Log Dogs, Pair Christmas_gift I forge these in a

I forge these in a coal forge with hammer at the anvil

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These hinges are hand forged out of horse shoes heated in a coal forge and hammered on an anvil

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In traditional fashion I forge weld a piece of high carbon steel onto the mild steel body to form the cutting edge

Log Dogs, Pair Christmas_gift I forge these in aThese are a traditional tool used to hold logs in place while hewing the log or working on joints. I forge these from 5 8 square stock, overall length is about 19. 5 inches long and the spikes are about 7 inches long forged 90 degrees to each other, forged square corners, and available with decorative twist in the middle or without. The forged square corners are stronger than just bent corners, and they provide a flat surface to strike with your