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"sweating" steel

I was talking to a smith the other day. He said when he uses a high-grade steel ( higher than SK3 or SK(D?)11 ), the sp...
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posted by kdammers
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Where to find metallurgical coal...?

Hello. I can't seem to find this stuff anywhere! I live in Glendale, California. I've called up all the metal shops, we...
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posted by raidiniantz
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Need a demonstrator Atlanta area

Hey ya'll Anyone want to run Ye Olde Smithy at Red Top April 22-23? It's "Springtime at the Homestead" http://gastatepa...
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posted by MMDCL
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Gas gauges question

I am not getting much help from the welding newgroup, so I ask here. Is it safe to use teflon tape or dope when replaci...
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posted by footboarder
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Help with an old post drill

I picked up an old post drill today at an estate sale. The only marking on it is "PD20." I don't think it is a Champion...
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posted by ta_white2
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Old Buffalo forge blower seal help

Does anyone know what what used to pack the final impeller shaft, to keep the oil in the gear housing? Would oakum, lik...
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posted by footboarder
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Korean smithing

Hi! I'm looking for any and all information on Korean smithing (in English, Spanish, Dutch, German, Russian, French, Ita...
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posted by kdammers
0 comments posted 20yrs posted by kdammers

Drinking Vessels of Bygone Days

Neat link - Enjoy! http://www.nicks.com.au/Index.aspx?link_id=76.623 (found through metafilter.com) ~Sevenoaks the smith
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posted by jpolaski
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Wanted: Coal near Keystone WV

I am looking for a new supplier of coal near Keystone, WV. I just found out that the current guy has gone out of busines...
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posted by jkennady
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Quench oil question

Hello everyone, I was just wondering if anyone here has ever experimented with using used "full synthetic" motor oil as...
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posted by bearsbugs
12 comments posted 20yrs posted by bearsbugs

Newbie Looking for a Trainer MI area

Hello! Aspiring blacksmith looking for some practical hands on training and knowledge use of a forge and I am even will...
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posted by nytehunter
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attention anvil buyers

Go to this site and have a good read before buying an anvilhttp://www.beautifuliron.com/gs_anvils.htm You will be glad y...
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posted by toolgypsy
2 comments posted 20yrs posted by toolgypsy

Propane forges in Massachusetts

So, we're trying to open a smithing shop/school in Massachusetts. We're hearing all sorts of stories about regulations...
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posted by nospam
6 comments posted 20yrs posted by nospam