Jigoku Forge

First beads on my new . TIG welding the notch on a pair of tool steel C-frame guillotines. We think it's 1045 or something similar, so I used some of my Weld Mold 927 (4140 filler).

This is 3/8" plate, so we cut a V notch in order to bend it. I welded it to make it strong again. I can't wait to see it when it's done.

Making mini Japanese style hammers for . They are made from a pair of roller bearings at .blacksmith 's shop.

First finished project of #2020. Been wanting to try my hand at a traditional for a long time. They are made in pairs. These are wrought iron with W2 welded on one side. Worked one of them a little too cold and it split a little.

I learned a lot this round and made notes on how I could do better. I still need to finish these out. I hope everyone is having a great start to the new year.

@ McKinney, Texas

PSA: I recommend that if you are going to be making hardy tools using a sledge hammer, that you make a safety collar to protect the edges from any errant blows.

I used about a 16" piece of angle iron with cuts at 4" at the bends.

@ McKinney, Texas