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Title: Old Washington Hammer-In
Post by: DANA HOLMAN on October 24, 2009, 11:36:00 AM

Here are some pictures of the Old Wshington Hammer-In, J.S. were, Mike Willams and James Cook
Here is Mike starting to forge
 (http://i663.photobucket.com/albums/uu351/danafoursuns/100_0232.jpg)
at the anvil
 (http://i663.photobucket.com/albums/uu351/danafoursuns/100_0234.jpg)
rounding the tip of the blade
 (http://i663.photobucket.com/albums/uu351/danafoursuns/100_0235.jpg)
On the big hammer working on the recosso and tang
 (http://i663.photobucket.com/albums/uu351/danafoursuns/100_0236.jpg)

this is James starting to grind the blade
 (http://i663.photobucket.com/albums/uu351/danafoursuns/100_0239.jpg)
A little more gringing with a push stick
 (http://i663.photobucket.com/albums/uu351/danafoursuns/100_0240.jpg)
And Mr. Lin Rhea
 (http://i663.photobucket.com/albums/uu351/danafoursuns/100_0238.jpg)

Hope you enjoy Because I know I sure did
dana

Title: Re: Old Washington Hammer-In
Post by: Steve Nuckels on October 24, 2009, 09:54:00 PM

Very cool stuff!  A great learning environment! You can benefit so much watching an experienced bladesmith forge, the deliberate and efficient hammer blows, facinating!

While attending an ABS "Intro" Course I stayed in the shop over lunch break one day and watched MS Greg Neely forge with out interupting him with questions, and I learned so much in 25-30 min.

I must go to a Hammer-in!

Great you could attend.

Steve
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IN GOD WE TRUST

Title: Re: Old Washington Hammer-In
Post by: DANA HOLMAN on October 24, 2009, 10:29:00 PM

Steve
It was good to watch and learn, and alot of learning i did. I'm forging my #2 blade today it's going to be a spear point. Ill take some pictures and post later
thanks
dana