formariz 11,987 #1 Posted May 26, 2023 I believe there are a few of you that are into blacksmithing. If so I could use your services. I need to duplicate the hand forged pins that hold arches onto yokes. It’s something that cannot be bought and I ran out of spare originals. I need two different types and possibly six pairs of each. I have a drawing for them and could furnish a couple of originals to duplicate. Any help is greatly appreciated. 1 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wallfish 17,012 #2 Posted May 26, 2023 Time for a new hobby Cas? Get a small forge, an anvil, some 3/8 rod and have at it! Pile of coal and a hair dryer? You might be able to pull those off with a torch. The left one would need the "hook" piece to be brazed or welded on since you can't forge weld it or split a long piece without a forge 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
formariz 11,987 #3 Posted May 26, 2023 25 minutes ago, wallfish said: Time for a new hobby Cas? Thought about it but it just will take too much time away from the wood working part of it. I think also that if the little woman sees more toys coming in, I might have mutiny in my hands. 1 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
oliver2-44 9,761 #4 Posted May 26, 2023 10 minutes ago, formariz said: I think also that if the little woman sees more toys coming in, I might have mutiny in my hands. There’s something in the Male gene pool that brings all of us to walk that finely drawn Female line. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
8ntruck 7,016 #5 Posted May 26, 2023 We've got a local tractor show coming up the end of July. The advertisement says there will be a blacksmith there with a demonstration. There is typically a blacksmith demonstration at the Missouri State Fair as well. Take a look at fairs and festivals in your area. Maybe a blacksmith will turn up that you could contact. I'm going to guess that most blacksmiths will consider doing custom jobs. Good luck. 1 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
WHX?? 48,828 #6 Posted May 26, 2023 A few old school blacksmith forums out ther... try them. They are seriously into the hobby. 1 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Lane Ranger 10,968 #7 Posted May 26, 2023 (edited) 16 hours ago, formariz said: I believe there are a few of you that are into blacksmithing. If so I could use your services. I need to duplicate the hand forged pins that hold arches onto yokes. It’s something that cannot be bought and I ran out of spare originals. I need two different types and possibly six pairs of each. I have a drawing for them and could furnish a couple of originals to duplicate. Any help is greatly appreciated. formariz. There are quite a few good blacksmith shops in New Jersey to get your project done. Check into it as they will love the project . https://www.google.com/search?q=new+jersey.blacksmith+shops&ie=UTF-8&oe=UTF-8&hl=en-us&client=safari#trex=m_dg:1,m_r:1,m_t:gwp,rc_q:new%20jersey.blacksmith%20shops,rc_ui:2,ru_gwp:0%2C6,ru_q:new%20jersey.blacksmith%20shops,trex_id:wwEbPd Edited May 26, 2023 by Lane Ranger Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
formariz 11,987 #8 Posted May 26, 2023 9 minutes ago, Lane Ranger said: There are quite a few good blacksmith shops in New Jersey I tried a few. Some are too far, others are too busy and I am waiting for one to call me again. Not having a lot of luck here. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
