Proof that chickens truly will lay anywhere but where they are supposed to some days.4yr ⋅ Oakwoodforge ⋅ r/homestead
Thought you guys might like this custom order I finished recently. Complete camp kitchen. Tripod, spit with forks, standalone grill grate that hangs as well on adjustable height y arms3yr ⋅ Oakwoodforge ⋅ r/Bushcraft
Finally finished the hand towel ring the wife had asked me to make a month ago.4yr ⋅ Oakwoodforge ⋅ r/Blacksmith
My new to me Jon Boat after a fresh coat of paint and a few other mods.4yr ⋅ Oakwoodforge ⋅ r/Fishing_Gear
Quick little morning project. Been meaning to replace the junk tent stakes that the factory gives you even with a nice tent. Forged and twisted tent stakes? Why not.4yr ⋅ Oakwoodforge ⋅ r/Blacksmith
I wanted a tripod that converted to a spit, was small enough to fit my pack, and didn't weigh much. Figured I'd end this snowy day by taking my son out to the woods for some pine needle tea to test it out.4yr ⋅ Oakwoodforge ⋅ r/Blacksmith
A few kitchen cabinet pulls I did today. 3/16 back plate, 1/2 round for the pull, hot rivet joinery.3yr ⋅ Oakwoodforge ⋅ r/Blacksmith
I wanted some nice looking tent stakes that wouldn't bend like the cheap ones that come with tents. Set of 8 weighs around 1 1/2 pounds.4yr ⋅ Oakwoodforge ⋅ r/Bushcraft
Which one has factory threads and which one has forged threads? Wood screw threads are actually very easy to make.4yr ⋅ Oakwoodforge ⋅ r/Blacksmith
Finally made a complete matching set of punches, chisels, and fullers. Now all the mismatch stuff can be put to the side. Made from assumed 5160. 3/4 stock.4yr ⋅ Oakwoodforge ⋅ r/Blacksmith
I'd say it's been a pretty productive morning for a Friday. To anyone considering being a blacksmith for work... your gonna do a lot of hooks.4yr ⋅ Oakwoodforge ⋅ r/Blacksmith
I wanted a tripod that converted to a spit, was small enough to fit my pack, and didn't weigh much. Figured I'd end this snowy day by taking my son out to the woods for some pine needle tea to test it out.4yr ⋅ Oakwoodforge ⋅ r/Bushcraft
Had a bit of time that I didnt need to do production in the shop today so I made up a new pair of scrolling tongs to replace an older pair of mine.3yr ⋅ Oakwoodforge ⋅ r/Blacksmith
Dealt with a log for years and got tired of the damn thing getting in the way. Chainsaws down right now, so I used my froe and sawzall to square it up. Forged up new straps to replace the old lawnmower blades I had before as well.4yr ⋅ Oakwoodforge ⋅ r/Blacksmith
Headed over to the steel yard for my resupply order. Was looking through the scrap hoppers and found this massive 100 lb 4 ft long leaf spring. Picked it up and another for 20 bucks.4yr ⋅ Oakwoodforge ⋅ r/Blacksmith
New home built guillotine. Because anything that's worth doing is worth doing right4yr ⋅ Oakwoodforge ⋅ r/Blacksmith
Wife found a spring in the middle of the road and brought it home for me. Looks to be about 3/8 should be able to get a few punches and a scribe from this. Shes a keeper4yr ⋅ Oakwoodforge ⋅ r/Blacksmith
I picked up this columbian 70lb post vise yesterday. I did a full tear down, cleaned everything, hot beeswax finish, and made a new mounting bracket. My question is the piece on the left of the picture? Does it even go with this vise? If so where? The piece is cast. Db3140 is the part number.4yr ⋅ Oakwoodforge ⋅ r/Blacksmith
Quick restoration on my york 150. Stripped most of the paint and did beeswax finish. Needed to replace the front pin so I had it apart anyways. Works like new again and looks a lot better.4yr ⋅ Oakwoodforge ⋅ r/Blacksmith
