Hearth Rake
Skill focus: bending, forging a small rake head
Difficulty: Medium
Time: 2–3 hours
Tools
Forge, anvil, hammer, tongs, vise, punch/drill (optional)
Materials
Mild steel round: 10–12 mm, 900–1100 mm
Mild steel flat: 20 x 6 mm, 120 mm (for rake head)
Steps
Make handle loop (like the poker).
Forge shaft straight and clean.
Prepare rake head: On the flat bar, mark 3–5 teeth.
Cut/forge teeth: Hot cut (if capable) or cut cold later and dress.
Attach: Punch and rivet, or drill and bolt (beginner-friendly), or weld if available.
Bend rake neck: Add a slight dog-leg so teeth sit flat when used.