⚒ Blacksmithing - wrought iron and steel discussions

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The Cutting Edge, a discussin' of blade design

Since we're starting to drown in spam, I thought I'd start this thread. Man has used sharp things since he came down ou...
34 comments posted 22yrs
posted by nitecrawler7
34 comments posted 22yrs posted by nitecrawler7

Bradley helve hammer parts

Hey all, I just had the good fortune of buying a #200 Bradley hammer. Included in the deal was about 1/2 a ton of NEW r...
1 comments posted 22yrs
posted by metaliks
1 comments posted 22yrs posted by metaliks

looking for someone....

im lookin for someone who would be able to do up a few spear heads for me. if its possible for anyone email me and i sh...
3 comments posted 22yrs
posted by lhamilton
3 comments posted 22yrs posted by lhamilton

how to make a ball swage

I am a lot more of a machinist than a blacksmith. However, I sometimes beat on hot steel. I have borrowed a 25# LG hamm...
16 comments posted 22yrs
posted by grantNOSPAM
16 comments posted 22yrs posted by grantNOSPAM

CDBA Public Demonstration 08-08-04

On August 8th the Capital District Blacksmiths' Association will hold a public demonstration at "Canal Street Park" at...
0 comments posted 22yrs
posted by smithy
0 comments posted 22yrs posted by smithy

punching holes in horseshoes

Hi, I'm helping a friend modify some horseshoes. She has clydes and needs an extra nail hole in a standard shoe. These...
1 comments posted 22yrs
posted by alpinekid
1 comments posted 22yrs posted by alpinekid

Just in case you are a camper or RV'er!

Passport America, Inc. THE ORIGINAL 50% discount camping club! Special Offer! Passport America invented the idea of the...
0 comments posted 22yrs
posted by grady
0 comments posted 22yrs posted by grady

direction of forced air burner

Got a question for anyone with experience and knowledge of building a forge with a forced air burner ....... I have a f...
12 comments posted 22yrs
posted by sycofxREMOVE
12 comments posted 22yrs posted by sycofxREMOVE

Blacksmith's Gazette

For people who haven't had an opportuity to see a copy of Blacksmith's Gazette, we've just placed a sample at our web s...
0 comments posted 22yrs
posted by Fred.Holder
0 comments posted 22yrs posted by Fred.Holder

box hardware

if u got a minute... I make wooden boxes as a hobby and would love black iron hardware (hinges, latches, knobs). Would...
8 comments posted 22yrs
posted by unlucky1
8 comments posted 22yrs posted by unlucky1

knifemaking

you must have real player. check it out http://www.werkportaal.nl/Video/Werken%20aan%20Werk/865.html
2 comments posted 22yrs
posted by secasnospam
2 comments posted 22yrs posted by secasnospam

Price for Anvils

I am looking for an anvil around 55lbs does any one know of a good source without breaking the bank and what is the goin...
1 comments posted 22yrs
posted by aelias
1 comments posted 22yrs posted by aelias

Wrought iron?

Where to get hold of this? (Preferable in sweden, or other "scrap" sources of it :P) I hear its realy nice to swing the...
15 comments posted 22yrs
posted by sys2
15 comments posted 22yrs posted by sys2

why are cheap anvils no good

Hi All, I just stopped by a surplus store here and saw three new anvils. 110lb and 165 lbs priced at about $1/lb These...
47 comments posted 22yrs
posted by alpinekid
47 comments posted 22yrs posted by alpinekid