I’m always looking for another idea to experiment with.  After working out the modular bolted die scheme I started looking for a simpl...

I have mentioned several times that I like this simple technique.  It isn’t elegant craftsmanship like drilling and tapping and wouldn’t...

I wrote a little bit about making chasing tools from engine valves on August 2011 http://persimmonforge.blogspot.com/2011/08/engine-va...

I went through a phase where I made some grilles and gate and railing which used peened tenon joinery.  I made several monkey tools to t...

I came across these tools which haven’t been called for in quite a while, but when the opportunity arises they are really handy.  I lear...

A while back I roughly forged blanks for a new pair of pocket pliers to replace the store-bought ones I have carried for years.  These wer...

I make a lot of botanical sculptures mostly of sizes which serve as table displays.  Invariably the heavy base has some undesirable rou...