If you're making hooks (especially horseshoe nail hooks), making a HOOK JIG will make your life much easier! This is a jig solution that will save you a lot of time finessing the bend!

If you're interested in making money as a blacksmith, I'll let you in on a few tips and tricks I've learned along the way... these little horseshoe nail hooks are a great place to start. With a handful of blacksmith projects to sell, you'll be on your way to making money, even if you're just starting out selling small things (such as these hooks!)

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Links to my supplies:
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Larger horseshoe nails (up to 16 head): [ Ссылка ]
small scrolling tongs ([ Ссылка ])
Propane Torch ([ Ссылка ] )
3M Safety Glasses [ Ссылка ]
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Sheet Metal Punch:
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The below video outlines the process of forging a simple hook from a horseshoe nail. This process can be used with many different sized horseshoe nails for various sized hooks. Minimal tools and experience required, making this an ideal project for the beginning blacksmith. You can get a free download including material and tool list at www.blacksmithpdfs.com .
My video on making Horseshoe Nail Hooks: [ Ссылка ]

You also might like my video on bending jigs for S hooks at: [ Ссылка ] . Thanks for stopping by. Have a wonderful day!

Business of Blacksmithing Playslist:
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Video where I talk about selling these hooks and other small projects: [ Ссылка ]

Cool Blacksmithing Projects PLAYLIST [ Ссылка ]

Tooling up for Hooks: [ Ссылка ]

Thanks for watching! Stop by my channel at www.youtube.com/c/christcenteredironworks

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