Here are some updated pics from our blacksmithing exploits. We've started making tools for the forge, hooks, and some artistic odds and ends... did I mention hooks? We seem to be making a lot of them since they are pretty quick, require a variety of techniques (tapering, scrolling, curling, and cutting), and are pretty useful.

We've also built a small workshop that has both bench and hand grinders as well as a drill press. These things are key for helping us clean up our finished work.

Our workshop where we go to "finish" our forged goods.

In addition to our new workshop, we've also added a second anvil to our shop.

MC with our new anvil and anvil stand.

While the two of us could both work off the same anvil, it is nice to have the second one so we both have more space. A couple times now we've also had some friends/family out to try their hand at forging and having a second anvil is definitely useful.

Our forge can be accessed from both sides so we take advantage of the dual anvil setup. Thankful MC is shorter so she can hammer away on the short side of our workshop without hitting the roof!

KM finishes off her first hook using the cutting tool.

JM draws out some hot metal.