateur setup if I may ask?
JPOvermanIronworks
Check out black bear forge and christ centered Ironworks. They both have several videos on how to start up cheap. Looking around 500$ to have a decent start.
JPOvermanIronworks
The nice thing is once you do the initial investment and get an anvil forge hammer and a pair of tongs or 2. You can make the rest of your tools yourself after you learn.
JPOvermanIronworks
If you do some googling around where you live, there may be a blacksmith club or association that can give you some guidance as well without having to spend any money at first or less than a full set up
TastyBrainMeats
Hey, how might one get into blacksmithing as a hobby?
JPOvermanIronworks
Lot's of ways! check out Black Bear Forge and Christ Centered Ironworks. They have tons of videos of how to start up for cheap and lots of beginner instructional videos. They basically taught me most of what I know other than Trial and error.
JPOvermanIronworks
Aside from that, check your local area for blacksmith clubs/associations. My local group in Indy lets you show up for free and hang out with experienced smiths who can teach you often for free or cheap. If knives tickle your fancy many independent bladesmiths will do one on one classes in their shops. Also might find bigger shops doing paid classes for groups. If you have any more questions feel free to DM me.
TastyBrainMeats
Thank you!! I'll look around! I know there's at least one professional smith in my area, been too shy to go in and ask.
JPOvermanIronworks
Don't be! It's overall a very friendly community so far that I have seen. If you are on Facebook there are a ton of blacksmithing groups, join a couple and make a post asking for smiths in your area to find more