Feb 16, 2010 · I recently purchased 30 blacksmithing ebooks on eBay for $5. A little research and I came up with some details. All of them are works published prior to 1923, so they are in the public …

Jul 13, 2009 · Ray Clontz Tire Hammer Plans by Clay Spencer These plans are for a 50 lb. power hammer that uses the rear axle and hub from a front drive car and emergency spare tire and weighs …

Aug 19, 2024 · As you correctly note forge flues shouldn't get as hot as fireplace chimneys, but for some reason the code does not have an explicit section for solid fuel blacksmith forges, so it is up to the …

Aug 20, 2004 · The Blacksmith forge is a half way between building your own and buying one. You have to coat the wool lining, and use firebricks for the ends, but it is a versatile forge.

Apr 29, 2014 · I have the two burner blacksmith forge by Diamondback Ironworks. It works really good for general bladesmithing. It is a great size, easy to use, and is very portable; Dennis makes a quality …

Nov 8, 2000 · You can also make good blacksmith hammers with it, and when you super-quench tongs made from 1018, the handles will be nice and springy and they'll stay that way as long as you take …

Jan 27, 2012 · Hey guys, I'm looking at building a new general use forge. I've got a vertical forge already and that works great for HT and forge welding, but it's kinda crap for general knife …

Jan 27, 2012 · A treadle hammer is only slightly better than hand hammering for damascus. They are more useful to a blacksmith who makes ornamental work. Take a look at the Cold Iron Press. It takes …

Aug 30, 2017 · I may have put the title wrong which I apologize for, but how does one go about obtaining the title of master blacksmith status? I'm sure there is an apprentice, journeymen, master path like in …

Aug 14, 2001 · RIP Phillip Baldwin August 24th, 2023. Phillip was the founder of Shining Wave Metals and pretty much THE guy in the US for Japanese and other high value alloys, as well as an …