More progress on camping gear

Worked some more on the commission piece for camping gear.  Taking a little more time because of me being out of shape for extended smithing and because of the thickness of the pieces.  Since this camp set will be capable of cooking for large numbers, I had to use 3/4" stock for the legs.  The legs are now shaped except for the feet.  For the feet I am reproducing the medieval version with split spikes designed to go into the ground.

Next time I get out to forge, I will try to get some photos to post.

Quick blacksmithing update

Trying to keep things going.

  Did some more work with blacksmithing today.  It was mostly a day to fix a few tools and equipment.  Not very exciting but it needed to get done.  My weekends are pretty free for the next few months so hope to use that to build up momentum to getting back to the clock.

Too long away from forge

Today marked a bit of a milestone.  I finally dragged the forge out at home.  I've been doing demos and such but not at home.  With my job change I unfortunately got out of the habit of doing smithing.  So today I finally fired up the forge at home for the first time in a very long time.

Since I know that I am out of practice, I decided to help me get back in the groove I would focus on making some needed tools.  So I started with a pair of tongs to hold round bar vertically.  I was able in just a little over an hour get the basic shape done and get the handles welded on.  I had to stop due to the sun setting but I don't have that much left to do.

So if I can get myself back into the habit, I'd like to spend the next few weekends geting back into the habit and working on tools.  Then I need to finish up a camp set and a few other minor projects.  I would like to get back to the clock around April when it stays light long enough that I can work after I get home from work.