Forged key cain hook

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I have so many little projects on my mind that I constantly forget about, but here's one I finally remembered today. Just a little hook to hold my keys in the kitchen, with a home made nail just to match. I wish all my projects were this small and fun. Start to finish it took almost a half an hour. I'm gonna put a finish on it now and post another pic of it completely finished. Attached ImagesI hate being bi-polar it's awsomeMy Heroes Have Always Been Cowboys
Reply:Looks sweet, wm.It's fun doing stuff the old school way. (I remember when it wasn't old school)Did you use a rosebud, or a forge?I've got to go pick up a hundred lbs of coal for a job I've got to get going on. One day I'll build a gas forge.Brian LeonardAppalachian Ironworks L.L.C.434 Long Branch Rd, Marshall, NC 28753828 649 9966828 702 [email protected]
Reply:Nice I love the twisted hammered stuff. To me its relaxing to heat up a hunk of steel and beat it into submission. If you cant fix it with a hammer, it must be an electrical problem."Boy, everyone starts with a full bag of luck and an empty bag of experience. The trick is to fill the bag of experience before the bag of luck is empty."-Grandad circa 1990ish
Reply:Originally Posted by app-ironworksllcLooks sweet, wm.It's fun doing stuff the old school way. (I remember when it wasn't old school)Did you use a rosebud, or a forge?I've got to go pick up a hundred lbs of coal for a job I've got to get going on. One day I'll build a gas forge.
Reply:Originally Posted by weldermikeI used a mini rosebud, bud, thanks! Checkout BlacksmithDepot.com. They got some nice gas forges that almost dont pay to build.
Reply:Originally Posted by app-ironworksllcThat's where I get my coal from. They're only a 1/2 hour drive from my shop.
Reply:All done, only a simple little project to hold my keys, but one off the list without some store bought junk! Attached ImagesI hate being bi-polar it's awsomeMy Heroes Have Always Been Cowboys
Reply:Nice work. Looks cool and American made
Reply:would you make one of these for me? that thing is awesome.
Reply:Very nice..No government ever voluntarily reduces itself in size. Government programs, once launched, never disappear. Actually, a government bureau is the nearest thing to eternal life we'll ever see on this earth! Ronald Reagan
Reply:Cool hook Mike! Gotta love the forge!
Reply:Originally Posted by Mick120Hey Mike,Edited things been rusting in a corner of the shop ever since.Edited
Reply:Really nice!(Retired) Professional firefighter, amateur everything else I try to do...Oh yeah:  Go Big Red!   (You know: one of the 12 members of the Big 10 cuz we left the 10 members of the Big 12...)
Reply:would like to see a youtube video on that one, that is the second of yours that I have seen and look top notch.thanks for posting.
Reply:Originally Posted by Ron Padillawould like to see a youtube video on that one, that is the second of yours that I have seen and look top notch.thanks for posting.
Reply:Originally Posted by Mick120Hey Mike,Seeing your key hook just made me remember something I knocked up about 5 years ago....things been rusting in a corner of the shop ever since.I cheated with the scrolls....plasma cut out of 12mm on the table.Think I may have to clean it up a bit.....
Reply:Originally Posted by Mick120It only looks top heavy because of the camera and shooting angle....I also hear ya about the flat bar taking away from the scrolls.The whole thing is fully welded.....I made it as a show piece but, general fab work took over and it's sat quietly ever since...
Reply:What did you use for the candle dish, I've been looking for some for candle holders I want to make out of baskets and other twisted rod as well, Just have not been able to find a source.Thanks
Reply:I made it Ron, when i'm on a roll with something, I have to make everything.I hate being bi-polar it's awsomeMy Heroes Have Always Been Cowboys
Reply:thanks, I was thinking about using the plazma but my hand isnt that steady any more.  I was also thinking about using a hole saw as well,and the pilot hole is where I would weld the little spike for the candle.ron
Reply:Ron I used the same method as Mick and pressed the center, then just flatten or ridge the edges on the anvil.  I hate being bi-polar it's awsomeMy Heroes Have Always Been Cowboys