Mastodawn

Here is a photo of my second wine stake in use. I ended up giving the first to a friend and haven't gotten an in-use photo. I gave this one to my sister when we were at her place for dinner over the weekend.

The design of this one is a bit better. The angle of the opening makes it easier to get a glass in and out. Also, it doesn't have a decorative leaf, which somewhat gets in the way too. She used this one all afternoon into the evening with what looked like zero effort.

The two people drinking (my partner and my sister) were enjoying a glass of champagne from 2005 in celebration of a significant life event. They tell me it was incredibly good champagne.

#blacksmithing #blacksmith #wine

Hippie 5d ago

In meinem Uni-Projekt gerade ist meine individuelle Aufgabe, ein kurzes Geländerstück zu ersetzen. Ich habe mir als Gestaltungsprinzipien Spannung, Formschluss, Kraft ausgewählt, und setze verschiedene, an die (beschissene) Bestandssituation angepasste Federn ein, die sich nur durch ihre Form und ihre Federkraft halten. Heute habe ich den Entwurf für die dritte Feder erarbeitet und Probestücke gemacht.
#Metallgestaltung #schmieden #blacksmithing #metallkunst #HAWK

Dustin 6d ago

I completed the cooper's driver. I'm happy with how it turned out. I only need to oil the handle and it'll be ready to be used.

I only hardened the working end so the struck end will be less likely to chip or damage the hammer that strikes it. I tempered it pretty far back so that it's tough since it doesn't need to be super hard since it will only be used on mild (softer) steel hoops.

I wasn't sure how much to file the groove on the working end (the peen-like end), so I left it how it is now figuring I could adjust it later.

#blacksmith #blacksmithing #cooper

Dustin 6d ago

I'm going to the smithy with the intent of finishing the cooper's driver this afternoon. With any luck, I'll have a completed driver hung on a handle this evening.

#blacksmith #blacksmithing #cooper

Niels Provos May 30

Listen to the sounds of a modern blacksmith shop. Enjoy the visuals and the sonic atmosphere. It's hard to convey the vibe of a blacksmith shop and here is my attempt.
Watch here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=75I44Ttk_rk
#blacksmithing, #sound, #ambience

Dustin May 28

I started forging a cooper's driver today. I got the eye punched and drifted, the working end forged out, the struck end forged and shaped, and some rough filing on it.

Next time I'm there, I'll do some more filing to get the ears symmetrical, and I'll need to flatten the working end and start filing in a groove because it'll be too difficult when it's hardened. I need to harden and temper it too. I can likely get all that done next time in addition to hanging a handle.

#blacksmith #blacksmithing #cooper #coopering #tools

CBC Nova Scotia May 28

Veterans, first responders 'healing through hammering'
A forge in Timberlea, N.S., is helping veterans and first responders through the art of blacksmithing. The Flogging Forge aims to break down barriers and provide peace of mind with fire and metal. The CBC's Colin North has the story.
https://www.cbc.ca/player/play/9.7213899?cmp=rss

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Truth Collector May 26

@renardboy #blacksmithing is interesting - Haven't seen you comment on that yet - welcome to post on that.

I know still some exist despite the modern way or skipping of labour (which is the art).

Also metals may have got less pure / hard to get, and other factors would love to hear on / have said by other blacksmiths who face change and challenges...

Happy to help with that even in the question / answers which I think people like me enjoy (maybe you have already done so feel free). Thx