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pyrostick · 24 September 2018, 12:11 PM

Thought I would update everyone on my journey blacksmithing.

I finally got everything together and started small, making bottle openers.

I currently have a 333, and 190 pound anvil. My forge operates off of propane, getting up to forge welding temperatures.

I have made three bottle openers so far, really good fun!

All three bottle openers are made from rebar.

Hope you enjoy all of the pictures!

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Thatguy · 24 September 2018, 12:24 PM

Cool hobby!

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Laszlo · 24 September 2018, 12:59 PM

That the coolest hobby, thing I've seen in years. You got me thinking...

pyrostick · 24 September 2018, 01:25 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Laszlo

That the coolest hobby, thing I've seen in years. You got me thinking...

It is great fun! I have really enjoyed making cool things with cool old sometimes 100 year old tools.

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Laszlo · 24 September 2018, 01:50 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by pyrostick

It is great fun! I have really enjoyed making cool things with cool old sometimes 100 year old tools.

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That's amazing - can't wait to see what you make next!

Very inspiring.

SearChart · 24 September 2018, 02:01 PM

Very cool!

SemperFi · 24 September 2018, 02:07 PM

Neat stuff

SPMN · 24 September 2018, 02:19 PM

That’s a great hobby! What’s next after the bottle openers?

DLRIDES · 24 September 2018, 09:38 PM

Congrats !

Hard earned skill !

Pix · 24 September 2018, 09:40 PM

That Sir...will open a bottle!

77T · 24 September 2018, 09:51 PM

Glad you’re rediscovering an art that passed us by generations ago.

The ring of hammer welding on anvil is music - especially on a cool Sunday morning around 7am...I’m sure the neighbors love it too.

Does the other end lift pop-top cans?

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brandrea · 24 September 2018, 09:57 PM

Old school

bdex75 · 24 September 2018, 10:25 PM

Very cool. Have a friend that does some knife making and really enjoys it. Trying to get him into kitchen knife making. Huge money in good kitchen steel.

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MonBK · 24 September 2018, 10:41 PM

Looks like you're ready to start working on Rolex watches.

fusionstorm · 25 September 2018, 12:03 AM

^^^ Rolexes are sturdy.......but not that sturdy!!!

wantonebad · 25 September 2018, 05:23 AM

Fire, hammers, metal that hobby has it all!!

Burlington · 25 September 2018, 05:33 AM

Awesome that your starting point is Rebar !!

What is the purpose of two different weight anvils - wouldn’t just the heaviest suffice or do you need each for different techniques?

Headshrinker · 25 September 2018, 07:58 AM

Outstanding! I thought this was a great and unusual hobby that can tap into anyone’s talents to create.

pyrostick · 25 September 2018, 08:09 AM

Thanks for all the kind replies! I am absolutely loving it so far. I was really needing a creative outlet that got me out and working. I have found it be incredibly rewarding, seeing something go from nothing to a useful object.

I am very green and have a lifetime to learn, the journey is most of the fun after all!

I will make sure to update the thread as I progress, will be a cool time capsule I think.

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pyrostick · 25 September 2018, 08:13 AM

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Originally Posted by Burlington

Awesome that your starting point is Rebar !!

What is the purpose of two different weight anvils - wouldn’t just the heaviest suffice or do you need each for different techniques?

The different weights are because I got anxious and bought my first one quickly. After having both though, it's nice to use the "lighter" 190lb anvil for smaller stuff. It's easier to move and has more horn to work with, also the narrower face is a great way to judge smaller hook lengths.

Once I get my shed shop built, the big boy will be my primary.

Another thing is the smaller anvil will heat up quicker and not steal as much heat from your work.

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Burlington · 25 September 2018, 02:13 PM

Very cool - hadn’t considered heat transfer away from the object being worked on, but of course makes perfect sense.

Looking forward to seeing some future projects !

GB-man · 25 September 2018, 02:32 PM

Pretty damn cool. I almost want to take it on just to piss off my neighbors

Grace · 25 September 2018, 09:29 PM

Mate that is cool!

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superdog · 25 September 2018, 10:17 PM

this is really very cool.

thanks for sharing.

1911dude · 26 September 2018, 12:15 AM

A Forged in Fire fan ? Time to try a canister damascus opener

R!$ · 26 September 2018, 06:38 AM

Looks fun

pyrostick · 26 September 2018, 11:51 AM

I have actually never watched forged in fire. I got the itch watching a ton of youtubers. I can't wait to make canister damascus!

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A Forged in Fire fan ? Time to try a canister damascus opener

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pyrostick · 26 September 2018, 11:52 AM

Did a little work tonight, thought the forge looked cool tonight. 20180925_194303.jpeg 20180925_194330.jpeg

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hdrazor251 · 26 September 2018, 12:35 PM

Pretty cool. Looking forward to seeing more of your work.

pyrostick · 6 October 2018, 07:11 AM

So I finished up my newest one. I must admit, I don't like it all that much, but that is what practice is for!

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24 September 2018, 12:11 PM	#1
pyrostick "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2017 Location: Colorado Watch: 114060 Posts: 161	Finally started forging things! Thought I would update everyone on my journey blacksmithing. I finally got everything together and started small, making bottle openers. I currently have a 333, and 190 pound anvil. My forge operates off of propane, getting up to forge welding temperatures. I have made three bottle openers so far, really good fun! All three bottle openers are made from rebar. Hope you enjoy all of the pictures! Sent from my SM-G960U using Tapatalk

24 September 2018, 12:59 PM	#3
Laszlo 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: San Francisco, CA Watch: Date & No Date Posts: 10,847	That the coolest hobby, thing I've seen in years. You got me thinking... __________________ "You might as well question why we breathe. If we stop breathing, we'll die. If we stop fighting our enemies, the world will die." Paul Henreid as Victor Laszlo in Casablanca

24 September 2018, 02:07 PM	#7
SemperFi "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2014 Real Name: Angelo Location: Brooklyn, NY Watch: Rolex Submariner Posts: 42,164	Neat stuff __________________ Rolex Submariner Omega Seamaster Aqua Terra Tudor Black Bay 58 Blue Tudor Ranger 79910 Nomos Club Datum 733 Nomos Metro 38 Stowa Flieger Classic 40 * Card carrying member of TRF's Global Association of Retro-Grouch-Curmudgeons *

24 September 2018, 09:38 PM	#9
DLRIDES 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Jan 2017 Real Name: Don Location: NC/WY Watch: Me Posts: 4,596	Congrats ! Hard earned skill ! __________________ ”When citizens learn to vote themselves the treasury, they limit prosperity.”

24 September 2018, 09:51 PM	#11
77T 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Real Name: PaulG Location: Georgia Posts: 40,691	Glad you’re rediscovering an art that passed us by generations ago. The ring of hammer welding on anvil is music - especially on a cool Sunday morning around 7am...I’m sure the neighbors love it too. Does the other end lift pop-top cans? Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Pro __________________ Does anyone really know what time it is?

24 September 2018, 12:24 PM	#2
Thatguy "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2012 Real Name: Wayne Location: California Watch: Rolex, PAM Posts: 3,302	Cool hobby! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

24 September 2018, 02:19 PM	#8
SPMN "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2017 Location: St Paul, MN Watch: Tudor, Omega Posts: 1,218	That’s a great hobby! What’s next after the bottle openers?

24 September 2018, 09:40 PM	#10
Pix "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: midwest Watch: SS Datejust Posts: 1,288	That Sir...will open a bottle!

24 September 2018, 09:57 PM	#12
brandrea 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jul 2013 Real Name: Brian (TBone) Location: canada Watch: es make me smile Posts: 73,576	Old school

24 September 2018, 10:25 PM	#13
bdex75 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2011 Real Name: Brandon Location: Indianapolis Watch: my money vanish Posts: 8,506	Very cool. Have a friend that does some knife making and really enjoys it. Trying to get him into kitchen knife making. Huge money in good kitchen steel. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Pro

24 September 2018, 10:41 PM	#14
MonBK Banned Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Kingstown Posts: 58,281	Looks like you're ready to start working on Rolex watches.

25 September 2018, 12:03 AM	#15
fusionstorm "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: Piedmont, CA Watch: various vintage Posts: 2,272	^^^ Rolexes are sturdy.......but not that sturdy!!! __________________ 1680 MK II 2.2M (my daily); 1655 MK IV 8.1M (my 1st vintage); 16660 x 4 - 8.0M spider & matte 7.4M, 8.0M, 8.0M; 16610LV F MK I/MK I; 116528 Z; 14060 M COSC; Tudor 75090 Gone.....never forgotten: 14000 F, 14060 V COSC, PAM 048, 16623 F, 1680 MK V 3.1M, 16800 matte 8.3M & 1655 MK IV 7.4M

25 September 2018, 05:23 AM	#16
wantonebad 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: USA Watch: 126600, 116500LN Posts: 12,834	Fire, hammers, metal that hobby has it all!! __________________ "I'm kind of a big deal... on a fairly irrelevant social media site that falsely inflates my fragile ego"

25 September 2018, 05:33 AM	#17
Burlington "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2017 Location: Europe Posts: 5,634	Awesome that your starting point is Rebar !! What is the purpose of two different weight anvils - wouldn’t just the heaviest suffice or do you need each for different techniques? __________________ “My tastes are simple; I am easily satisfied with the best.” ― Winston S. Churchill

25 September 2018, 07:58 AM	#18
Headshrinker "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: NJ Watch: Day-Date Posts: 4,056	Outstanding! I thought this was a great and unusual hobby that can tap into anyone’s talents to create.

25 September 2018, 08:09 AM	#19
pyrostick "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2017 Location: Colorado Watch: 114060 Posts: 161	Thanks for all the kind replies! I am absolutely loving it so far. I was really needing a creative outlet that got me out and working. I have found it be incredibly rewarding, seeing something go from nothing to a useful object. I am very green and have a lifetime to learn, the journey is most of the fun after all! I will make sure to update the thread as I progress, will be a cool time capsule I think. Sent from my SM-G960U using Tapatalk

25 September 2018, 02:13 PM	#21
Burlington "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2017 Location: Europe Posts: 5,634	Very cool - hadn’t considered heat transfer away from the object being worked on, but of course makes perfect sense. Looking forward to seeing some future projects ! __________________ “My tastes are simple; I am easily satisfied with the best.” ― Winston S. Churchill

25 September 2018, 02:32 PM	#22
GB-man 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: USA Watch: addiction issues Posts: 36,856	Pretty damn cool. I almost want to take it on just to piss off my neighbors __________________

25 September 2018, 09:29 PM	#23
Grace "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2017 Real Name: David Location: Australia Posts: 185	Mate that is cool! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

25 September 2018, 10:17 PM	#24
superdog 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Oct 2011 Real Name: Seth Location: nj Watch: Omega Posts: 24,681	this is really very cool. thanks for sharing. __________________ If happiness is a state of mind, why look anywhere else for it? IG: gsmotorclub IG: thesawcollection (Both mostly just car stuff)

26 September 2018, 12:15 AM	#25
1911dude Banned Join Date: May 2017 Real Name: Jack Location: Nomad Chapter Watch: Omega PO Posts: 52	A Forged in Fire fan ? Time to try a canister damascus opener

26 September 2018, 06:38 AM	#26
R!$ Banned Join Date: Sep 2014 Location: SoCal Posts: 2,405	Looks fun

26 September 2018, 11:52 AM	#28
pyrostick "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2017 Location: Colorado Watch: 114060 Posts: 161	Did a little work tonight, thought the forge looked cool tonight. 20180925_194303.jpeg 20180925_194330.jpeg Sent from my SM-G960U using Tapatalk

26 September 2018, 12:35 PM	#29
hdrazor251 "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Real Name: Jeff Location: Arizona Watch: is recovered!! Posts: 4,250	Pretty cool. Looking forward to seeing more of your work. __________________ 16753 GMT Master, 16613 Bluesy, 16710 GMT Master II, 16570 Polar Explorer II-Stolen & Recovered!! Card Carrying Member of the Global Assoc. of Retro-Grouch-Curmudgeons

6 October 2018, 07:11 AM	#30
pyrostick "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2017 Location: Colorado Watch: 114060 Posts: 161	So I finished up my newest one. I must admit, I don't like it all that much, but that is what practice is for! Sent from my SM-G960U using Tapatalk

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