[TheForge] 36" diameter ring

Tue Aug 5 22:04:03 2003

I usually do this on the step of the anvil, I also have a jig for 
fussier stuff.   Use a heavy straight peen hammer, lay the iron in line 
with the horn on the step, and smack the iron where it is unsupported.   
Start with light blows, constantly moving the metal, guaging the curve 
that develops.  If you need more curve in one place, smack it there a 
little harder.  If you over bend it a little, lay it curve up across the 
face of the anvil at the problem spot and smack it.  I do 1" by 1/4" 
this way cold all the time. I also do 1/2" round stack cold  as well.  I 
can't recall doing 1/4"  by 2", so it might require heating, which makes 
it a little more difficult.    I also have a jig for doing this which is 
1" diameter bars welded on a plate about 4 inches apart.  I have also 
use a section of 6" channel upside down on the anvil before.  

Charles

Bob Rackers wrote:

>I need to make a ring 36" in diameter from 2" x 1/4".
>Although I may call a friend to use his tire roller, I am curious about hearing
>of other methods of making it.
>I can't bend it over the horn of the anvil, since the top of the horn is only
>31" above the floor.
>
>I'm sure someone will suggest bending forks, and I'd like to know how you make
>sure you do it evenly and check your progress as you go along.
>
>Last question is the rule of thumb for final length of the stock in order to
>forge-weld the ring together.
>
>Thanks.
>
>Bob
>
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