⚒ Blacksmithing - wrought iron and steel discussions

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...

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posted by OLDbear_peterson

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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...

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posted by Fred.Holder

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Blacksmithing Event - Capital District, NY

Hello Everyone! Just a quick note to let anyone interested that CDBA (Capital District Blacksmiths' Assoc) will be host...

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posted by blksmith

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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...

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posted by ericchang

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Painted metal

Is there any steps you have to take before you even attempted to heat metal with paint on it?

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posted by lhamilton

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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...

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posted by charlesbronson

46 comments posted 21yrs 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...

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posted by tymontoo

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fs blacksmithing tools

120# anvil ...no name on anvil just the wieght markings ... rings well good rebound for small anvil no chiped edges fac...

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posted by vulcans-forge

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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...

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posted by vulcans-forge

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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...

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posted by WaltSprings

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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...

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posted by "carlDOTwest"

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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...

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posted by charlesbronson

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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...

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posted by michael-nooospppammmmsan

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Is Harbor Freight a good deal?

Hi. I found myself at a forge without my favorite tools. I needed to punch a hole, and ended up having to make a punch...

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posted by ericchang

12 comments posted 21yrs posted by ericchang

Big Blu

Hello! I'm considering buying a power hammer and have looked at the Big Blu. Any comments or suggestions? mark h

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posted by mrhenry

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