Great look at blacksmithing ! Can you imagine how difficult and time consuming making hammers and other tools were before power tools. You can see why the forges back then had apprentices and several helpers. You can also see why blacksmith created goods were so very expensive then. People with tools were wealthy. The creation of water powered hammers changed a lot of the blacksmithing and helped bring down the prices. Later, mass production methods brought the prices down enough so that the everyday person could afford tools.
@@christheother9088 yes I buy the HC railroad spikes brand new from eBay. I know there’s something of a law around using “used”railroad spikes and how they belong to the railroad or the government or something.
The continuing story of the Railroad Spike,. It's the Ugly Duckling story of a not so beautiful railroad Spike becoming a Strong tool of Creations ... Stay alive Chris
Great look at blacksmithing ! Can you imagine how difficult and time consuming making hammers and other tools were before power tools. You can see why the forges back then had apprentices and several helpers. You can also see why blacksmith created goods were so very expensive then. People with tools were wealthy. The creation of water powered hammers changed a lot of the blacksmithing and helped bring down the prices. Later, mass production methods brought the prices down enough so that the everyday person could afford tools.
This would be excellent for a forging class.
I used one to make a large round face body hammer! Been in use for around 4-5 years. Now I need to learn this. 😁✌️
I have buckets of spikes and have been thinking along the lines of making some body hammers. Nice job, time to fire up the gas forge Thanks
So, "When you're a hammer, everything is a nail." Is a bit more accurate. Nice work.
Nice
I'm really liking that series of videos! Ever thought about making a combination wrench out of a railroad spike? Keep the forge lit 🔥🔥
That would be a fun challenge! I was thinking a pair of pliers next, maybe using two spikes
Do you buy those online?
@@christheother9088 yes I buy the HC railroad spikes brand new from eBay. I know there’s something of a law around using “used”railroad spikes and how they belong to the railroad or the government or something.
Fun
I'd own it.
😊👍
The continuing story of the Railroad Spike,. It's the Ugly Duckling story of a not so beautiful railroad Spike becoming a Strong tool of Creations ... Stay alive Chris
but why?
Because it's fun, doesn't take much to do, brings experience, and overall is a rewarding project. And after all, why not?
Alright, I'm convinced. seasons greetings
@@diggy-d8w Have a nice day!