Ghetto Forging

[stabber]

I need to tweak my blade a bit so Stabber Jr and I lit up our forge last night.:thumbup:

As you can see, She's a bit better than it was....I think

 

[Karl B. Andersen]

You're gonna be giving lessons soon!

 

[Chuck Gedraitis Knives]

Lessons, he's going to have his own ESPN show!

 

[xaman]

Those are awesome pics Ricky! Who needs high dollar equipment, right

 

[Kevin Jones]

See, having a shop ain't that important.

 

[Russ Andrews]

Like my dad said.......
Where there's a will, theres a way...

 

[stabber]

My dad always said, the right tool for the right job!!


It's definitely fun to make things work with what you have though:thumbup:

 

[stabber]

I drew up a few options Easy on paper, i know!!

 

[indian george]

Bubba!!!! We can set you up for cheap $$$ with a gas forge and RR Track anvil.

 

[stabber]

I Hear ya Bubba!!:thumbup: You da man

 

[Jeremy Horton]

Ricky,, thats cool.. maine,,

 

[stabber]

Thanks!:thumbup:

Bubba, got a piece of RR track, Were rollin now


Added a pic of my large fighter roughed out. No handle shape yet. Need better equipment!!

 

[indian george]

Thanks!:thumbup:

Bubba, got a piece of RR track, Were rollin now


Added a pic of my large fighter roughed out. No handle shape yet. Need better equipment!!

YEP!!!!!:thumbup: We need a plate to weld it to.

 

[mike deibert]

I like the term "ghetto forging". Although it's basic, you gotta admit it sure is fun. I noticed in the first couple of pics you have a flannel on and then in the next few pics you don't. Isn't it funny how holding a hammer can make you sweat! Thanks for the pics.

 

[rwiggins]

Old school, Ricky! Way cool!

 

[indian george]

Old school, Ricky! Way cool!

He should do it really old school. He should bang it out with his forehead, sure in hell it is hard enough. HEHEHEHEHE!!!

 

[stabber]

That's my teacher Folks School of hard knocks

Thanks guys!!:thumbup: