#blacksmithlifestyle

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Made a new end table for my wife. The piece of wood with the branch split is a piece of the black walnut I'd let cure.

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Finally got a start on the large commission for curtain rods and hooks after a couple months worth of delays. Took an extra half hour to make a curtain rod lifter for the wife since she's about a foot shorter than me. Decided to put plastic feathers on the arrow I was making instead of real ones just to finish it and try it out. Works quite well on a hollow steel door with a 20lb bow.

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Did a practice run on the curtain rod holders I'd made for our place. Used a section of 3/8 rod to see how it would look and work. Gives me a chance to do some practical thinking for a large commission I just got for the same.

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Made a set of curtain rod holders last Saturday and for our apartment.

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Last Saturday I gave a shot at making a different style of knife I'd never tried making before. Last picture is before the final touches.

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And the results are in from testing the prototype axe. What was learned is that it is effective in splitting wood. Even hardwood thicker than a size 13 boot. But due to the design of the edge, it has a spring to it that takes away from it's chopping ability. Bending the bottom of the blade back to touch the handle should solve that. Will also have to shorten the handle and put a twist in it for better grip.

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The prototype axe I made yesterday was picked up tonight for testing. Can't wait to hear the results!

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Finished up the tree spike attachment points I'd started last time at the shop. Messed one up because I'd rushed through making it last time. Also had just enough time to make a leaf keychain.