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[JEB]

I would like to make some flint strikers but don't have a forge.  Can I buy some 1/4" metal stock and use a MAP gas torch to heat and bend the 1/4" stock.  And if so, then what would I do? 

Maybe someone can do a "how to" for us that don;t have all the correct equipment and any knowledge of this craft.

Thanks mods for this new discussion area.

[bubby]

If you use a hi carbon steel, the stuff that you get at the stores is low carbon and won't harden. If you can get an old USA made file that should work,  have you got a charcoal grill? That and a hair drier will get you plenty hot

[Bryce]

You can go to the scrap yard and find some decent steel for strikers even old railroad spikes work great. Just make sure you harden that steel back up

[bjrogg]

Jeb I've got some RR spikes.
Bjrogg

[bubby]

I have been making some pendant strikers, I might be able to make a few and take pics this weekend

[Trapper Rob]

I use hay rake tines.

[JEB]

Thanks for the replies. I can get all the old spikes I want. problem is they are kind if big. The hay fork tine use sounds good as they are already small. 

I would still need to know what to do maybe someone could start a how to from start to finish.

[osage outlaw]

Would some old round files work?  You could anneal them and harden them after shaping

[Bryce]

Thanks for the replies. I can get all the old spikes I want. problem is they are kind if big. The hay fork tine use sounds good as they are already small. 

I would still need to know what to do maybe someone could start a how to from start to finish.

They make better knives.

But you would have to cut it lengthwise then Aneal, shape, then a hot oil quench to harden it back up. Then brush a file over it and if it glides across without biting in then your good:)

[dylanholderman]

I’d use a old file railroad spikes don’t have much carbon in them maybe something like 1045

[bubby]

Yes Clint old round files will work

[KHalverson]

jon
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[JEB]

Thanks Kevin, Will take you p on the help.