Railroad spikes are a popular item to start with. (For the chemical analysis of railroad spikes see: Railroad Spike Analysis )
Here are some examples of the types of things you can make from a railroad spike.
Fredericks cross forged out of a railroad spike by Albin Drzewianowski:
Garden trowel, handle forged out of a railroad spike by Albin Drzewianowski. View #1:
Garden trowel, handle forged out of a railroad spike by Albin Drzewianowski. View #2:
BBQ fork by Allen Dyer:
Spike tomahawk from a railroad spike by Albin Drzewianowski:
Texas steak turner, aka 1 tine fork, by Albin Drzewianowski:
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