The Naked Blacksmith gets twisty for the first time! Heating and bashing is one thing- but twists open up a whole new realm of creativity. This is a simple full turn twist in a square bar- but the bar has been grooved prior to twisting giving an interesting double relief pattern.
Challenge- to set up a fully functioning blacksmith shop for under $500usd
Costs so far-
Oak stump for anvil $5usd
105lb steel faced anvil $249usd
Materials for propane forge $15usd
30psi gas reg and hose $25usd
Chinese made 3lb club hammer $10usd
Hardware store 4lb sledge hammer $20usd
3x random shaped chisels on special price $4.00usd
Heavy duty wire brush $12usd
hair dryer $2usd
TOTAL so far- $343usd