⚒ Blacksmithing - wrought iron and steel discussions

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Anvil repair?

I haven't done much with the forge in a while (only lit a fire once this year, to do some repair work), but a recently...
11 comments posted 21yrs
posted by pauls1
11 comments posted 21yrs posted by pauls1

Bradley compact/ helve

Anyone know of a bradley compact hammer for sale? Also interested in smaller helves.
6 comments posted 21yrs
posted by htriphammer
6 comments posted 21yrs posted by htriphammer

Ping alvinj here's the blade pics for you

Hi Al, here is a few of the blades I've made, the pic was taken with a flash so the shadows are a bit harsh the small p...
8 comments posted 21yrs
posted by OLDbear_peterson
8 comments posted 21yrs posted by OLDbear_peterson

An Interesting Request

Hello All, Here is a letter from a young lady who is planning to be wed in December. She and her husband to be want an...
9 comments posted 21yrs
posted by Fred.Holder
9 comments posted 21yrs posted by Fred.Holder

Blacksmithing Event - Capital District, NY

Hello Everyone! Just a quick note to let anyone interested that CDBA (Capital District Blacksmiths' Assoc) will be host...
0 comments posted 22yrs
posted by blksmith
0 comments posted 22yrs posted by blksmith

followup on scrap tool steel query

Hi. A short while ago, I asked a question on this forum about whether it was worthwhile to rework Harbor Freight punche...
23 comments posted 22yrs
posted by ericchang
23 comments posted 22yrs posted by ericchang

Painted metal

Is there any steps you have to take before you even attempted to heat metal with paint on it?
2 comments posted 22yrs
posted by lhamilton
2 comments posted 22yrs posted by lhamilton

I want to learn how to make knifes.

I want to learn who to make knifes. I wish to learn different process of how to do it. If some one can help me sending F...
46 comments posted 22yrs
posted by charlesbronson
46 comments posted 22yrs posted by charlesbronson

FA Wheel Wright coach building old manual 1934

The Wheelwrights Shop by George Sturt (George Bourne) Hardback vgc Cambridge University Press 1934 Ultra rare old craft...
0 comments posted 22yrs
posted by tymontoo
0 comments posted 22yrs posted by tymontoo

fs blacksmithing tools

120# anvil ...no name on anvil just the wieght markings ... rings well good rebound for small anvil no chiped edges fac...
0 comments posted 22yrs
posted by vulcans-forge
0 comments posted 22yrs posted by vulcans-forge

Anvil & Forge for sale

120# anvil ...no name on anvil just the wieght markings ... rings well good rebound for small anvil no chiped edges fac...
1 comments posted 22yrs
posted by vulcans-forge
1 comments posted 22yrs posted by vulcans-forge

Garage sale Surrey BC

I acknowledge that this is a little far for most of you to travel ,but, there are a few NG members that are active in t...
1 comments posted 22yrs
posted by WaltSprings
1 comments posted 22yrs posted by WaltSprings

Argh! Emergency de-rusting of pattern welded blade

I just finished a scabbard for a very nice pattern welded sword made by Dr. Jim Hrisoulas aka "Atar". It appears that t...
37 comments posted 22yrs
posted by "carlDOTwest"
37 comments posted 22yrs posted by "carlDOTwest"

Brazilian gems at best price. Buy direct from Brazil.

I am selling selected brazilian gems with top grade for those who work with jewelry, metalsmith, collectors or anyone w...
0 comments posted 22yrs
posted by charlesbronson
0 comments posted 22yrs posted by charlesbronson

Tractor Supply Clearance on Farrier's tools

Got three Diamond brand tongs for $4 each at the Tractor Supply in Salisbury, NC. Was told other TS's would be clearance...
3 comments posted 22yrs
posted by michael-nooospppammmmsan
3 comments posted 22yrs posted by michael-nooospppammmmsan