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January 21, 2020
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Bill Kirkley
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The materials used were 1X8.25X3/8" flat bar, 4.5X3/8" round bar, and 1/8" sheet metal. 

Try as I might I wasn't able to forge weld the flukes or cross bar, so I welded them with the mig welder. 

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Holy moly that's some gorgeous work right there!

January 23, 2020
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Thanks!

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I'd hang it from the bow of my boat ANY day!!

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I made an anchor with forged flukes. Attacked is a photo and a link to a video. 

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This is wonderful!! Thanks a ton for sharing!

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Thank you, now i know how to forge a anchor.

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Cool. Made me think about uploading a video my own self on a different subject, thank you.

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