Beginner Blacksmith Projects: Forging a Hook - Horseshoe Nail Crafts

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[danielturner]

I have an Amish community all around me so when I start looking it should"t be hard finding nails. Glad I found your channel and thanks for your work.

[henrystforge]

Definitely gonna give that one a try. Thanks Roy.

[terridoesculture]

I just happened upon this channel. I was a millwright for 9 years and am looking to get back into metal work. Great little project.

[FargoFX]

Great, practical tutorial, just the kind of thing I've been looking for. Much thanks!

[terridoesculture]

I make a lot of these hooks.  I have yet to try and sale any, as I enjoy the making part the most.  I haven't made a jig, as I like doing them individually with pliers.  But thank you for the videos you made on the subject.  Have a wonderful day.

[Weelittlefarm]

Are you making these without heat? Just wanted to make sure I was not missing any thing. Thank you for making all your videos, very helpful

[jimshort]

Thx for helping us how to see to make some of the smaller and easier things to begin to stock pile inventory to sell later. I appreciate the info you share. God bless

[curtisdahl]

Awesome thanks I was doing it a little differed, heating before twisting I found some broke while cold twisting.

[ben]

Very cool. Just starting getting into smithing. I'll be looking through your videos. (Subscribed)

[joelegrand]

Good video. I would add a store bought screw that had the head shaped to look like it was forged. Your hook will thank you, who wants a forged hook held in place with a SHEETROCK screw!

[johnjude]

Crafty would be a grandkids project ....thanks

[ajsironworks]

Man this is cool. Thanks. Love metal working I mostly build smokers and fire pits but I’d like to be able to do this kind of stuff. Thanks for showing us. Can you make a video about the jig you use for this

[TufStockdogs]

Roy thank you for sharing this wonder how much can sell these for

[ChristCenteredIronworks]

I gathered up some resources for making these hooks. If you are looking for supplies to make them, check it out:
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[jaysanders]

Ok thank you but I think I have some coming in now

[racman]

Did you paint them at the end or is that forge scale?

[jaysanders]

I have tried about 15 of these hooks and they keep coming out very small. Then if I twist them they are even smaller. What am I doing wrong? What is the length of the nails you are using? My tractor supply does not carry the 5 city diamond nails.

[stephss]

1:45 So, I am a little confused. It appears your cold working this piece, when your twisting it, but the title of this vid, and the heat marks suggest that you heat it before twisting... so, it's hot worked? Great looking project, none the less.

[tylerthrash]

How long are these nails? I'm having trouble with the nail sizes. I want inches but. I order some and got 2 inch and they just seem small

[BethParkerJohnson]

How do I find someone that makes these horseshoe nail hooks?