Forge a 'S' Hook - 1.6 ABANA National Curriculum

This is about the ugliest S-hook I've ever done. The two different ends are good skill examples but combine to make a really ugly S-hook. If you'd like to see making one that's not ugly take a look at this video: • Blacksmithing 1.3 - Ma...
1.6 - FORGE A ‘S’ HOOK.
1.0.6.1 from 8-inch length of 5/16-inch round bar -
1.0.6.2 1-inch ID eyes.
1.0.6.3 Dress ends of the bar to suit
Filmed at Pioneer Farms in Austin TX:
www.pioneerfarms.org/

[@MorganNunns]

Really good to see good instruction with mistakes left in!

[@WatersIronworks]

Thanks. I always figure that seeing mistakes is frequently more useful than seeing perfect projects.

[@y-notforge8913]

..Good advice pulling the work out of the fire. Been there, done that. i'm liking this series Phillip and learning a lot to improve my technique, Thanks...!

[@WatersIronworks]

Thanks. I've really been impressed with the ABANA curriculum. It's forced me to slow down a bit and double check how I'm doing things and I'm certainly finding some areas to improve.

[@SchysCraftCo.]

Forge on. God bless.

[@WatersIronworks]

Thanks!