Southern Cross Forge

09/20/2026

You know what to do...

07/11/2026

Over a decade ago I got my first "real" coal forge. Before this one, I used a home build (brake drum) forge, then added a gas forge. I had to let this one go, but I've upgraded on my gas forge and have another coal forge I'm working on.

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07/04/2026

Look at them having fun and making stuff!

07/04/2026

That was so nice of them...

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07/04/2026

Good morning! It's a wonderful day to be alive and celebrate the 250th Anniversary of our Nation's founding!

God bless you and yours, and God bless the United States of America!

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06/21/2026

Happy day, happy day. Its a good day to be alive!
If you have a minute, go on over to Daegrad Tools and check out the fantastic medieval reproduction tools and other items.
He too likes to have fun, make stuff!

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recreator of historical tools for your amusement

06/01/2026

Time with family is the best time!

Have fun, have family fun!

05/28/2026

Due to the nature of Carolina soil (i.e. red clay), you encounter only two ground firmness conditions when it comes to tent/pavilion stakes.
1. The stakes slides into the soil using only an index finger and comes out if someone sneezes too hard.
Or
2. The stake requires a 40 lb sledgehammer or a steamroller and will require an assembly of pulleys and a 40 team mule team to remove.

Since it only rains once in the summer, guess which conditions you mostly use the stakes in...
This causes excessive wear on the curved portion of the stakes. Even one of these 5/8" stakes wear out from the heavy strikes when steel hand sledges are used to drive them in.

Here you can see how I repair the stakes so they may continue their original purpose. In the final picture, you can see the mini hammer made from the broken off piece.

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05/26/2026

Some fantastic creations at CBA Spring Conference!
Have fun, make stuff!