Something to think about...

"Implements that take their shape directly from their working contact with the substance they are made to deal with often express their purpose in simple and beautiful terms. In the strong hands of a blacksmith, iron is given a vitality that often transcends its use." C. Williams

Friday, June 05, 2009

striker video

Here's a little video I put together.

8 comments:

The Suburban Bushwacker said...

you're back! and in style too
good to hear from you man
SBW

Albert A Rasch said...

Todd,

Real nice with good directions. You're an ace on the camera!

Regards,
Albert
The Rasch Outdoor Chronicles.
The Range Reviews: Tactical.

Todd: said...

Thanks, guys!

Aaron said...

Great video!
I've never thought of making the striker arms round before.
Also I'm really intrigued with the way you overcame your anvil's lack of horn.
My railroad anvil has the same problem.
-Aaron

Todd: said...

Thanks Aaron! One smith called them guerrilla tools. It really helps to have an arc welder. Endless possibilities then. I got mine at a garage sale for 35 bucks.

Hogan Baker said...

Great video! Thanks. Why does you anvil not have a horn?

~Hogan

Todd: said...

Thanks, Hogan. I cut the horn off my anvil to make it more bladesmithing friendly. The anvil is one of those Russian jobs and the horn was pretty much useless anyway. It was short and shaped like a duck's bill. I modified it with an angle grinder and that helped. Finally, I just wacked it off.

João Alexandre Voss de Oliveira said...

Man, you're THE master ... good, good work!