Post by lynxcat on Oct 24, 2007 18:53:46 GMT -5
OK here we go!! One of my favorite make it yourself items!! You're about to learn how to make your own Nail swivels (sterling style) AND your own J hooks!! I WISH I could take credit for this... HOWEVER I must give all the credit to JOEL BLAKESLEE as he had the FIRST pictorial on this several years ago...the first bunch of pictures are mine on the tooling..the last ones are Joel's. MANY THANKS OLD MAN!!
FIRST THE TOOLS:
these are nut drivers..notice the two types..one has a shallow hole..ONE has a deep hole. You NEED the deep one to get clean sharp bends. Shown is a 20p nail.
NEXT we cut off the LARGE end off of the nut driver(this also makes an AWSOME spring removal/replacement tool)
You will need to debure and take the sharp edged off after cutting to allow the nail to fit properly..
MY bender/baseplate maker..NOTICE the rods on top..THESE are what we use!!
NOW come the pictures..compliments of JOEL..
NOTICE how you use the rods to make the bend. IF using the tool I show the head of the nail HAS to be on the INSIDE of the two rods as your bending around them.(dont know HOW Joel bent THIS ONE
THEN using a boltcutter cut the sides off flush as seen. Start by bending the nail as shown..this is the bend/shank of the J hook.
REVERSE the nail..NOW you are going to make the bend in the J hook...make SURE to bend it PAST center..
NOW cut off the nail and PRESTO!!
Assembled and READY to weld!!
I cant remember what size nail etc that Joel used..so I'll tell what I use!
I use 5/16" nuts and 20p nails. I usually make up the swivels in quantity..welding ONE side of the nut and opening up the other to slip on chain,drags etc. I use the J hooks you see on EVERYTHING!! They put ANY J hook you've EVER used to shame BAR NONE... take a pair of fencing pliers and grab a regular J hook..open it.. THEN try the nail hook.. MAJORLY stronger! I use these on virtually all of my traps and have NEVER had a failure.. I usually well all closed as well. Hope this helps some of you out...it SURE DID ME.. thanks again Joel!!
lynx
FIRST THE TOOLS:
these are nut drivers..notice the two types..one has a shallow hole..ONE has a deep hole. You NEED the deep one to get clean sharp bends. Shown is a 20p nail.
NEXT we cut off the LARGE end off of the nut driver(this also makes an AWSOME spring removal/replacement tool)
You will need to debure and take the sharp edged off after cutting to allow the nail to fit properly..
MY bender/baseplate maker..NOTICE the rods on top..THESE are what we use!!
NOW come the pictures..compliments of JOEL..
NOTICE how you use the rods to make the bend. IF using the tool I show the head of the nail HAS to be on the INSIDE of the two rods as your bending around them.(dont know HOW Joel bent THIS ONE
THEN using a boltcutter cut the sides off flush as seen. Start by bending the nail as shown..this is the bend/shank of the J hook.
REVERSE the nail..NOW you are going to make the bend in the J hook...make SURE to bend it PAST center..
NOW cut off the nail and PRESTO!!
Assembled and READY to weld!!
I cant remember what size nail etc that Joel used..so I'll tell what I use!
I use 5/16" nuts and 20p nails. I usually make up the swivels in quantity..welding ONE side of the nut and opening up the other to slip on chain,drags etc. I use the J hooks you see on EVERYTHING!! They put ANY J hook you've EVER used to shame BAR NONE... take a pair of fencing pliers and grab a regular J hook..open it.. THEN try the nail hook.. MAJORLY stronger! I use these on virtually all of my traps and have NEVER had a failure.. I usually well all closed as well. Hope this helps some of you out...it SURE DID ME.. thanks again Joel!!
lynx