Started by gatewood in Blacksmithing in General: I've seen many videos of people using borax, to protect forge welding processes from the air. Since such technique has been around since ancient...
Started by BobR in Anvils - Swage Blocks: Good day. I ran across an anvil for sale but this Peter Wright Anvil looks like it has the back chopped off and a rectangular hold cut in the...
Started by Johnboyy in Blacksmithing in General: I'm sure this has been approached a thousand times but here goes 1001! I took a one-day taster Blacksmithing course last year and the shop that...
Started by PavelLeksinCG in Break the Ice. Say Hello: Greetings everyone! With all due respect to the masters and apprentices of noble blacksmithing, let me share some news with you. A game dedicated to...
Started by shreejisteelcorp in Blacksmith Association Links: Hello everyone, I'm from Shree Ji Steel Private Limited, a leading supplier and wholesaler of mild steel products. I'm excited to share insights...
Started by BlueWaterJim in Blacksmithing in General: Hello everyone, this is my first post here. I have been using a brake drum coal forge for about 6 months and have a 3 burner gas forge on the way. I...
Started by Johnboyy in Break the Ice. Say Hello: Hi all, I'm a retired, time served Truck Mechanic who took a Blacksmithing taster day and am now hooked! I recently bought the makings of a small...
Started by Danielthestout in Bladesmithing: Daggers & Knives: Just wondering what fellow bladesmiths use to cool their blades while grinding. I've just been using water, but recently rust has been becoming more...
Started by beef56 in Anvils - Swage Blocks: I am considering a Rigid Peddinghaus 165 lb anvil. I see some comments that the hardy hole isn't square and may not be finished through the entire...
Started by Andrew Cramer in Architectural and Function: Hi, bros! Watch out a video about making a horseshoe, hope you'll like it) P.S: I'm not a pro blacksmith, so maybe I've got some mistakes!
Started by pierpippo in Members Handy Work: advice on construction, implementation, project ideation, manual garden trolley for moving weighed stones Hi, I should build a sturdy manual trolley...
Started by Acein in Blacksmith Tool Restorations: I have been working on restoring a Novelty iron works 50lb power hammer. So far I have completely dismantled it, cleaned up and repainted the...
Started by Acein in Break the Ice. Say Hello: Hello, I am new to the forum and I am not trying to break any rules or upset anybody… I felt I had to start with that cause I just...
Started by axel in Blacksmithing in General: Hello , just like to know how old my anvil really is and were it was made
Started by Hank Rearden in Anvils - Swage Blocks: This is my most recent anvil. It's a Paragon Soderfor 203 lbs. steel anvil made in Sweden. It's in overall good shape.
Started by Anonymous in Anvils - Swage Blocks: I'm just getting into blacksmithing, but I've been in machining and fabrication for 30 some years. Which means I know almost nothing, but you can't...
Started by Hank Rearden in Anvils - Swage Blocks: I've seen simple stumps to cast iron anvil stands and custom made stands with extras. Share what you use to hold your anvil and why you like it or...
Started by jmccustomknives in Bladesmithing: Daggers & Knives: Got an equipment upgrade and revisited the Trash Can Damascus build. This one started as some leftover Damascus along with 3 failed bladed...
Started by jmccustomknives in Bladesmithing: Daggers & Knives: Here's one I finished today. I haven't done a video in a while, but since I haven't done one using cable this size I thought it would be a good...
Started by Danielthestout in Drills - Bending - Presses: Today I made my first two attempts at a through Tang knife handle, and I kept running into an issue when peening end of the Tang. The Tang kept...
Started by Danielthestout in Drills - Bending - Presses: I'm struggling to find the best drill bits to drill the tangs of my blades. Any suggestions?
Started by Metalmelt in Carbon & Mild Steel Alloys: These are some samples of steel I analyzed for friend a few years ago, when I had access to a couple spectrometers. He cut several samples and sent...
Started by Twix99 in Forges: OK so I am in the process of building a furnace from a propane tank. It's not a forge but have found it's very similar in construction to...
Started by Twix99 in Break the Ice. Say Hello: Hey all, new here. I have many many newb ?? I hope that I can get help and contribute something to this forum. I am currently building a...
Started by Rooster2 in Break the Ice. Say Hello: Greetings to all, kind of a newbie here. Short time smithing with a longer story that I'll share at some point. For now, I'd like to just hang out...
Started by Rooster2 in Blacksmithing in General: Replacing a bad regulator and gauge on this forge. Looking for info on flow rate/pressure from the tank which is I believe from a forklift, 33 lbs...
Started by Hank Rearden in What's this made of?: I thought this site might help forum members identify different metals they come across. Keep in mind some metals are dangerous or should be forged...
Started by Roy Pickett in Drills - Bending - Presses: With modifications, can a hydronic press be used to shape hot metal in forging like drawing it out. Ect ?
Started by Suzanne Knorr in Hammers: I have an old blacksmith hammer, and no idea how old it is. There’s no marking on it. Any information is welcome!
Started by Mike Westbrook in Hammers: Been scouting out and collecting "good junk" to one day build a power hammer and I finally have about enough to get started some I beam ,...
Started by Hank Rearden in Hammers: A couple of months ago a man came to a blacksmith group meeting and brought with him a hammer he forged from square bar stock. The peen had a 45...
Started by Hank Rearden in HammersForging hammerCenter for metal artsCMAJohnstown PA: I went to The Center for Metal Arts (CMA) in Johnstown Pennsylvania and took a class on forging a forging hammer. Class by Patrick Quinn and...
Started by Hank Rearden in Wheelrights & Carriage Makers: This is a well produced video of a wheelwright family business that has been handed down for many generations. d
Started by anvil in Wheelrights & Carriage Makers: I've ironed 8 wagon wheels as a blacksmith. 4 were rebuilt/restored and 4 were done with a carpenter/wheelwright. All ended up as chandeliers. All...
Started by Papabear in Blacksmithing for Beginners : I was trying to get everything ready for when i got my forge setup. So I bought some of the coal from tractor supply, and now i find out that it...
Started by RaymondRife in Tempering and Heat Treating: Apologies if there's already a thread on this, a search didn't find anything relevant. I came across a youtube vid the other day from Anthony...
Started by jmccustomknives in Bladesmithing: Daggers & Knives: I had a lady contact me about making an anniversary gift for her husband. She said it was their 11th anniversary which is the "steel"...
Started by Mike3919 in Blacksmithing for Beginners : I have a forge blower from Buffalo Forge, (Handy List 1266). I should say the parts. I've been trying to put it together with no luck. Any...
Started by jmccustomknives in Bladesmithing: Daggers & Knives: Got a wild hair over the weekend to try this. I had some leftover bits of Damascus from a production run that someone had sent me a while back....
Started by Tooln in Break the Ice. Say Hello: Hey everybody I just signed up. A little about myself. I was born and raised on a farm and have been turning wrenches my entire...
Started by Buster in Blacksmithing in General: Hello. I am new to forging and I want to make sure I have everything right before I begin. All I ask is how my flame is and what to do to improve it....
Started by NorrinRadd in NorrinRadd: Ok so I thought I would get my IITH project in gear. First off, always wear your personal protection equipment (PPE), better safe than sorry! So I've...
Started by CAB2919 in Break the Ice. Say Hello: Noob to blacksmithing, but have been welding and fabricating for 26 years. I just built a striking surface anvil out of some 2” thick steel....
Started by NorrinRadd in Members Handy Work: Hey All! Its been a while. I thought you guys might like to check out this project over at Thak Ironworks YouTube Channel. He forged the major chess...
Started by FireSpearForge in Blacksmithing in General: Simple questions... what kind of work do you do, what is the product, what do you use to protect your work, and what is your technique. My Example :...
Started by pierpippo in Members Handy Work: I should make a farmer's tool I don't know what you call it, it is a sharp bar that is used to make holes in the ground that are used to plant the...
Started by Hank Rearden in Thoughts and Ideas: It seems to me that we as a society have lost the idea of value. I see it manifest in many ways through everyday interaction...
Started by Rickardo in Thoughts and Ideas: I am thinking of getting a security camera. I have read that both wired and wireless cameras ...
Started by Metalman in Thoughts and Ideas: http://www.railway-fasteners.com/news/what-railroad-spikes-made-of.html This may help - I sure don't know anything about these metal types - just...
Started by Hank Rearden in Thoughts and Ideas: The is one thing that is often missed when we talk about "Blacksmithing". It's the power of that image. The blacksmith, a hammer the anvil...
Started by Hank Rearden in Thoughts and Ideas: Because I couldn't find a truly open market forum that promoted blacksmiths businesses. There maybe sites that have selective businesses but not...
Started by David Einhorn in Williams Grove Blacksmithing Group: On March 25th, we had a very successful meeting of folks in the blacksmith shop at Williams Grove Historical Steam Engine Association in...
Started by Pfeiffer5212 in Blacksmithing for Beginners : Hello, I am a beginning blacksmith in the area of Phoenixville, PA, and I am looking for a more established blacksmith that would allow me to use...
Started by Hank Rearden in Tempering and Heat Treating: Points on Forge and Tempering Tool Steel 1. Use a good, clean, deep, coke fire for heating tool steel and heat it slowly and evenly....
Started by Hank Rearden in Blacksmithing Folklore : I remember my neighbor talking about poor quality steel from China. He owned the local welding shop in town. This was 25 years ago. Most of his work...
Started by MissOP in Forges: At my house, we have biogas we burn. I was wondering if there was a biogas design to make a biogas forge or Foundry? thank you for your...
Started by Vash68 in Break the Ice. Say Hello: I am completely new to blacksmithing. I have been putting vehicles and aircraft together off and on for the last 20 years or so. I am a helicopter...
Started by Hank Rearden in Tempering and Heat Treating: This is and excellent video taking the tempering out of spring steel. This smith describes achieving critical temperature and how to test...
Started by Matthew Shoemaker in Blacksmithing for Beginners : I put this culmination of my knowledge together about where to find steel besides your towns stock steel shop, hopefully its useful! As a...
Started by lumber Jack in Blacksmithing for Beginners : I’m a beginning blacksmith, and I’m starting to accrue a set of tools I have forged myself. Could I get some pointers on keeping these tools...
Started by Snake Creek Forge in Break the Ice. Say Hello: STRANGE TWISTS AND TURNS IN LIFE Stuart Geisler Editor of The Burholme Stamp Club Newsletter As a ten year old boy, I was full of intellectual...
Started by Hank Rearden in Blacksmith Club Talk: The ABANA organization has established a residence. Below is a link to the local newspaper with details. Johnstown PA.
Started by bjbarr in Metal Supplies : I have recently acquired Johnson Appliance Co Forge Furnace and Crucible Furnace through a local auction. Serial Numbers 122B and F900. They...
Started by NorrinRadd in Architectural and Function: I have to add some doors to my shop so I can work in the evening during the summer without beetles buzzing me. Working on the hinges now. I...
Started by Tooln in Blacksmithing in General: I'm new and still learning and researching. I don't get here as often as I should but do when I can. I'm hoping to get some insight from...
Started by Hobby Collector in Break the Ice. Say Hello: I am just about to build a small forge to supplement my workshop. I have a gas fluxer for brazing and when I need my torch to heat and bend something...
Started by Roy Pickett in Blacksmithing in General: It has been a long time since I done any forging. It was high-school and I'm 52. I was wondering if I had a 3 burner forge for knife making. And was...
Started by Climber in Break the Ice. Say Hello: Hello , new to the hobby and hoping to pick up some knowledge and ideas.I am in the process of accumulating parts to assemble a forge.Thanks for...
Started by Hank Rearden in Wheelrights & Carriage Makers: I'm looking for a good wheelright tire roller that in good working or repairable condition like the image below. Contact me at valtinplitt@gmail.com ...
Started by Hank Rearden in Hammers: Thought these were interesting hammer heads. They way about 2.25 pounds each, with out a handle. I googled to see if I could learn more...
Started by jmccustomknives in Bladesmithing: Daggers & Knives: Well, due to the Coronapocolypse (that's my term, I get 10 cents for overtime someone uses it. lol) Blade in Atlanta got cancelled. I've been...
Started by Rosenfelder in Blacksmithing for Beginners : I am a new armature member. I cleaned out an antique machine shop. They had in the past done a lot of tool making and heat...
Started by pnut in Break the Ice. Say Hello: Just wanted to say hello from dry ridge KY. I'm just starting out and was looking for anyone in the greater Cincinnati/ northern Kentucky area...
Started by NorrinRadd in Shop Safety is for Everyone: Leaving things laying on the ground around the forging area is a bad idea. Not only is it a trip hazard but any combustibles can be ignited by a...
Started by Yves in Looking for Locally : I am looking for mild steel drilled balls Ø3/4", with a smooth hole (not threaded) Ø3/8". I live in Québec and could only find some in...
Started by Alireza jalili in Forges: This component serves as a plate in space structures and is crafted through a single forging process. It is constructed from ST37 steel. My...
Started by Susanne in Break the Ice. Say Hello: Knew I'd get your attention with that! (translates to "Good Morning! I pound Iron, not Sand!") Name's Susanne, I inherited a...
Started by Hank Rearden in Thoughts and Ideas: Genius is a clue. Solve. 11 x 11 = 4 22 x 22 = 16 33 x 33 = ?
Started by pierpippo in Architectural and Function: how to lift iron trusses without cranes or heavy machines. hello sorry for the odd question, I should make an iron roof, for various reasons we would...
Started by pierpippo in Setting up the Blacksmith Shop: help tip construction worktable workbench for welding. hello i would like to build a workshop bench a sturdy and heavy blacksmith table to carry out...
Started by pierpippo in Setting up the Blacksmith Shop: help building desk table for my office study: hi, I would like to create my office study corner, therefore I would like to build a desk table to...
Started by Michael Philo in Blacksmithing in General: What type of steel is best used in the twisting process? Can I use cold rolled carbon steel?
Started by BlueWaterJim in Blacksmithing for Beginners : If you were to mess up your first quench and have to go a second would it be better to thermocycle the blade before the second quench or just go...
Started by shreejisteelcorp in Carbon & Mild Steel Alloys: Carbon steel and mild steel are terms often used interchangeably to refer to a type of steel that is primarily composed of iron and carbon. While...
Started by Feightjosh in Break the Ice. Say Hello: Hey all. First post maybe a silly topic but I need to know. I have a small farm and I keep 9 acres of sod cut and maintained. We sell and regrow...
Started by bigphotog in Anvils - Swage Blocks: I was given a well used/abused small anvil. I already have a Badger that I restored and have been using of the same size.65 lb. This size is perfect...
Started by Retired farmer in Anvils - Swage Blocks: Hi. Currently in a tire hammer build . About to weld anvil onto base. The anvil is a used rail car axle, tag reads EA1N. Cuts , with bandsaw ....
Started by pierpippo in Architectural and Function: 📷 hi I should build a lally coulomns or a jack post to consolidate a concrete beam 5.82 meters long section 34 x 28 cm height under beam 2.7...
Started by Brian McQuade in Blacksmithing in General: Does anyone know of any blacksmith recordkeeping or historical documents that might be held in a location I haven't thought of? My gg grandfather was...
Started by saweichert in Blacksmithing in General: I am looking for a part for a buffalo 660 downdraft forge. The forge is complete except for the blower and the re-circulation tube that goes from the...
Started by Catolinw in Blacksmithing in General: Hello guys, recently a problem occured, where I wasn't able to find replacement parts for my custom made fence. Lately I started searching for...
Started by Joec6109 in Break the Ice. Say Hello: Just started making blades about 2 years ago, they seem to improve with each project, wanting to do some Damascus but I can’t seem to get the...
Started by FireSpearForge in Break the Ice. Say Hello: New smith here. I've got a little more than the basics and have been taking orders in. Really I try to make whatever. If I can move the metal into...
Started by Lois in Blacksmithing in General: Hi, I'm working for a prophouse uploading new stock onto their website and I'm struggling to identify this. I have a feeling it may be a...
Started by pierpippo in Bladesmithing: Daggers & Knives: hello, I premise never built knives, I would like to make a Russian hunting knife for bears called I believe yatagan, but I can't find drawings or...
Started by Dave murray in Break the Ice. Say Hello: Just want to say Hi to everyone. I'm a new member from Stevensville Ontario, Canada. Just across the peace bridge I'm a retired ...
Started by pierpippo in Thoughts and Ideas: Kettlebell,barbell dumbell and home-made gym equipment. hi excuse me if I disturb, I should build and set up a gym with homemade tools for my...
Started by Hank Rearden in Forges: I came across a very compelling article that I think others starting to blacksmithing should read. It's important to have a good first experience in...
Started by jlpservicesinc in Blacksmithing in General: For those that are curious about traditional hardware.
Started by Cody in Break the Ice. Say Hello: I am currently looking into smelting and forging as a new hobby for when I'm not brewing so I could use some direction. I am a recent chemical...
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