[TheForge] instructions - books, newsletters and websites?

[Tod Estes]

Bruce,
The Iforge section of Anvilfire is a excellent resource for projects like
you want.
My criteria for demos was this: Must be able to sell finished product. Max
cost is $5. Must complete in less than 15 min. No welding. No grinding.
What I came up with was: Leaf, Nail, Drive in Harness/coat hook. Horseshoe
letter opener with head of horse, snake, bird or ring on handle.
The Leafs became key fobs, pot top lifters. Made the leaf and nails from
the same stick of steel Leaf first then after you draw and cut the stem
square it up and lengthen the taper to create the nail or the hook. The
leafs and nails were the main sellers followed by the hooks, Lots of
people round here with horses and pole barns, Drive in hooks did well.
> BACKGROUND:
>
> As I'm sure many of you have discovered, when it comes time to demonstrate
> blacksmithing, we often have some difficulty coming up with a good demo
> project.  A good demo, in my opinion, should not take very long, should
> result in an item the audience can relate to or understand, and should not
> involve welding.
> THE QUESTION:
> 1) What OTHER websites (ABANA chapters or otherwise) do you know of that
> have project instructions?
> 2) What books do you know of with such projects?
>
> Thanks.  Your input is appreciated.
>
> Bruce
> NJ
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Tod Estes
Oologah Smithy
Oologah,Oklahoma. (Home of Will Rogers.)
Saltfork Craftsmen ABA, ABANA
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