Southern Ohio Forge and Anvil (SOFA) Blacksmith Association

H A N S P E O T
New Carlisle, Ohio

B R I A N T H O M P S O N
Fairborn, Ohio

CLAYTON KNOT (CONTINUED)

Larry Wood stepped up to help out. As you can see, both Hans and Larry
are clearly pleased with having accomplished this difficult task. And, now
that the pieces have been assembled, they're ready to be welded.

In the following four frames, Hans slips variously sized rings over the
assembled rods in order to bring the ends together to weld.

Next, he heats the knot red-hot and begins to twist; the direction of the twist
will determine the appearance of the knot - whichever the direction may
be, the result is beautiful.

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