Week in the life of a Blacksmith - 28/4/11 day 5

Day 5
getting ready for a day at the forge, Iv got my flat cap and lunch : ) what could possibly go wrong! Now im making the baot hook this morning, then I shall wonder round and take loads of picis of the others working on the site! and then off to set up my work for the Willingotn Arts festival! BUSY BUSY! Then hopefuly some more painting if its nice when I get home

the boat hook:

yes a lot of sawing was involved so I know have a huge blister!

eventaly manage to start the forge work! : ) and make the pointed hook part.

Then the curvy bit!

Then I forgot to take photos as I has to flatten the one inch thick square into 3mm flat....... so about 1 1/2 hrs later..

Finnished! so I shall now go deliver it......
and yay! one very happy customer! happy with the quality and the price! job done! this makes me soooooo happy!!!
Now got to go and set up for the Willington arts festival, which includes 2 car loads!! hopefuly I will get around to eating some dinner later! busy busy!!