⚒ Blacksmithing - wrought iron and steel discussions

Blower and firepot

I've got a Champion cast iron blower (#400? I can't recall exactly but I can check) and a Buffalo Forge Firepot (big on...

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posted by hroller

3 comments posted 20yrs posted by hroller

Dressing a slow-stone

I've got this big-ol' foot powered grindstone (~25" x 3") that's mostly round but has a slight low spot on one side. Any...

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posted by nospam

2 comments posted 20yrs posted by nospam

differential quench vs differential temper

Yes I've had and excess of time to think lately, but it spent all morning raining so I should be able to fire up my for...

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posted by son_of_bluegrass

27 comments posted 20yrs posted by son_of_bluegrass

Information about a forge

Hi to all!! I've made the forge with a block of insulating bricks with a hole in the center of 110mm(diam), they are ma...

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posted by biciowebA|N|T|I|S|P|A|M

6 comments posted 20yrs posted by biciowebA|N|T|I|S|P|A|M

Propane cylinders and valves

I'm planning to build a gas forge and have been looking into buying or leasing a couple of forklift-size propane cylind...

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posted by no_spam

11 comments posted 20yrs posted by no_spam

Bedframe angle iron???

Newbie asks about bedframe angle iron. Since it is so differnent from 'normal' steel, would it be a good choice for mak...

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posted by footboarder

6 comments posted 20yrs posted by footboarder

Blacksmith's Tools

I received this message and thought some of you might be interested. "Help! Schiff Architectural Detail is liquidating...

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posted by Fred.Holder

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Anvil wanted

Hello, I'm in the market to buy an anvil - so if any of you have one you would like to sell, I'd be interested, especial...

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posted by raidiniantz

8 comments posted 20yrs posted by raidiniantz

1095, torsion and charpy

Ever since Alvin posted a link to a graph showing tempering temperature and its effects on hardness with curves for tor...

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posted by son_of_bluegrass

3 comments posted 20yrs posted by son_of_bluegrass

Yet Another Homemade Forge Question

The time has come to retire the too small, 35 year old Sears 3/8" thick aluminum gas grill. Too many parts to replace y...

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posted by nospam

2 comments posted 20yrs posted by nospam

anvil ID help needed

I have an anvil and I'm trying to determine the maker. I can make out the weight- 124#. There is also what appears to b...

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posted by johnscigar

9 comments posted 20yrs posted by johnscigar

Barells at Wallmart

Just letting the group know... For those of you who are looking for a barrel for a slack tub, I just saw some used wine...

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posted by jpolaski

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Gloating here

Recent find at a farm auction Pete Wright 150lb anvil excellent shape $104.00 Box of 16 hardies for above $5.00 Tongs 1...

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posted by Asmodean

3 comments posted 20yrs posted by Asmodean

conference East Wiscon. USA

A reminder of the UMBA blacksmith conference Feb 18/19 at Elkhorn, WI featuring Tom Latane' More info at www.umbaonline....

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posted by rog781

0 comments posted 20yrs posted by rog781

Combe Mill

Combe Mill Society Ltd Combe, Long Hanborough Witney, Oxfordshire OX29 7ET Secretary Tel: 01795 886112 Schedule for 200...

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posted by John

3 comments posted 20yrs posted by John