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History Channel Forged in Fire casting application.

Started by Hank Rearden in Blacksmithing in General: Good luck hammer heads. http://jscasting.com/forged-in-fire/
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Finally asking for help...

Started by EmberHeart in Blacksmithing in General: https://gofund.me/d703ad61
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DIY Portable Tripod Hoist for Lifting in the Countryside

Started by pierpippo in Thoughts and Ideas: DIY Portable Tripod Hoist for Lifting in the Countryside hello I have to recover a heavy object that I deposited in the countryside...
0 0 24 1723299430
help making crowbar, pry bar big bar from recovered steel bar rebar home diy

Started by pierpippo in Hardies, Tong and Chisels: help making crowbar, pry bar big bar from recovered steel bar rebar home diy: hi sorry if I disturb, I recovered at a construction site a steel bar...
9 0 894 1716698672
Your Reliable Mild Steel Product Supplier

Started by shreejisteelcorp in Carbon & Mild Steel Alloys: Hello everyone, I am pleased to join this forum and introduce myself. My name is , and I represent Shree Ji Steel Private Limited, formerly...
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Indentify that scrap metal

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...
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Blacksmith twist handled poker challenge

Started by jlpservicesinc in Blacksmithing in General: Over the last few years, I have been involved in several challenges as well as have seen others like Daniel Moss post up a...
3 1 110 1715344534
Hey Everybody

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...
3 0 104 1715344364
Scrap hammer thoughts and input

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 ,...
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Restoration of a Power Hammer

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...
2 0 54 1714651342
If you want a feel of what a wheelwright can do watch this video.

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
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Absolutely, I'd be happy to help you introduce Shree Ji Steel. Here's a sample introduction:

Started by shreejisteelcorp in Blacksmith Association Links: Allow me to introduce Shree Ji Steel, a prominent name in the realm of steel manufacturing and distribution. Established with a vision to redefine...
2 1 57 1714484091
Using ashes and clay for forge welding

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...
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Odd looking Peter Wright Anvil

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...
3 0 96 1713440420
Anvil Height

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...
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Blacksmith Game

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...
3 1 100 1709054674
Understanding Mild Steel Products: TMT Bars, Angles, and More

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...
1 0 61 1709029700
What do I need to practice for this?

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...
5 0 66 1708688967
Newbie from the UK just saying hello.

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...
3 0 32 1708600611
Coolant

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...
3 0 50 1708432950
Rigid Peddinghaus

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...
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Forging A Horseshoe

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!
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advice on construction, implementation, project ideation, manual garden trolley for moving weighed stones

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...
4 0 136 1707805701
Introduction and early apology.

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...
2 0 57 1707739367
Anvil

Started by axel in Blacksmithing in General: Hello , just like to know how old my anvil really is and were it was made
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What Anvil do you have?

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.
58 0 7,772 1707265866
Aspects of a good anvil stand

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...
4 0 80 1707220366
Show us your anvil stand.

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...
52 1 3,474 1706874026
Trash Can Damascus Revisited.

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...
5 1 80 1706851727
Cable Damascus Bowie from Large Steel Cable with Video

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...
3 0 83 1706610916
Thru tang knife

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...
2 0 46 1706526742
Drill bits

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?
7 1 47 1706186646
Scrap Yard Steel

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...
9 1 211 1706186538
Cab-O-Sil rigidizer question..curing

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...
4 0 310 1705568652
Hello fire devils!!

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...
2 0 51 1705568541
Greetings from Ohio

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...
4 1 41 1703607697
Two Burner

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...
1 1 33 1703379480
Stupid question about hydronic press.

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 ?
3 0 162 1700652834
Need idea of hammer age

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!
11 0 175 1700620467
Making a diagonal peen hammer

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...
9 1 408 1700565645
Made my new forging hammer.

Started by Hank Rearden in Hammers Forging hammer Center for metal arts CMA Johnstown 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...
5 2 116 1700565557
huge wheels!

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...
2 2 146 1700565310
New to the forum

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...
8 0 143 1699747180
Watching the shadow & differential quenching

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...
9 0 435 1699722795
A "Steel" Anniversary Commission

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"...
5 2 224 1699617241
Buffalo Forge, Handy List 1266 blower

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...
3 1 160 1699604735
Trash Can Damascus Bowie

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....
5 2 78 1699528728
Hello from Wisconsin

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...
4 0 90 1699527273
Forge setup

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....
1 0 91 1699527125
Handled Hot Cutter and Punch Set - Made From Ball Peen Hammers - WIP

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...
31 0 712 1699442849
Hello Everyone

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....
3 0 70 1699442775
Thak Ironworks Forged Chess Set Complete and general shop update.

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...
3 3 222 1699442671
Protect your work.

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 :...
1 0 46 1699350788
forge build farmer tool ideas

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...
4 0 142 1698560317
Durable vs Consumable Goods, Ideas for Economic Growth.

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...
4 0 774 1698225776
Wired or Wireless

Started by Rickardo in Thoughts and Ideas: I am thinking of getting a security camera. I have read that both wired and wireless cameras ...
2 0 111 1698225608
Metal of rail road spikes

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...
5 0 140 1698225462
Blacksmiths hammers & anvils used for symbolism in politics & imagery, marketing & propaganda.

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...
3 0 955 1697843180
Why the Forum?

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...
1 0 726 1697709719
Summary I put together from Victor's posts

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...
3 0 102 1697538193
New smith seeking the use of a forge.

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...
5 0 209 1697538057
17 points on tempering tool steel

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....
3 0 944 1697187625
What do you "Steel"?

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...
1 0 708 1697187432
Is it possible to make a biogas forge or Foundry ?

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...
8 0 696 1696851322
Hello all

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...
4 0 77 1696851015
Video on taking the temper out of spring steel.

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...
9 2 1,348 1696584974
Where is the steel?

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...
16 0 340 1696584516
Help me with tool care?

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...
5 1 261 1696582873
strange paths

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...
1 0 1,045 1695814860
ABANA finally has a home.

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.
1 0 109 1695814794
For Sale: Johnson Appliance Co Forge Furnace and Crucible Furnace

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...
2 0 163 1695814735
Shop Doors Build-Hinges

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...
3 0 545 1695640448
Round, square forge body

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...
2 0 265 1695639905
Hello World

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...
5 0 214 1695639800
Question about gas forge

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...
7 0 569 1695371344
BREAK THE ICE

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...
4 0 54 1695290942
Looking for a good wheelright tire roller near central PA

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 ...
2 0 1,571 1695122433
Diamond Joe 1942 Rounding and shaping hammers.

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...
3 0 950 1695122095
The Coronapocolypse Claims it's Latest Victim; Atlanta Blade Show

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...
3 0 81 1695121818
Coal siftings

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...
6 0 44 1694623332
hello from the bluegrass state

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...
14 0 177 1694606136
Don't leave anything laying on the floor around anvil or forge!

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...
3 1 435 1693826195
Drilled mild steel balls

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...
5 1 45 1693481733
Space structure plate

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...
1 0 38 1693481675
Buongiorno!!! Batto il Ferro, non la Sabbia!

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...
5 0 41 1693216847
Solve if you are Genius. 11 x 11 = 4, 22 x 22 = 16, 33 x 33 = ?

Started by Hank Rearden in Thoughts and Ideas: Genius is a clue. Solve. 11 x 11 = 4 22 x 22 = 16 33 x 33 = ?
29 0 2,045 1692783094
how to lift iron trusses without cranes or heavy machines.

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...
1 0 544 1692782935
help tip construction worktable workbench for welding.

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...
7 0 281 1692616455
help building desk table for my office study

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...
4 0 98 1692198361
Twisting steel

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?
3 0 56 1692184040
If you have to quench twice?

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...
9 0 85 1692183893
Carbon & Mild Steel Alloys

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...
2 1 51 1692022652
Lawn mower blades

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...
1 0 88 1684696838
How much should I go on repairs to a old 65 lb anvil

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...
2 0 50 1680244891
UnSure

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 ....
1 0 35 1678964044
Lally Column vs Jack Post:

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...
0 0 252 1672162220
Blacksmithing guilds, Philadelphia/PA mid 1800's

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...
1 0 76 1671201780
Buffalo 660 project

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...
0 1 38 1668962316
Ordering custom made metal parts

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...
0 0 40 1668163734
New guy from North Carolina

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...
2 0 51 1662392918

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