Six more in the works . They sure look rough at the beginning.
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August 01, 2018, 08:12 PM
Tommydogg
Wow, that's pretty cool!
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August 01, 2018, 08:19 PM
Dtech
What an awesome skill / hobby to have! Your setup and forged keys look great! I'm sure you would have a lot of interest if you ever decided to sell them at some point.
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August 03, 2018, 07:02 PM
GrumpyBiker
Thanks Dtech, I know I'm not alone when I say , just being in my shop around my tools puts a smile on my face.
The first batch are moving along. I'm keeping track of the hours spent from the time the steel went into the forge to the end when they're done.
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August 04, 2018, 04:16 PM
GrumpyBiker
Teeth & grooves are cut in.
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August 04, 2018, 04:32 PM
Bytes
Grumpy,
I don't know Jack about what you're doing but it looks fun as hell. You're keys will be a cherished gift of the recipient. Excellent idea my friend!
August 10, 2018, 04:23 PM
GrumpyBiker
quote:
Originally posted by Bytes: Grumpy,
I don't know Jack about what you're doing but it looks fun as hell. You're keys will be a cherished gift of the recipient. Excellent idea my friend!
I've been thinking while doing this initial run that I may make a presentation gift box available. I think it might make for a better gift that way.
They're ready to be blued.
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August 10, 2018, 05:07 PM
Greymann
Very nice work new twist on the old "church key".
August 10, 2018, 10:44 PM
Jeff Yarchin
Awesome, Grumpy.
August 11, 2018, 07:06 AM
trapper189
Nice that they are not the same pattern as well.
August 11, 2018, 07:11 AM
Patrick-SP2022
Been following this and the original DIY blacksmith thread.
Very cool. I am a bit envious and wish I had the time to give this hobby a try.
August 11, 2018, 07:58 AM
GrumpyBiker
Got up early & got them finished. I've been torn about the extent of finishing I should do on these.
I want them to look like keys but at the same time I also want them to be recognized as a hand forged bottle opener. I'm open to criticism as these are the first batch. I plan to keep making them in bunches of 6-8 but they are a bit tedious to make compared to a standard bottle opener especially since I'm trying to do a different pattern of teeth on each one. * well actually I have 10 patterns I'm going to use
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August 11, 2018, 08:17 AM
Woodman
Have they all been suitably tested?
Criticism? They are all wonderful examples of force multiplier levers. Suitable for stamping your mark into them. Maybe comment or opinion? I liked them before they were "finished" when they showed a plain metal / tan look. The cap dimple should be durable to last a lifetime, even for a bartender.
Did you know an early style of opener was called a churchkey?
August 11, 2018, 03:34 PM
GrumpyBiker
[QUOTE]Originally posted by Woodman: Have they all been suitably tested?
Suitable for stamping your mark into them. [quote]
I didn't have a touchmark.... until today. Had to make one.
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August 11, 2018, 06:10 PM
ontmark
Very Very Nice work.
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