hand forged hobnails

[Dean Cunningham metalsmit]

I decided to make some hobnails as prototypes for eventually sending to a US nail manufacturer. I found the process surprisingly easy. It only took about 3 hours to make all the tools I need and make about 15 nails. the last two took me 3 heats and I expect I will be able to make them in 2 heats. The shanks are a bit long but that is correctable. Just thought I'd share some of the initial results.

Dean Cunniningham